Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse ensures the vitality of places that reflect the ideas, history, and culture that connect us to our past and our future

The restoration of Dealey Plaza honors its historical significance by returning the site to its 1963 appearance through rigorous research and preservation

Dealey Plaza Restoration

Dallas, Texas

The Embarcadero’s renovation honors its Centennial-era origins through detailed restoration of its lobby, historic exhibit booth, and original color scheme

Fair Park – Embarcadero Building

Dallas, Texas

Bright steel, reclaimed planters, and new window walls merge architecture and landscape into a cohesive, modern workplace

Burgher Haggard

Fort Worth, Texas

The transformation of Old Parkland unites historic preservation with contemporary workplace values in a uniquely Dallas setting

Corporate Headquarters at Old Parkland

Dallas, Texas

A century-old church at the gateway to the Dallas Arts District, reconnected and reimagined through a series of thoughtful design interventions

First United Methodist Church of Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Restored murals, color palettes, and reconstructed elements return this building to its rightful place in Fair Park’s Art Deco ensemble

Fair Park — Food & Fiber Building

Dallas, Texas

A historic sanctuary restored with care, faith, and deep respect for its layered past

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

A century-old icon brought back to life at the edge of Dallas’ twin street grids

Factory Six03

Dallas, Texas

The Tower Building rehabilitation balances historic preservation with structural and material repair to revive a Fair Park landmark

Fair Park — Tower Building Restoration

Dallas, Texas

This comprehensive transformation of the Cox School of Business merges historic context with modern academic ambition

SMU – Cox School of Business

University Park, Texas

A refined renovation brings enhanced accessibility, updated technology, and renewed beauty to one of TCU’s most treasured spaces

TCU – Robert Carr Chapel Renovation

Fort Worth, Texas

Our designs for Asana’s Deep Ellum interventions support a walkable and dynamic district without erasing grit and identity

Asana Partners – Deep Ellum

Dallas, Texas

Revitalizing one of the oldest Methodist churches west of the Trinity River

Wheatland United Methodist Church

Dallas, Texas

Enhancing a beloved collegiate Georgian chapel to meet contemporary needs

SMU – Perkins Chapel

Dallas, Texas

A midcentury warehouse reimagined as a light-filled design destination

The International on Turtle Creek

Dallas, Texas

Our Approach

We believe that architecture has the power to enhance the lives of people and the communities they live in. Our goal is to create memorable places that are functional, contextual, sustainable, and mindful of the environment. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and vision, and to develop creative and thoughtfully designed solutions that reflect their values and goals. We are committed to excellence and design innovation, and we aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in architecture.

Our architecture practice has been committed to serving our Texan communities for over 40 years. We have been involved in large-scale projects that transform entire city districts, as well as historic preservation projects that preserve our history. We are dedicated to making our cities the best they can be, and we are proud to be an integral part of the local fabric. We actively engage with community organizations and non-profits, and several of our architects serve in leadership roles in our local chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

We have a studio culture that values innovation and equity. Every designer is encouraged to share their ideas and contribute to decision-making processes. We believe that the best ideas can come from anywhere, and we successfully maintain an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and their contributions are celebrated. This approach has fostered a collaborative atmosphere where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Our decades-long commitment to workplace culture, the enrichment of our cities, and design excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including the prestigious TxA Architecture Firm Award in 2019.