Ronald Collier - Triangle Modernist Houses - America's Largest Archive of Residential Modernist Design

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RONALD LEE COLLIER, AIA (1944-)

Ron Collier was born in Roanoke Rapids NC and raised in Virginia Beach VA. He moved to Raleigh in 1969 after receiving a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech. After working with James Scovil (McGee and Scovil) and Clay Taylor (Environmental Planning) in Raleigh, he became a licensed architect. In 1971, he returned to Virginia Tech teaching third-year design and received his Master of Architecture degree. While at Virginia Tech, Collier also had a small practice designing several houses.

Upon returning to Raleigh, Collier worked for a short time with Truman Newberry (Newberry Ashford and Associates) In 1973, Collier started his first practice with Jerry Quick as the Quick-Collier Partnership. They designed several modernist houses at Carolina Trace in Southern Pines, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wrightsville Beach and Ocean Isle.

In 1975, Collier joined with Charles Woodall to form Alpha Design Group, Inc. During the next 25 years, Collier designed several modern houses including the Stephens Residence in Raleigh and his own house, below. Upon the semi-retirement of partner Charles Woodall, the firm’s name was changed to AlphaCollier Inc. In 2006, Collier designed the Wade Residence, a renovation of a 1960’s architect-designed ranch at Beaufort. Collier has lectured at both Virginia Tech and NC School of Design. Collier served as AIA Triangle President in 2004 and has served in leadership positions for several professional, and civic organizations in the Triangle area.

He was the first Raleigh architect to use computers for drafting in 1983.

1970's - The Larsen Residence near Radford, VA.

1970's - With Jerry Quick, Collier designed several Modernist houses at Carolina Trace in Southern Pines, plus Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wrightsville Beach and Ocean Isle.

Year Unknown, located in central NC.

1978 - Collier designed this one for himself and still lives there. 2804 Manning, Raleigh. In 1996, Hurricane Fran sent a large tree through the roof requiring a one year renovation. Top photo by George Smart. Second photo by Leilani Carter. Remaining photos by Ron Collier.