A native to the mountains of Asheville, Mark Allison's studies have taken him to UNC-Charlotte, Pratt Institute in New York, and Copenhagen.

His practice was founded in Asheville in 2008 following professional affiliations with award winning architecture firms in Asheville and Atlanta. As an NCARB certified architect, he is currently licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina. He serves on Asheville's River District Design Review Board, and is the AIA Asheville President-Elect.

As a LEED Accredited Professional, his goal is that each project will be a balance of ecology, economy, and luxury.