Andre is the President and Design Principal with Andre Johnson Architects.  He has over 24 years of experience in architecture and started his practice based on the basic principles of design excellence, client service, collaboration, diversity, and mentoring.  Andre’s background in engineering and architecture gives him a unique perspective in project design and development, with a keen eye for the practical and the conceptual.  His leadership and rigorous design process have helped the firm achieve recognition for design excellence with various design awards, including multiple from the AIA at the local, state, and regional levels.  Andre’s drive for success and client service allows the firm to expand its client base with every successful project delivered.  He is a board member of Diversify Architecture, a non-profit founded in 2020 to encourage and make meaningful changes in diversifying the architecture profession.  Andre believes his greatest impact on architecture is not the buildings that are constructed, but the young architects that he can mentor and help in the profession.

Master of Architecture
Morgan State University

Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University

Jay is a Raleigh native and North Carolina State University graduate. He joined Andre Johnson Architects in the spring of 2021 as an architect with extensive experience designing, detailing, and documenting projects in a variety of market sectors. Having played a key role in the successful delivery of projects ranging from parking structures to airport terminals and hospitals, he approaches every project with the same degree of design rigor and attention to detail. These traits, coupled with a desire to enhance the built environment through the design of spaces that are enjoyable, sustainable, and inspiring align with the values of AJA.

Bachelor of Architecture
North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture
North Carolina State University

Tyler approaches architecture as a dialogue of visual, experiential, and perceptual relationships with its users. As an Architect, he works on projects in all phases of design and construction. He is particularly interested in designing spaces that are part of all facets of our everyday life. Tyler believes these spaces have the most impact on our perception of the built environment. He has worked on projects of all scales and typologies, from single-family homes to skyscrapers and master plans. He earned his Master of Architecture degree at the University of South Florida. Tyler also studied abroad at both the University of Ljubljana School of Architecture in Slovenia and in Rayong, Thailand where he was a part of an urban design commission that earned an AIA Tampa Bay Student Merit Design Award.

Master of Architecture
University of South Florida

Rosario began working with Andre Johnson Architects as an intern in the summer of 2018 while she was a student at North Carolina State University. She returned to work with the firm full time after receiving her Bachelor of Architecture degree the following year. Her thoughtfulness and design abilities have strengthened the team and contributed greatly to many of the firm’s projects. Rosario understands the potential which both the process and product of architecture possess to positively impact society.

Bachelor of Architecture
North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture
North Carolina State University

Shauna has 24 years of experience in accounting and operations. She began working with Andre Johnson Architects as the Financial Manager in 2017. She is integral to the successful operation of AJA, working with client invoicing, contractor billing, payroll and job costing.  Shauna’s upbeat and positive attitude is very much appreciated by the entire staff and contributes greatly to the ambience of the office.