Brian Grant’s experience on a broad range of building types, including residential, commercial, public and academic projects, provides valuable insight to all clients and programs. His approach to design combines artistry and pragmatism to create buildings that are thoughtful, meaningful and budget conscious. Brian’s expertise in green building systems and products offers proven strategies for energy savings and resource conservation. Brian holds a master of architecture from NC State University’s College of Design and a bachelor of arts from Rhodes College.
Alexia Bazinet joined Grant Group Architecture in 2024. Alexia brings experience from a broad range of building types including residential, commercial, government, as well as academic projects. She received her bachelor of arts in architecture from UNC Charlotte and her B.Arch from NC State. She believes in the importance of using sustainable design practices to protect our ecosystems while improving the built environment. She brings a lifelong passion for the arts to architecture. Alexia is currently working toward her architectural licensure.
Katie Wakeford brings experience in research and passion for housing and sustainable design to the team. Katie received her master of architecture from NC State University and her bachelor of arts from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the NC State adjunct faculty where she teaches Public Interest Design. When not at Grant Group Architecture, she can be found teaching at the Ballet School of Chapel Hill.
Brian Bechtold received an Associate’s in Architectural Technology from Wake Tech and plans to continue his education in pursuit of licensure. To reduce confusion in the workplace, he also goes by Bech.