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Chas Marquez
Associate Principal | Senior Designer | Project Director
RA, A4LE, LEED AP, FAA P107
Most of my work lives in the Pre-Design through Schematic Design phases. I love helping clients shape their vision early on and then staying closely involved throughout the process to make sure we actually deliver on it. At MOA, I get to work across a pretty diverse range of sectors: K-12, Higher Ed, commercial, industrial, healthcare, religious, and Science & Tech. Each one comes with its own goals and mindset, and I genuinely enjoy adapting my approach to fit what each client needs. I also have a passion for bringing visions to life visually — whether that's through rendering software, aerial photography, or AI-assisted graphics.
My Why
Why do I choose to work at MOA? Because MOA chose me — and never stopped believing in me.
I graduated during a tough economic recession and spent years fighting for opportunities, weathering layoffs, and carrying the weight of job insecurity. When I came to MOA, I arrived ready to give everything I had. No task was too big or too small — I just wanted to contribute and help the firm thrive.
What I didn't expect was how quickly MOA would show up for me in return. From day one, my eagerness was recognized and nurtured. They invested in my growth not just as an architect, but as a person — and that support replaced years of uncertainty with stability, purpose, and belonging.
What sets MOA apart is their people and culture. They understand that great design comes from people who feel valued. Now, I'm proud to be in a position to offer that same support to others. That's the kind of place MOA is — and that's why I'm proud to be here.
Favorite MOA Project
The Enzi Applied Learning Center has been a particularly meaningful project for me because of the ownership and value I’ve been able to bring to it from the very beginning. From participating in the interview to secure the project, to working side by side with the owner and end users, the process has been deeply collaborative. Together, we aligned around a shared vision—creating architecture that supports learning, growth, and advancement. The strength of that partnership is reflected in the quality of the architecture we achieved.
Favorite building:
Copenhill
Favorite architect:
Mies van der Rohe
Dream project:
Higher Ed project with a major university
My Myers-Briggs personality type:
INTP
My Enneagram personality type:
1: The Perfectionist
Something I always carry with me:
Airpods
The best sandwich is a:
Bahn Mi
Most adventurous thing you've done?
Dropped into a 12' bowl on a skateboard
Associate Principal | Senior Designer | Project Director
Chas Marquez
RA, A4LE, LEED AP, FAA P107
Most of my work lives in the Pre-Design through Schematic Design phases. I love helping clients shape their vision early on and then staying closely involved throughout the process to make sure we actually deliver on it. At MOA, I get to work across a pretty diverse range of sectors: K-12, Higher Ed, commercial, industrial, healthcare, religious, and Science & Tech. Each one comes with its own goals and mindset, and I genuinely enjoy adapting my approach to fit what each client needs. I also have a passion for bringing visions to life visually — whether that's through rendering software, aerial photography, or AI-assisted graphics.