Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams, NCARB is a Project Architect for our Dallas office. Born and raised here in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Ryan is passionate about improving the Built Environment through thoughtful architectural design. He believes that architecture can be used to improve the lives of those who engage with it and strives to deliver projects that exceed expectations. Ryan obtained a 5-year professional degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2014 and has been honing his skill and craft ever since.
While not at work, Ryan enjoys spending time at home with his wife and two young children (Emersen & Everett). In his free time Ryan enjoys cooking, playing piano, woodworking and taking on DIY projects around the house.
“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt
During his time at Glenn|Partners, Ryan has been working with Aaron Ewert and Patrick Glenn on Northwest ISD’s new High School 4 along with upgrades at Fort Worth ISD’s McLean Middle School and 6th Grade Center.
To learn even more about Ryan, check out the following fun facts!
Favorite Food
Any type of pasta
Favorite Movie
The Thing (1982)
Favorite Music
Jazz
Most Exotic Place Visited
Monterosso, Italy
Happy Place
On a Beach
Favorite Hobby
Cooking
Favorite Architect
Thom Mayne
Favorite Building
The Pantheon
What Inspires You
Seeing a finished project that exceeds expectations.
Fun Fact
Scuba diving is one of my favorite activities.
First Moment when you realized you wanted to be an Architect
In the 6th Grade while designing levels for computer games.
Favorite Quote or Saying
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” – Mark Twain