Associate Chris Ard, AIA, joined PYATOK in 2016 and earned his licensure in 2023. With experience in residential design and construction, Chris is committed to developing high quality, universally accessible housing. He appreciates working in multifamily housing as an opportunity to positively impact individuals and communities through thoughtful design. At PYATOK, Chris has contributed to market-rate campuses, affordable multifamily communities and supportive senior housing projects across the Bay Area, while leading the office in the development of REVIT standards.

After earning a B.S. in Architecture from Texas Tech University, Chris moved east to pursue an M.Arch at Virginia Tech’s Washington Alexandria Architecture Center. A talented graphic designer, Chris enjoys the varied scales of design, from diagrams to master plans. In addition to project work Chris has supported PYATOK’s pro bono efforts for local schools and artist nonprofits.

Image: Midtown Park Apartments, San Francisco, Renovation Concept