quotes

“Repeat business is the confirmation of trust and an acknowledgement of acceptance into the community with whom you work”

“Our duty is to deliver a project, through a collaborative design effort, of which the client can be proud and maintain a sense of ownership for years to come. Ultimately you cannot hear if you do not listen.”

marc gonzales, aia, ncarb

principal | architect | vice President | CFO

Since 2001, Marc has worked for several notable firms within the Albuquerque area completing projects of all types around the State of NM, from large scale high-rise condominium projects to administration buildings, from retail to restaurants, from community centers to schools, sports complex’s, museums, and judicial buildings. Over the last 22 years Marc has run the gambit of projects including everything from Public to Private and Government work. Marc’s contributions to architecture include multiple awards including AIA and NAIOP.

Although born in Albuquerque, Marc grew up in Las Cruces. After 5 years at New Mexico State, Marc returned to Albuquerque and finished his degree in Architecture in 2003 where he was recognized with the UNM School of Architecture Design Award for his graduating class. Marc has never slowed in his development, and through vast work experience, has become a recognized leader in architectural design within the community and is acknowledged for his progressive design approach. Marc joined the buffalo design team in 2016 and has since expanded his skills to include Native design concepts and Native cultural considerations as they apply to architecture. Marc’s collaborative approach of paying “homage” to the past while incorporating the latest technological advancements to very sensitive cultural ideologies and heritage is upmost consequential in his process. This sensitivity has allowed Marc to garner new relationship with Pueblos and Tribal entities all over the State.

education

Bachelor of Arts in Architectural  | University of New Mexico

professional credentials

registered architect

project experience