Ryan Woods Named Beck’s Design Director in Atlanta
- Feb 27, 2025
The Beck Group proudly announces an exciting leadership update in its Atlanta office. Ryan Woods, AIA, has been named Design Director. He will bring a strong vision, deep industry expertise, and a passion for impactful design to this role.
Ryan Woods: Leading with Vision, Integration, and Community Impact
As Design Director, Ryan will lead the creative direction of Beck’s Atlanta studio, ensuring that projects reflect the firm’s commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and integrated project delivery. With deep expertise in design-build and construction, he strengthens the connection between design and execution, delivering innovative solutions that align with client goals.
Over the past decade, Ryan has helped shape some of Atlanta’s most transformative projects, including Peachtree Center and Phipps Plaza.
He also led the design of The Melody, Atlanta’s first rapid housing development. His team converted 20 shipping containers into 40 transitional housing units in just three months, creating Atlanta’s fastest multifamily development. The project highlights the power of public-private collaboration and design’s role in addressing urgent community needs.
Beyond his project work, Ryan is a respected industry leader and mentor. He is active in NAIOP Future Leaders, LEAD Atlanta, and Central Atlanta Progress. He serves on several boards, including Hope Atlanta’s Young Professionals Board and NAIOP, where he is VP of Diversity and leads a Commercial Real Estate summer internship program. His dedication to the profession has earned him recognition as NAIOP National’s Developing Leader of the Year and a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia Trend Magazine.
Shaping the Future of Design-Build in Atlanta
Ryan’s expertise in design, construction, and integrated delivery will help shape the next generation of projects in Atlanta. His leadership will drive innovative, high-performing solutions that strengthen communities and deliver exceptional client results.
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