David Albers, Associate
David joined SMR in 2012 and became an Associate in 2019. He spent over 10 years creating house plans for custom homebuilders prior to completing his degree in architecture. While at the University of Washington, he became interested in affordable housing and transit-oriented development (TOD) design. He now focuses his practice on affordable and market rate multi-family developments, TODs, new construction, and rehabilitation. David offers a passion for creating buildings that meet client needs while enhancing the lives of residents.
Relevant Projects
- Creekside, Vashon Island
- VOA Affordable Housing, Burlington
- Flourish on Rainier, Seattle
- Everett Riverfront, Everett
- Sunset Gardens, Renton
- Bertha Pitts Campbell Place, Seattle
- The Rise at 19th, Tacoma
- Marlborough Mall Transit-Oriented Development Feasibility Study, Calgary
- The Brandts, Vancouver
- Velocity, Kirkland
- Ravello Apartments, Redmond
- Plaza Roberto Maestas, Seattle
- Chehalis Apartments, Chehalis
- Marion Court Apartments, Bremerton
- Olympian Apartments, Olympia
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Washington
Honors and Awards
- Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Best Supportive/Transitional Housing, Bertha Pitts Campbell Place, 2023
- AIA Washington Civic Design Awards – Honorable Mention, Bertha Pitts Campbell Place, 2022
- AIA/HUD Secretary’s Award for Creating Community Connection, Plaza Roberto Maestas, 2017
- ULI Jack Kemp Award for Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing, Plaza Roberto Maestas, 2019
- Gold Nugget Award of Merit, Plaza Roberto Maestas, 2017
- Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards, Honorable Mention, Plaza Roberto Maestas, 2017
- Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2040 Award Winner, Plaza Roberto Maestas, 2017
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Award for Construction Excellence, Velocity Apartments, 2015
- Puget Sound Regional Council, Vision 2040 Awards, Velocity Apartments, 2015