Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Fort Worth, TX
We are a team of creative, dynamic individuals passionate about quality and service in a collaborative, culturally diverse environment. Our practice centers on community-driven design, believing architecture should reflect local culture and enhance human connections. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in architecture, interior design, and urban planning that prioritizes human-centered solutions.Our three guiding principles ensure every project feels rooted in local context, enhances users' lives, and creates lasting positive impacts. We serve clients through offices in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas, delivering award-winning designs that address programmatic, environmental, and architectural challenges while fostering community growth.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Planning
Community Involvement
Urban Design
Project Management
Design Consultation
Highlights and features
- We prioritize community-centered architectural solutions
- Our collaborative design approach enhances user experiences
- Projects create lasting positive impacts on communities
- Human-centered interiors that balance functionality and aesthetics
- Expertise in diverse project types from civic to commercial
Associations and certifications
- AIA
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice combines innovative design with community-focused principles. We create spaces that respond to local context while enhancing users' daily experiences. From civic buildings to commercial developments, our team delivers functional, aesthetically pleasing solutions that address environmental and programmatic challenges through collaborative client partnerships.
Interior Design
We craft interiors that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal, focusing on materials and spatial arrangements that enhance human experiences. Our services include programming, finish selection, and furniture installation for both new constructions and renovations. Every design encourages efficient use of space while maintaining visual harmony across diverse project types.
Urban Planning
Our planning expertise addresses long-term community impacts through comprehensive master plans for towns, business parks, and mixed-use developments. We integrate environmental considerations with architectural solutions to create sustainable urban environments. Services include downtown revitalization strategies and research center planning that balances growth with cultural preservation.
Community Involvement
Community impact drives our design philosophy through active participation in local projects. We create spaces that positively contribute to social and cultural ecosystems by collaborating with neighborhood stakeholders. This approach ensures our work addresses specific community needs while fostering connections between people and their environments.
Project Management
We oversee projects from concept to completion with organized, detail-oriented management. Our team coordinates multidisciplinary efforts while maintaining clear communication with clients. This service ensures seamless execution of complex projects across architecture, interior design, and urban planning disciplines through proven organizational methodologies.
People
Michael J. Bennett
Executive Partner & CEO
AIA-certified leader with decades of experience guiding award-winning architectural projects. Specializes in community-driven design solutions that balance innovation with practical implementation through collaborative client relationships.
Amanda Schulte
Senior Partner
AIA-registered architect focusing on civic and educational projects. Brings technical expertise to complex building designs while maintaining commitment to community impact through functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.
April Coover
Partner
Licensed Interior Designer with RID certification. Specializes in creating human-centered interior environments that optimize functionality and aesthetic appeal across commercial and public sector projects.
Emily Gilmore
Senior Partner
AIA and IIDA-certified design leader with expertise in multi-disciplinary projects. Focuses on integrating sustainable practices with innovative design solutions that address both client needs and community benefits.
Samantha Garbarino
Senior Partner
RIBA-registered design director with international experience. Specializes in creating award-winning architectural solutions that balance technical precision with creative vision for both public and private sector clients.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture, interior design, and urban planning solutions for civic, educational, and commercial projects with a focus on community-driven design.
How do you approach community involvement?
Our designs prioritize local context and cultural impact through active collaboration with community stakeholders to create spaces that foster human connections.
What project types do you specialize in?
We handle diverse projects including town developments, business parks, research centers, mixed-use commercial spaces, and downtown revitalization initiatives.
How do you ensure design quality?
Our AIA-certified team combines technical expertise with creative vision through collaborative processes that maintain high standards across all project phases.
Where are your offices located?
We operate from two Texas locations: 640 Taylor Street, Suite 2323 Fort Worth (West Studio) and 2401 Cedar Springs, Suite 320 Dallas (East Studio).
