PEOPLE
DARREN LATHAN, AIA, leed ap
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL
After graduating from the NC State University School of Design, Founding Principal, Darren Lathan, began his career in 1997 working for RTKL Associates (now CallisonRTKL) in Dallas, TX, on large urban housing and mixed-use projects. After the experience of working for a large, international firm, Darren worked for sole-practitioner, Robert B. Salsbury, AIA in his hometown of Morganton, NC. The juxtaposition of experiences between these two firms gave Darren a broad perspective on architectural practice.
In the fall of 2000, Darren joined Duda|Paine Architects, a young, talented firm in Durham, NC led by Turan Duda, FAIA, and Jeffrey Paine, FAIA. As the firm grew and expanded its reach, Darren gained experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and creating award-winning projects locally, nationally, and internationally. He managed projects across all phases of design and construction and directed the firm’s work in China. Sensitive to issues of sustainability and resource conservation, he integrated environmentally conscious strategies into all his projects.
His expertise in managing complex building programs and in the execution of large, high-design urban projects includes exceptional schedule and budget performance. Darren’s passion for forging strong relationships translates to effective stakeholder presentations and a team-wide commitment to maintaining the project’s conceptual vision and integrity through construction.
Licensed Architect: NC #13632
NCSSM - Morganton Campus Operations Steering Team
Morganton Historic Preservation Commission, Committee Member
Morganton Cultural Arts Commission, Committee Member
ROBERT B. SALSBURY, ARCHITECT
Robert is a native of Morganton and practiced architecture in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, before returning to Morganton to establish his own practice in 1976. For over 40 years, Robert B. Salsbury, AIA, Architects and Planners, provided personalized architectural services for all types of clients and project types. Robert graduated from North Carolina State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Product Design degree. Robert committed himself to the growth of the community, both personally and professionally, and prioritized those goals throughout his career.
Robert is a collaborator, friend, mentor, and trusted advisor to NVERSE architects.
ROBERT JENNINGS, ARCHITECTURAL STAFF
