Marques King is an architect, urban designer, and proud Detroit native dedicated to building sustainable, equitable neighborhoods in his hometown. As Economic Development & Design Manager for EJDevCo, a nonprofit developer focused on Detroit's Eastside, and founder of Fabric[K] Design, Marques works to make good design accessible to everyday people and foster a "Detroit Neighborhood Renaissance."

Raised in Detroit, Marques was inspired by the contrast between the city he knew and stories of its prosperous past told by his grandparents. This drove him to pursue architecture and construction at Lawrence Technological University, where he earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and Construction Management. After graduate studies at the University of Maryland—where his thesis explored urban deconstruction as a means to preserve Detroit's history—he worked with renowned urban designer Dhiru Thadani on award-winning projects including The Seaside Nolli Plan and masterplans in Nanjing, China and Westside Atlanta, both recognized by the Congress for the New Urbanism.

As a licensed architect, Marques has worked with leading firms across the country including Bonstra|Haresign Architects, Thadani Architects + Urbanists, Anderson|Kim Architecture + Urban Design, and others on complex residential and mixed-use projects. Through Fabric[K] Design, he leverages this experience to create neighborhoods that honor Detroit's character while meeting its future needs—bringing his passion and expertise back to the city that raised him.

Areas of expertise: architecture, construction management, mixed-use

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