Alex Wright
A'lex, (he/him) is a Washington native who grew up in Lakewood. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia, where he also minored in global sustainability. Over the past six years, he has worked across residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects. He is interested in how architecture can tell the story of a place, connect people with their surroundings, and make everyday experiences a little more meaningful. He enjoys working through design challenges with a team and watching ideas develop from an early sketch into built work. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys getting outdoors, exploring new places, and spending time with his wife, Marina, and their cavalier King Charles spaniel, Alfie.
Hometown: Lakewood, WA
First Day at Scharrer AD: November 3, 2026
Favorite Building: Peter Zumthor’s Saint Benedict Chapel
Happiest Place: On a beach in Brazil
Memorable Book: East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Prized Possession: My Sketchbook
Current Obsession: Taking my dog to the park
Latest Accomplishment: Passing another ARE division
Favorite Thing about Seattle: The proximity to the mountains, ocean, and forests. There’s always another adventure waiting.
Quote to live by: "Each man's life represents a road toward himself, an attempt at such a road, the intimation of a path." – Herman Hesse