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DAVID C. DENNEY
Principal Architect
David Denney began his career in 1961 as an architectural draftsman in the firm of Will H. Lightfoot and Associates, Paris, Texas. From 1963-1968, after earning an Associate of Science degree from Paris Junior College, he studied architecture at the University of Texas at Austin and earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1968.
Upon completing his formal education, David served a three-year apprenticeship in the firm of Scudder and Wadsworth, Austin, Texas and in 1971 received his license to practice architecture in Texas.
From 1971 to 1973, David worked as an associate architect in the firm of Nix, Spencer, Herolz and Durham in Houston, Texas, with special emphasis on health care and educational facilities.
In 1973, David returned to Paris and joined his father in the firm of B. P. Denney, Architect, as a project architect involved extensively in the design of health care facilities, educational facilities, banking and commercial, industrial, governmental, worship and residential facilities.
In 1991, upon the retirement of their father, David and his brother, Paul, formed the firm of Denney Architects, Inc., and together they have continued to provide innovative designs and the best possible architectural service to the Northeast Texas region.
PAUL K. DENNEY
Principal Architect
Having grown up in a family of architects, Paul Denney began his architectural career as a teenager, serving as an architectural draftsman in the firm with his father and brother. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Paris Junior College and went on to study architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree and a Master of Architecture degree in 1981.
Upon completion of his professional training, Paul returned to the family business in Paris and served his internship until 1983, when he received his license to practice architecture in the State of Texas.
From that time until 1991, Paul served as a project architect for a broad range of projects, providing extensive design service for health care facilities, educational facilities, banking and commercial, industrial, governmental, worship and residential facilities.
In 1991, upon the retirement of his father, Paul joined his brother in forming the firm of Denney Architects, Inc., and has continued to provide the Northeast Texas region with the highest quality architectural service, developing a special expertise in historical restoration and adaptive re-use of historic structures.
MARTHA F. DUKE
Office Manager
Martha Duke has served as the office manager of Denney Architects since 1976. Her wealth of experience in the day-to-day operations of the firm is a key element in the organization’s efficiency and productivity. Martha’s duties far exceed those of a typical office manager. She is the principal organizer and proofreader of the final production documents, making sure that all “I’s” are dotted and “T’s” crossed.
Martha was instrumental in the development of Denney Architects’ unique project outlining system and is solely responsible for the cataloging and ongoing maintenance of what has become one of the largest drawing libraries in Northeast Texas.
Known among her colleagues as the “den mother” of Denney Architects, her relentless efficiency is crucial to the overall effectiveness of the firm, allowing the design professionals to concentrate on the projects at hand without worry about the mundane problems that continually arise in any business office.
BEATRICE M. ARDILA
Design Associate
A native Texan, Beatrice Ardila grew up in San Cristóbal, Venezuela, where she studied architecture at the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET), graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2006. That same year, Beatrice obtained her license to practice architecture in Venezuela.
From 2004 through early 2007, Beatrice gained experience in all phases of architectural practice, from conceptual design to construction monitoring, while working for several different firms, as well as doing freelance work in Venezuela.
From 2007 to the present, Beatrice has been employed as a design associate at Denney Architects in Paris, Texas, both as a designer and a project manager, with special emphasis on digital production, presentations and graphic design. A talented photographer, she has contributed significantly to achieving the firm’s goal of providing the most up-to-date, cutting edge technology to the practice. Her discerning eye has become an essential part of the Denney group.
Due to the lack of a reciprocal agreement between Texas and Venezuela, Beatrice is presently working on obtaining her license to practice architecture in Texas.
REINA A. PALMA
Design Associate
A 2007 graduate of the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET) in San Cristóbal, Venezuela, Reina Palma possesses a broad range of architectural skills and experience that belies her age. The daughter of an architect, she, too, has grown up in an architectural office and has demonstrated a sensitivity and understanding of the practice that few young architects enjoy in the early days of their careers.
Licensed to practice architecture in Venezuela, Reina has built an impressive résumé of professional accomplishments, beginning in her father’s firm in Táchira in 2003. With emphasis on construction management, she is experienced in all phase of architectural practice and had completed numerous commercial and residential projects for both architectural firms and construction companies before coming to the United States.
From 2010 to the present, Reina has served as a design associate at Denney Architects, both as a designer and a project manager, with special emphasis on project management and document production. A gifted organizer and talented designer, well versed in the latest technology, she has become a major contributor and an indispensable part of the Denney organization.
Due to the lack of a reciprocal agreement between Texas and Venezuela, Reina is presently working on the formidable task of obtaining her license to practice architecture in Texas.