MEET ALISON: THE SPANISH LASS!
SOMETHING ABOUT ALISON
Bringing hints of Spanish culture and an adoration for iconic and classic tastes to FDG’s ever-growing table, Alison was brought aboard back in 2017. Alison brought with her years of expert experience in the field and a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Rice University after graduating in 1993.
Alison was quickly adopted into the FDG family with her warming personality and willingness to help others no matter the circumstance. Her incredible team work and motivation to be the best designer she can be has catapulted her into designing incredible properties and communities for residents to enjoy. With the combination of the cultural arts she totes with her and her experience both in the United States and abroad, Alison has been dubbed “The Spanish Lass.”
HOMETOWN
San Antonio, TX
Home to The Alamo, The River Walk, and a myriad of festivities and attractions, this lively south Texas city ranks second on the “Texas Best Places to Live in 2020” list. Fusing southern hospitality with a diverse population and equally diverse cultures has created a dynamic city that Alison can call home
BEHIND HER DESIGNS
Alison’s love for the arts, architecture, and Spanish culture began in high school while studying architecture and art history. She could always be found rearranging furniture growing up and was motivated by her teachers to pursue architecture. Alison spent time interning in the interiors department of Ford, Powell, & Carson Inc. at only 15-years-old and extended her studies into the Spanish culture by studying and interning abroad in Barcelona, Spain, in college. Throughout the years, Alison has amassed knowledge and experience that she incorporates into her own creativity to design incredible communities all over the nation.
ALISON’S FAVORITES
FAVORITE PROJECT
The Vista at CC Young
This amazing senior living-healthcare community has become the pinnacle of what senior living and senior healthcare should be. With Assisted Living, Memory Care, CCRC, and even an Adult Day Stay all wrapped within a beautiful biophilic design that connects residents to nature, it’s no wonder this community is Alison’s favorite.
FAVORITE FDG EVENT
The Forward 2020
FDG is all about never backing down and always moving forward. Adrienne has taken the typical “company retreat” and created a spectacular array of events and activities that keep her employees engaged throughout a weekend of fun and learning. Alison adores FDG’s Forwards which, this year, led to a team cooking competition that was deliciously fun!
FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB
Collaboration
Working with and learning from the dynamic designers at FDG is what makes Alison excited to come to work. The vast talent that walks the halls of Faulkner Design Group makes way for inventive ways of thinking and new ways of approaching and tackling any challenge that may arise. To Alison, each challenge brings forth a sense of adventure that she’s happy to overcome with her wonderful team
FAVORITE DESTINATION
FAVORITE PLACE TO LIVE
Barcelona
It’s no surprise that Alison’s choice for favorite place to live is in the heart of Spain. Alison lived three blocks from the Sagrada Familia church, where she was able to explore the amazing work of Antoni Gaudi.
FAVORITE SEASON
Autumn
As the gateway into Christmas and New Years, fall is filled with its own festive holidays and beauty. Alison loves to take advantage of the weather to hike and go camping amid the beguiling autumn leaves.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY
Thanksgiving
While camping and hiking are great fun, Alison also loves the fall season for hosting her favorite holiday. Alison greatly enjoys celebrating food, family, and friends, and reflecting on what’s truly important
FAVORITE SONG
“One Way or Another”
Classic 70s rock always puts Alison in a great mood, however Blondie’s anthem, “One Way or Another,” just takes rock to the next level.
FAVORITE PODCAST
“This American Life”
With stories about life and witty humor interlaced into the conversation, Alison stands by the fact that Ira Glass can make any topic entertaining with his podcast.
FAVORITE MOVIE
“A Hard Day’s Night”
Everyone has that one movie they can watch again and again without the consequence of getting bored. For Alison, that movie is “A Hard Day’s Night.” John Lennon is her favorite part of this epic musical about The Beatles.
FAVORITE BOOK
“The Diving Bell and The Butterfly”
This amazing book by Jean-Dominique Bauby acts as a memoir about resilience and appreciating people who bring love and happiness to your life. Alison loves the reflective aspect of this book and highly recommends it to readers.
MORE ABOUT ALISON
HOBBY
Playing Piano
For Alison, playing piano is excellent for stress therapy. She even takes piano lessons with her daughter! Currently, Alison is learning how to play “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck, which is turning out to be her favorite piece.
HIDDEN TALENT
Fused Glass Art & Pour Art
Making incredible pieces of art while she was in San Francisco, Alison completely fell in love with creating beautiful glass art and astonishing pour art. (Fun fact: Alison’s daughter, Julia, who loves that the artwork requires the use of a blowtorch, taught her how to do pour art!)
One of Alison’s favorite accomplishments is her outstanding family. She lives for going on travel adventures with her daughter and husband and exploring the world. While the COVID-19 pandemic has halted their foreign exploration, her husband, Corey bought kayaks for he and Alison to use for more local adventures in the DFW area every weekend. Alison is hopeful to explore various lakes and rivers of the United States once the pandemic clears and travel becomes safe and exciting again. Motivated by her love for the comedy group Monty Python and The Beatles, Alison sees a trip to London in the future for her and her family. In the mean time, she’ll be visiting local eats like Mesero. Alison suggests sitting on their incredible patio and ordering the fish tacos!
Do you also dream of living in Spain? Maybe you indulge in the popular activity of pour art like Alison? Let us know what you found most interesting about our creative designer, Alison, and be prepared to read all about our next interesting Staff Spotlight coming to you later this week!
