Chris Cooper has built a reputation for being reliable and deeply attuned to the needs of others throughout his 24-year career. His warm demeanor and exceptional listening skills create an atmosphere where clients, colleagues, and the community feel empowered to realize their full potential. He leads projects to success by encouraging communication and advocating for the team to win together.
 
Chris’s architectural career spans a wide breadth of industries. This holistic journey has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of how to adapt design strategies to meet diverse project needs. Whether shaping a prototype for a visionary owner or guiding a civic initiative, Chris approaches each challenge with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to design that exhibits the true character of a place and its people.
 
As a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for the City of Princeton, TX, Chris utilizes his valuable insight into regulatory processes to guide projects to better serve the community. He finds beautiful and creative solutions that work for everyone. Through his cooperative spirit and intuitive approach to design, Chris Cooper continues to enrich Mayse & Associates Architects by coaching teams to discover the deeper story behind each project.
 
EDUCATION:
Southern University and A & M College, Bachelor of Architecture (2001)
 
REGISTRATION:
N/A
 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Planning & Zoning Commissioner of the City of Princeton’s Place 7
 
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
200+ Restaurant Projects
Experience in Restaurant Prototype Design
Experience in Municipal Projects
Experience in Historic Projects
Experience in Hotel Projects
Experience in Community Center Projects