Ralph S. Blackman's - Brief Bio
Ralph S. Blackman
Ralph S. Blackman, AIA, RID, LEED AP, BD+C is a Vice President of REES. Mr. Blackman joined REES in 1978. His responsibilities include serving as a Project Director, Project Manager, Project Programmer/Planner, Specifications Coordinator or Quality Assurance Officer on all project types, with emphasis on Broadcast/Mission Critical and Senior Living. He has directed award-winning broadcast projects and mission-critical facilities across the globe.
Mr. Blackman holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Oklahoma. His continuing studies include the pursuit of a degree in Management of Design and Planning Firms from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a degree in Mid-Level Management from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business.
Mr. Blackman is a registered Architect in 25 states, a registered Interior Designer, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is NCARB-certified.
Education
B.S. Architecture
University of Oklahoma
B.S. Environmental Design
University of Oklahoma
Management of Design & Planning Firms
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Mid-Level Management
Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business
Registration
Licensed Architect:
Texas 25 Additional states Interior Design, Texas NCARB
Professional Affiliations
- American Institutes of Architects
Brief Project Experience
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Texas Christian University
The Schieffer School of Journalism
Fort Worth, Texas- 16,000 s.f. renovation and expansion
- Control room
- Media Room
- Broadcast News Lab
- Convergence Lab
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Balkan News Corp. TV New Site
Sofia, Bulgaria- FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN®/Architecture
- 254,000 s.f. Network Facility
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Pecan Village
Ponca City, Oklahoma- 215,000 Continuing Care Retirement Community - Residential Setting
- 24 Executive Homes
- 60 Independent Living Apartments, Independent Living Commons
- 30 Assisted Living Apartments
- 28 Nursing Care Beds
- Retail development
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Broadway Plaza
Fort Worth, Texas- New Facility at existing campus
- Independent Living Village (19 units)
- Independent Living Apartments (90 units)
- Alzheimer’s Apartments (76 units)
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NASCAR Media Group
Charlotte, North Carolina- 95,000 s.f. studio, production facility and news center located in new NASCAR Hall of Fame
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Texas State Veterans Homes
New 160 Bed Nursing and Alzheimer’s Care Homes located in:- Temple, Texas
- Floresville, Texas
- Bonham, Texas
- Big Spring, Texas
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NASCAR Penthouse
Charlotte, North Carolina- 40,000 s.f. Executive Offices located in the NASCAR Plaza and Hall of Fame
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Ameri Park Lodges
Gulfport, Florida
New Assisted Living Facility- Assisted Living (80 units)
- Dementia Care (20 units)
- Architecture/Engineering
- Interior Design
- Civil Engineering
- Landscape Design
- Food Service and Laundry Design
- Fire Protection Engineering
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The Fountains at La Cholla -Desert Hacienda
Tucson, Arizona
Repositioning and Expansion:- Assisted Living (60 units)
- Three Free-Standing Alzheimer’s Residences (16 residents each)
- Independent Living Renovation
Year Joined the Firm
Ralph Blackman joined REES in 1978
