Christopher Esper
Christopher Esper is a registered architect and Principal at Root Architects. A native El Pasoan, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. After gaining experience in New York and Southeast Asia on large-scale housing and hospitality projects with internationally recognized firms, he returned to El Paso in 2018 to bring a global design perspective to his hometown and the broader Southwest.
Christopher is known for leading complex, high-impact projects that shape communities and generate lasting economic and cultural value. His work spans large-scale mixed-use developments, Kâ12 educational facilities designed to serve future generations, innovative workplace environments, and forward-looking commercial projects. He is particularly focused on initiatives that demand strategic vision, multidisciplinary coordination, and design leadership from concept through delivery.
Deeply committed to the future of the region and beyond, Christopher approaches architecture as both civic responsibility and opportunity â strengthening communities across the Southwest, elevating the public realm, and creating places that endure. His work honors local history and culture while positioning cities for sustained growth, innovation, and long-term relevance.