The practice of architecture is much more than simply creating an attractive box that keeps out the weather; we love a project with a story to tell.  Within the architectural design process … to incorporate the lessons of history into new structures is to teach and share the past with the next generation.  Every project will provide its own unique, vernacular and indigenous story(s) to convey to its audience and occupants.  And those legends, tales or anecdotes can be integrated into the initial architectural concepts - thereby adding deep meaning and core substance both today and for tomorrow.   

Previous architects whom Mr. Ward particularly respects and emulates in innumerable ways include Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), Sir John Soane (1753-1837), Philadelphia’s Frank Furness (1839-1912), the self-taught Founding Father Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), and Mississippi’s English-born William Nichols (1780-1853).  These great men successfully blended historical precedent with creativity and the modern technology of their time to make a lasting heritage for the betterment of society.  

Tracy Ward has been married to Kimberly since 1985. They have four grown children, Natalee, Dakota, Alexa, and Noah.  Interestingly, while each has an artistic DNA (architect parents) talent, none are architects 😊, but who knows where the grandkids will go?  The family worships at the local Baptist church…depending on which office location is applicable at the time.     

Mr. Ward earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1987 at the School of Architecture of Mississippi State University, where he won the school’s most prestigious student competition sponsored by Pella Windows in 1986.  His intense training included time in London, England at the Bartlett School of Architecture in 1985, where he and his wife, Kimberly, co-designed a housing project on the Thames River.  In 1993-94, he co-founded a partnership which thrived for 18 years.   

A sole proprietor since 2011, Mr. Ward approaches each project with not only imaginative focus in his designs, but also an effort to build strong relationships with those involved in the project that includes integrity, hard work and honest effort.  His personal care and attention have achieved the trust and repeat business from clients, investors, builders, developers and consultants for over 30 years.  Mr. Ward maintains active architectural license in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.