www.dake-wells.com
BRANDON DAKE, AIA, LEED AP
Brandon is responsible for the business management
of the practice. This talent is key to his championship
success with multiple fantasy sports teams.
Brandon Dake, AIA, has over seventeen years of architecture
and project management experience. He received his Bachelor
of Architecture degree from Kansas State University in 1994.
His studies emphasized design as well as computer generated
modeling and animation.
He has strong business management abilities as well as
leadership in design and project management. Brandon is
responsible for the business management of the practice.
Following graduation, Brandon worked for an award winning
lighting designer at an interior architecture firm in St. Louis. In
1997, he moved to Springfield, Missouri and began working
at the largest architecture and engineering firm in Southwest
Missouri. Brandon's strong technical and management
skills proved effective while working on high rise hotels and
convention centers across the country. After receiving his
license in 1999, Brandon began designing and managing
complex renovation projects for churches and education
clients.
In 2004, his efforts were recognized when he was named one
of Springfield Business Journal's “40 under 40”. Later that
same year his leadership qualities were expanded as he was
selected to participate in Leadership Springfield, Class XX.
Since the founding of Dake Wells Architecture, Brandon has
focused his efforts on inspiring and environmentally friendly
spaces for growing educational clients. His leadership on
the recent project for Exeter Schools has received national
acclaim including a national Honor Award for Interiors from
the American Institute of Architects.
DAKE | WELLS architecture
Brandon has a passion for education and the development of
young people. He participates regularly in mentoring programs
and career days for local schools. He is also actively involved
with children’s programs at his church.
Brandon is licensed in the state of Missouri to practice
architecture, is currently the President of the Springfield
component of the American Institute of Architects, a member
of the Council of Education Facility Planners International, and
is a LEED Accredited Professional.
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Humansville School District Master Plan
Exeter School Multipurpose Space
Joel E. Barber School
Spokane Middle School/High School
Highlandville Elementary School
Stoutland Schools
Reeds Spring Schools
First & Calvary Presbyterian Church +
College of the Ozarks:
Gittinger Music Center +
Springfield Public Schools:
Jeffries Elementary Addition
Parking Lot Renovations
Glendale High School Reroof
“+” indicates projects completed while at another firm