Title: Senior Architecture Consultant
Company: Barrett Architecture
Location: Zebulon, North Carolina, United States
Terry Barrett, senior architecture consultant at Barrett Architecture, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in architecture.
Mr. Barrett has established a remarkable career in architecture, marked by a commitment to innovation and mentorship. Since 2008, he has excelled as owner and senior architecture consultant at Barrett Architecture, where he has led the firm in developing inventive designs for unique facilities. His expertise in high-technology facilities and cleanrooms has set him apart as a leader in the field. Moreover, he is recognized for his ability to create projects that, while unfamiliar to most, have a significant impact on daily life.
From 2023 to 2025, Mr. Barrett worked as the global facilities civil, structural and architectural system design lead at Wolfspeed, Inc., contributing his knowledge to projects in Boston and the Raleigh-Durham area. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in advancing facility design standards for a global technology company.
Between 2021 and 2023, Mr. Barrett held the position of senior project architect at Elkus Manfredi Architects in Boston. He was responsible for overseeing complex architectural projects, ensuring that each met rigorous standards of quality and innovation. Prior to this post, he served as senior project architect at TRIA Architects, Inc. from 2019 to 2021, where he continued to demonstrate his proficiency in managing large-scale architectural endeavors.
Between 2018 and 2019, Mr. Barrett contributed as senior architect at Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc. in the Greater Boston Area. His work focused on delivering creative solutions for challenging architectural problems. From 2017 to 2018, he was active as a senior architect at Lab / Life. Science. Architecture, Inc., where he further honed his skills in designing specialized scientific environments.
As architecture platform lead at M+W Group, formerly known as Exyte Group, from 2012 to 2017 in Raleigh-Durham, Mr. Barrett directed multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects, reinforcing his reputation as an expert in technical facility design. Concurrently, he found success as a consultant architect with Barrett Architecture, providing strategic guidance on various assignments from 2010 to 2012.
Earlier roles to Mr. Barrett’s credit include senior project architect at Jacobs from 2008 to 2010 and senior architect at O’Neal, Inc., now known as Carroll Daniel, from 2005 to 2008. In these positions, he managed project delivery and client relations for major commercial developments. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Barrett was recruited as a project architect and contract administrator at H.S. Annis Architect, formerly known as MS Consultants, Inc., where he ensured compliance with contractual obligations and project specifications. He was also appointed as a project architect at Cline Davis Architects, which has since been rebranded as Cline Design, from 1997 to 1999.
Mr. Barrett’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident during his tenure as owner and architect of Barrett Architecture from 1992 to 1997. Between 1987 and 1992, he gained foundational experience as designer, project manager and project architect at Lineberry Architectural Group PA. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is civically engaged as a member of the Zebulon Downtown Development Association since 2012, contributing to community improvement efforts in Zebulon. Furthermore, Mr. Barrett is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Throughout his career, Mr. Barrett has been incredibly proud of mentoring his team members and guiding them toward professional growth alongside him. His dedication to fostering talent within his organizations stands as his most notable achievement.
To support his professional ambitions, Mr. Barrett pursued an education at North Carolina State University, from which he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design in architecture and a Master of Architecture from the College of Design. The rigorous training he received during this time provided a strong foundation for his success in complex architectural projects. Mr. Barrett also obtained his certification from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Mr. Barrett was previously registered as an architect with the Board of Registration of Architects in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2024 and with the North Carolina Board of Architecture from 1990 to 2024. He has held additional credentials such as his hazard analysis critical control point certification since 2017, a green globes professional designation from Green Building Initiative Inc., and his guiding principles compliance professional certification from Green Building Initiative Inc.
Mr. Barrett attributes his achievements to listening carefully and paying close attention—qualities that have enabled him to excel as both a designer and mentor. His early exposure to construction began at the age of thirteen, when he assisted his father’s floor covering business on commercial job sites. Observing architects’ central role inspired him to pursue formal education in architecture.
In his personal and professional pursuits, Mr. Barrett is dedicated to building up those around him through mentorship rather than seeking personal recognition. He is committed to ensuring that his knowledge and ambitions are passed on effectively so others can achieve meaningful results in their own careers. Looking toward the future, Mr. Barrett remains focused on continuous improvement—striving not necessarily for greatness but for making each project better than its predecessor through thoughtful enhancement and dedication to quality outcomes.
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