Jonathan Opitz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a project architect at Little Rock’s AMR Architects. He is a board member for studioMain, the Architecture Design Network, and the American Institute of Architects Arkansas Chapter. He is the current chairman for the AIA Arkansas Central Section, the AIA Arkansas Sustainability Committee, the AIA Arkansas Convention Speaker and is also its Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXVIII representative.
Opitz graduated from the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. While in college he was a recipient of the John G. Williams Professional Promise Scholarship. He has also won several design competitions, such as the American Lung Association Kids Cottage Design Competition (1st place and Crowd Favorite, 2007), the AIA Arkansas Convention Associate Design Competition (2006) and the Emerging Green Builders Natural Design Competition (2007).
Opitz feeds his passion for architecture and his community with volunteer work among various organizations in central Arkansas, including the American Lung Association, Arkansas Food Bank, Arkansas Literacy Festival, Big Dam Bridge 100 Finale Fest, Craws for a Cause, Craws for Paws, Habitat for Humanity, Hearts and Hooves, Miracle League, Little Rock Regional Chamber, North Little Rock Chamber, NLR Family Fun Fest, UAMS Family Home, and USGBC Arkansas.
Opitz understands that while the built environment and act of place making are important, it is life and human interaction that make buildings become something more than statues. His current work focuses on education, mixed use mid-rise, outpatient medical and multifamily developments. He believes good design brings people together by encouraging interaction and creating energy. At AMR, he and his co-workers continually seek to improve the backdrops of human experiences through contextual, relatable and innovative design projects.
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