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DAN ALABACK ALABACK DESIGN
ALABACK DESIGN’S PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL DAN ALABACK HAS WORKED ACROSS MORE THAN 30 STATES FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. AND IT ALL STARTED AFTER A HUGE MILESTONE IN HIS LIFE
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day at the hospital sparked a burst of inspiration in Dan Alaback. His wife had just given birth to the couple’s first of three sons, when he decided to launch his own landscape architecture business. Dan fell in love with the profession after working in the industry for several years, but when he became a dad, he decided to move in a different direction. “I had a sense that I was ready to start,” said Dan. The new family quickly rushed home and got to work on what would become a nationwide brand. Alaback Design has designed and led projects in more than 34 states, creating outdoor spaces for cities, university campuses, commercial and multi-family
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buildings, and single-family homes. The team of seven landscape architects manages all projects from their corporate office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They take care of the master
I AM A PEOPLE PERSON AND I LOVE WORKING WITH OTHERS. TO CREATE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING, AS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DO, IT IS ALWAYS SATISFYING
planning, site planning, and construction project management. Nearly all of it is done virtually, thanks to today’s technology. Despite any distance, Dan and his team have long-lasting relationships with their many clients and a strong network within the industry. Dan also works closely with other industry professionals, advising young designers across the country. “I am a people person and I love working with others. To create something out of nothing, as landscape architects do, it is always satisfying. Then to earn respect from people who you’re working for, and they love what you do, it is even more rewarding.” 1 OSU Center for Health Sciences ©Jenny Eslick
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