QC10 Architects principal Thane Magelky grew up largely in the small Wyoming town of Thermopolis. Thane’s experiences in Thermopolis, working for his father’s small construction company, in 4-H, hunting and fishing, and in school activities, all contributed to his interest in architecture, love of the outdoors, and commitment to building better communities.
The wide-open and rugged spaces of Wyoming have contributed immensely to Thane’s perception and appreciation of architecture and its place in the environment, a quality that served him well when he found himself in Fairbanks, Alaska, following architecture school at the University of Oklahoma. Like Wyoming, Alaska is a land of wild and open spaces, and Thane immediately felt at home there.
During his time in Alaska, Thane refined his craft, learning the challenges of marrying good, functional, aesthetically pleasing design with the complexities of a harsh environment. He contributed significantly to several award-winning projects at the offices of Bettisworth North before joining the University of Alaska Fairbanks as a tenured faculty member in the Community and Technical College’s Construction Management and Drafting programs.
In 2016, an opportunity arose for Thane to return home to Wyoming, and the chance to work in his home state was too good to pass up. Since his return, Thane has worked on a diverse range of projects, including university research labs, a Game & Fish conservation camp, residences, schools, and offices.
Thane is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), maintains a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) record, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
