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Mark Schoeman

37m · Architecture and Innovation · 30 Oct 18:42

Mark Schoeman, Architect and Design Principal at Anderson Brulé Architects, or A-B-A. Mark is a design principal who enjoys creating 21st-century learning and healing environments.

His experience includes master planning, programming, and design for higher education, K through 12 education, healthcare, residential, and civic clients.

For more information, feel free to visit their [email protected].

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