Our Team

Founder / Principal Architect

Patrick Ousey, AIA

My philosophy is to be an extension of our clients. To provide them with the best solutions for the project while balancing their needs, wants and desires.

When Patrick was young, he would tell his mother he wanted to be a doctor in the morning and an artist in the afternoon. A balance of science and creative. When he met an architect at age 12, he discovered a career where he could do both. After graduating from the University of Texas School of Architecture, Patrick started his career working for several small design firms in Los Angeles - first interning for Charles Moore’s firm at Moore, Rubel, Yudell and then really cutting his teeth at Schweitzer BIM for 7 years. Upon his return to Austin, he worked for Dick Clark Architecture where he grew the firm from 3 people to 15 in just 3 short years. He founded FAB in the Fall of 1996.

As Founder and Principal Architect at FAB, Patrick’s primary role is the firm’s design director - creating an overall vision for each project and then working closely with his team and clients to develop that vision. Working alongside his wife and partner Pam, FAB has received countless awards and recognitions for their work. FAB has featured 9 homes on the AIA Homes Tours in both San Antonio and Austin and their work has been published across the country and internationally. But beyond the recognition, his greatest reward is when his clients realize that all the hard work, planning and craft that has been put into their project on their behalf is truly what they desired.

Principal Architect

Pam Chandler, AIA

I love getting into the details and material palette of a project. The things that define the soul of a project – the more nuanced, the more exciting they are to me.

While studying interior design at The University of Texas, Pam took her first design class at the prestigious School of Architecture and once there, she found her tribe. After graduating with her Bachelor’s of Architecture, she worked in Los Angeles for 7 years. While in William Adam’s office, she experienced the honor of having her first project as project manager highlighted on the cover of Architectural Record. From there, she made her way back home to Austin and worked with Paul Lamb for three years - an invaluable experience with an architect she still holds in the highest regard.

She’s been a Principal Architect at FAB since 1998 and along with her husband and partner Patrick, has created award-winning residential and commercial projects in Austin and across the state of Texas. To be part of the architecture community in Austin and help shape the visual landscape of this vibrant and evolving city is both a great privilege and responsibility and one that she is grateful for every day. When Pam is not working, she loves traveling and spending time with her family - ideally these happen at the same time. Her perfect travel experience is when she is able to commune with nature and then experience a dynamic cultural / urban environment – the yin + yang of inspiration.

Senior Associate

Michael Norris

Michael is a graduate of Texas Tech University, School of Architecture and joined the FAB team in 2017. He has served many roles while working with FAB, most notably as a senior project manager on several renovation projects in and around Austin. He is a team-builder who enjoys working with others in support of each unique project through thoughtful collaboration between owner, architect, and contractor.

Out of the office, he loves tinkering on home projects.

Architect

David Birt, AIA

An Austin native with over 20 years of experience, David joined FAB Architecture after several years of working with two other award-winning Austin firms, where he spearheaded a variety of project types, including custom residential, multi-family, religious, and commercial architecture.

He believes in efficient, clever, and inspirational architectural design, which responsibly negotiates realities such as budget, building technology, and client needs, to help make meaningful connections between people and the surrounding world.

While away from the office, David enjoys down time with his family, traveling, mountain biking, and hanging out on Lake Travis. In another life he would like to think that he would like to have been a radio DJ, and loves making his own playlists.

Associate

Spicer Emge

Spicer is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, School of Architecture and joined the FAB team in 2023. With four years of previous experience, his work has focused mainly on residential designs in the Hill Country and Texas coast.

In his free time,he enjoys sketching, watching movies, and riding his bike around Austin.