Ryan Dawson, RA, NCARB

Commercial, Civic & Education Market Principal

Ryan is a seasoned architect renowned for his ability to forge enduring relationships with clients while skillfully representing their interests throughout every phase of the design and planning process. With a career spanning two decades, Ryan has established himself as a trusted advisor and advocate, consistently delivering successful project outcomes that exceed expectations.

His approach centers on collaboration, recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of all the stakeholders involved. From civic leaders and government officials to educators, developers and community members, Ryan excels at fostering consensus, leveraging his exceptional communication skills to bridge gaps and align objectives.

As a thought leader in planning and design, Ryan's insights and innovative strategies have propelled numerous projects to success including award-winning headquarters and offices, mixed-use developments, unique hospitality projects, educational facilities, recreation centers, entertainment venues, and transit and multi-modal facilities. His commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies ensures that his designs are not only aesthetically compelling but also functionally efficient and sustainable.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan is deeply committed to his community, volunteering his time and expertise to make a positive impact wherever he goes. Ryan was a past Board Member of AIA’s Denver Chapter and served in various leadership positions for the Urban Land Institute (ULI). His community involvement has included the Gold Crown Foundation, We Care and Habitat for Humanity. Currently, Ryan is an active member of the local ULI chapter and the City of Edmond’s Central Edmond Urban District Board.

“I listen carefully to understand each client’s unique perspective — centering the design process around you — to collaborate with you to develop a successful project.”

Creating tailored corporate workspaces aligned with the latest interior design trends

“We shape our buildings, and afterwards, our buildings shape us.” — Winston Churchill This quote may be equally applicable to the interior design of buildings as it is the exterior, according to FSB Senior Design Project Manager John Osborne. In the past decade, business owners have witnessed work environments change significantly to become central to […]

COVID-19 and HVAC in Your Building

As the COVID-19 pandemic affects the world, there are many things out of our control. One aspect that is in our control is the operation of the building HVAC systems at the workplace. Recent case studies have shown that the spread of airborne aerosols (sneeze, cough or breathe) can be affected by the HVAC distribution […]

Limited Budgets Don't Lead to Ugly Buildings

Many people assume that the less expensive a building is, the less attractive it will be. This is a common misconception, as an appealing design can definitely be achieved for any type of facility, even when there are tight budget constraints. “Building designs typically consider function first, and this includes issues like durability, maintainability and […]

Emergency relocation — Smart, functional design on a tight timeline

FSB stepped up to help the Oklahoma Department of Tourism expedite its office relocation into the Department of Commerce building when the agency was given five days to vacate its current offices. The FSB team worked with Tourism and Commerce staff to successfully plan and execute the move in just one weekend. The Situation: Relocation […]