Quorum Architects
Matthew Farrington
Fort Worth-based Quorum Architects has made two personnel announcements, including architect Matthew Farrington taking on the role of project architect with the housing design team.
Farrington has 16 years with the firm, much of it as a generalist — a “jack of all trades” — assisting all of Quorum’s teams with everything from planning and design to contract administration. As a project architect, he’ll now help lead the housing team, established in 2019 when Quorum absorbed the workload of another local architectural firm with an extensive history and roster of housing projects.
“Matthew’s 29 years of experience and ability to manage all phases of a project enables us to expand our reach and pursue larger and more complex programs,” said Principal Scott Wilson in a statement.
The firm also announced that Jaqueline Alvizo’s status has changed to full-time staff member. She began an internship at Quorum in January 2023 while pursuing her bachelor’s in architecture from UT Arlington.
She became a full-time member of the retail design team shortly before completing her master’s from UTA in December.
“Jaqueline brings an energetic optimism that complements our team’s work style. She’s already making an impact, and we’re excited to see her grow,” said Arthur Calcaterra, director Retail Design.
Alvizo represents the shift in the industry’s demographics. Historically a male-dominated field, in 2023 46% of all architecture licensure candidates were women, according to the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
Quorum Architects
Jaqueline Alvizo
Quorum’s employee composition reflects this national shift with 54% of its staff being female. The firm’s retail design team is 75% female.
Alvizo is currently working on multiple tenant finish out projects for a national footwear chain, the firm said. She will soon embark on her path to licensure.
A year after joining the firm in 2008, Farrington earned his professional architecture license — the first staff member to do so while working full-time at Quorum. He has assisted teams with a wide variety of project types including corporate, municipal, retail, governmental, and affordable housing.
One of the projects he’s most proud of was the conversion of a fire-damaged, 1950s church education building adapted to a three-story apartment building for the Central Texas Housing Consortium.
“It’s great to collaborate with a dedicated team and work with our clients toward a common goal,” said Farrington. “The opportunity to improve people’s lives by providing a safe, comfortable home is a worthwhile endeavor.”
Quorum is currently working with more than 40 housing agency clients in Texas and Oklahoma on approximately 32 active new build and renovation projects for apartments, duplexes, and offices buildings. The team is working on opportunities in Arkansas and looking to expand into other nearby states.
Quorum Architects Inc., founded in 1992 in Fort Worth, is registered in 32 states.