Commercial Projects

Charles Starck’s commercial portfolio reflects decades of leadership in complex, large-scale design. While serving in senior roles with previous firms, he managed and directed projects for nationally recognized clients, including more than 130 Publix Super Markets renovations across the Southeast and multiple mass-timber Candlewood Suites hotels developed through the U.S. Army’s Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) program. These projects demonstrate his ability to unite innovation, efficiency, and technical precision through disciplined project management.

A Candlewood Suites hotel building with a curved driveway and landscaping, under a cloudy sky.

The Inn at Celebration – Kissimmee, FL

A large white multi-story building with a gray metal roof by a calm body of water, with trees and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.
A large multi-story hotel with white siding, palm trees, and red and white striped awnings at the entrance, with a car parked in front.

While serving as project architect with a previous firm, Charles guided the one-of-a-kind design and development of The Inn at Celebration, a boutique hotel within the master-planned community of Celebration, Florida. His leadership ensured the design respected the property’s architectural context while elevating guest experiences through thoughtful detailing, spatial refinement, and a design that evokes the beauty and elegance of 1920’s Florida.

Publix Super Markets – Southeastern United States

Exterior of a Publix grocery store with red brick and beige facade, green Publix sign, parking lot with marked spaces, and blue sky with clouds.
Exterior of a Publix grocery store with red brick architecture, a large signage, and an empty parking lot.

While serving as senior and project architect with a previous firm in Atlanta, Charles directed the design and renovation of more than 130 Publix Super Markets across the Southeast. Beginning with the company’s expansion into Georgia, he later led projects that established Publix’s presence in the Birmingham and Nashville markets. His work included comprehensive ADA accessibility evaluations and the successful conversion of existing sites, ensuring each store met Publix’s standards for quality, efficiency, and brand consistency.

Museum Place Condominiums – Fort Worth, TX

Multi-story residential apartment building with brick and modern design, trees, and parked cars in front, under a blue sky.
A modern multi-story apartment building with brick and beige paneling, large windows, and a small landscaped area with trees and a fountain in front. Street sign indicates W. 7th St.

While serving as project architect with a Dallas, TX firm, Charles contributed to the design of a seven-story condominium building within the Museum Place development in Fort Worth, Texas. The project combined urban living with proximity to the city’s cultural district and reflected early mixed-use planning efforts in the area.

IHG Army Hotels

While serving as executive architect and design manager with a previous international firm, Charles led the design and construction of multiple IHG Army Hotels through the U.S. Army’s Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) program. Working within highly restrictive Department of Defense Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection standards, he directed pioneering efforts in mass-timber construction, including the nation’s first cross-laminated timber (CLT) hotel at Redstone Arsenal.

Because CLT was not recognized in the applicable building codes at the time, Charles coordinated blast-resistance testing with national agencies and engineering partners and led a performance-based approval path to authorize CLT outside prescriptive code limits. His leadership advanced sustainable building methods, improved efficiency, and demonstrated that innovative materials could meet the military’s most rigorous performance requirements.

Candlewood Suites, Redstone Arsenal, AL

Red brick hotel building with a flagpole flying the American flag in front, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky.

Candlewood Suites,
Fort Jackson, SC

Nighttime exterior view of Candlewood Suites hotel with multiple windows and lit street lamps.

Candlewood Suites, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Modern multi-story hotel called Candlewood Suites with blue siding and red brick accents, surrounded by green lawns, with a row of black lampposts on a paved walkway, under partly cloudy sky.

Candlewood Suites,
Fort Drum, NY

A modern, multi-story hotel building with a stone and brick facade, surrounded by green lawns and trees, under a blue sky.

Candlewood Suites,
Fort Meade, MD

A large, pinkish-brown apartment building with five stories, multiple windows, and a symmetrical design at sunset.

Other DoD Hospitality projects include:

Candlewood Suites, Fort Bliss, TX | Candlewood Suites, Fort Carson, CO | Candlewood Suites, Fort Gordon, GA | Candlewood Suites, Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Candlewood Suites, Fort Riley, KS | Candlewood Suites, Fort Huachuca, AZ

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“The CLT (Mass Timber) hotels were some of the most rewarding work I’ve done — they changed the way people think about speed, efficiency, and sustainability in construction.”

— Charles F. Starck

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