Joe Halbach, AIA

President

Joe Halbach started his career in 1970 as a print boy, both working in the offices of Hueppelsheuser Associates, and taking architectural classes at UTA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in architecture in 1976, and became a registered architect in 1983, the same year he started this firm.

He was "on the boards" for the first part of his career and was an integral part of helping the firm make the switch in to the digital age. His first computer was a TRS-80 with 4k of memory.

His experience over the years has been wide and varied, managing the office and the personnel in it, producing drawings, writing specifications, working in the field during construction as construction administrator, and tackling the firm’s financial management.

Joe has worked extensively with the Fort Worth ISD beginning with the 1985 bond program. He has worked with Sundance Square Management Company, Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Country Day School, City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth and Waco Housing Authorities, and Texas Department of Public Safety.

Beginning in 2016 Joe identified 2 key employees who have since become partners in the firm (Jeff VanCuren and Amy Scott Sorley) who, along with Joe's mentorship, are well on their way to guiding the firm forward.