Mr. Suggs

Jim Suggs

Project Manager

RTKL

Jim Suggs began his architectural career in 1978. He has amassed extensive experience in architectural design, interior design, historic preservation and master planning for private and public, commercial and institutional clients.

His experience includes substantial work in the design and planning of courtrooms and courthouses including federal and county facilities, both newly built and historical properties. Highlights include the restoration of the 120 year old Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio, Texas incorporating cutting-edge courtroom technology while preserving the historical integrity of the interior, the design of courtroom facilities dedicated to child and family law as well as the St. Mary’s University Moot Court Facility.

Another area of expertise is in the planning and design of video, television and audio production facilities. Highlights include the design of Maverick Video Production Company headquarters including a full sound stage and two television studios as well as various university Radio/Television & Film facilities.

But, Mr. Suggs's true passion, the planning and design of hotels has developed over the last 15 years. His work has included everything from roll-out programs for limited-service hotels, renovations, historic adaptive use, full service and upscale boutique properties. Highlights include full-service, independent high-rise boutique hotels in San Antonio, Texas and San Jose, California as well as Wesitn and Sheraton resorts in Maryland and the Bahamas respectively.

Since joining RTKL in 2007 Jim Suggs’s experience has been focused on large scale hospitality and mixed-use projects expanding his expertise in the planning of hotels and hotel-driven environments. Current projects include expansion of the Omaha Hilton Convention Center hotel, a resort in north Texas and boutique properties in Austin, San Antonio and Ft. Worth, Texas.

Mr. Suggs can be contacted at 214-468-7698 or jsuggs@RTKL.com

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