BUILD CONNECT Completes Advisory Board with Daniel Ralls, Principal and Owner of Olson Kundig

The invitation-only luxury leadership summit adds a global architectural voice to a board shaping one of the most curated gatherings in high end residential design and construction.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – July 2026

BUILD CONNECT, the private luxury leadership summit created by BUILD Magazine, has announced Daniel Ralls, Principal and Owner of Olson Kundig, as the final member of its Advisory Board.

Ralls completes a board of respected leaders from across luxury custom home building, architecture, interior design, project leadership, product innovation, and media. Together, the Advisory Board will help shape the conversations, programming, and strategic direction behind BUILD CONNECT, taking place October 1 to 2, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Designed for the leaders influencing the future of high end residential design and construction, BUILD CONNECT is not another crowded industry event. It is a carefully curated room built around meaningful access, candid conversation, and strategic relationship building between the builders, architects, designers, and brand partners shaping the luxury market.

With 19 years at Olson Kundig, Ralls brings a rare global perspective to the board. His experience spans residential architecture, cultural work, mixed use environments, commercial projects, and art installations, with work reaching from the Pacific Northwest to international markets. His addition reinforces the level of thought leadership BUILD CONNECT is bringing into the room.

Daniel Ralls, Principal and Owner of Olson Kundig

“Daniel represents exactly why BUILD CONNECT exists,” said Ted Bainbridge, Founder and President of BUILD Magazine and creator of BUILD CONNECT. “This summit is about bringing the right people together, not the most people. Daniel brings a sophisticated architectural perspective shaped by craft, place, collaboration, and global experience. His voice adds tremendous depth to the board and to the future of this event.”

BUILD CONNECT is structured around peer led roundtable discussions, intimate sponsor led breakout sessions, and scheduled one on one meetings designed for real business development. Every element is intentionally built to move beyond passive attendance and create the kind of exchange that rarely happens in traditional conference settings.

For sponsors and brand partners, the opportunity is equally intentional. BUILD CONNECT offers direct access to qualified decision makers in the luxury residential market, including builders, architects, interior designers, and industry leaders who influence specification, collaboration, and future project relationships. It is not simply a visibility opportunity. It is a seat inside the conversations shaping where the market is going.

The Advisory Board includes Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction, Grant Bowen of Peak Projects, Jaque Bethke of JAQUE Design, Michael Cocozza of Trinity Custom Homes, Brian Humphreys of Kohler Co., Ted Bainbridge of BUILD Magazine, and Daniel Ralls of Olson Kundig.

Olson Kundig is widely recognized for work that connects architecture, landscape, materiality, movement, and human experience. Ralls’ presence on the Advisory Board brings an architectural voice that reflects the broader ambition of BUILD CONNECT: to gather leaders who are not only respected in the industry, but actively helping define its future.

“This board was never about filling seats,” Bainbridge said. “It was about building the right table. Every person on it brings a distinct point of view and a serious understanding of what it takes to create exceptional work. Daniel’s addition completes that table in a powerful way.”

With its Advisory Board now complete, BUILD CONNECT enters its next phase with a clear message: the future of luxury design and construction will be shaped by those willing to think bigger, collaborate better, and build relationships with intention.

About BUILD CONNECT

BUILD CONNECT is an invitation only luxury leadership summit created by BUILD Magazine for the high end residential design and build industry. The event brings together leading builders, architects, interior designers, industry partners, and sponsors for curated conversation, strategic connection, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions, and scheduled one on one meetings.

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