Business Details
32 Years
experience
Award-Winning Modern Architecture in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Founded in 1994 by Brian L. Freese, Freese Architecture is an award-winning firm specializing in modern residential, commercial, and institutional design across Oklahoma and the American Midwest. Our approach, termed Midwest Modern, emphasizes elemental, natural materials that harmonize with local climate, geography, and culture. Projects feature expansive views, light-filled interiors, and landscapes that integrate seamlessly with structures. With 30 years of experience, we have completed work in Texas, Missouri, and the Carolinas, earning recognition in publications like Architectural Digest and Dwell.Our meticulous attention to detail and client collaboration has resulted in numerous design awards, including multiple AIA Excellence in Design honors. We prioritize creating buildings that reflect regional identity while meeting functional needs. Our portfolio includes featured homes in national coffee-table books and custom residential designs available for purchase. The firms philosophy centers on intentional connections to nature, ensuring each project resonates with its environment and users.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Institutional Projects
Modern Home Plans
Award-Winning Design
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in Midwest Modern architectural design.
- Our projects have won multiple AIA Excellence in Design Awards.
- We prioritize elemental, natural materials that reflect regional identity.
- Our work has been featured in Architectural Digest and national design books.
- We offer custom residential house plans for sale, developed over decades.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Seamless indoor-outdoor spaces
Natural material use
30+ years experience
Featured in Architectural Digest
Services
Residential Architecture
Freese Architecture creates modern residential structures that integrate elemental materials and regional context. Our homes feature expansive views, natural light, and landscapes that embrace the built environment. With decades of experience, we deliver award-winning designs tailored to client needs while maintaining Midwest Modern principles.
Commercial Design
We design commercial spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic innovation. Our approach prioritizes natural materials and spatial harmony, creating environments that enhance user experience while reflecting regional identity. Projects include office buildings and institutional facilities across the Midwest and southern United States.
Institutional Projects
Our institutional work includes cultural and educational facilities designed with modernist principles. These projects emphasize transparency, connectivity, and material authenticity, fostering community engagement while adhering to Midwest Modern design philosophy and regional environmental considerations.
Modern Home Plans
We offer pre-designed modern home plans developed through 30 years of practice. These customizable designs embody Midwest Modern aesthetics, featuring open layouts, natural material palettes, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, available for purchase to suit diverse client needs.
Award-Winning Design
Recognized with multiple AIA Excellence in Design Awards, our work combines innovative modernism with regional responsiveness. We focus on creating structures that earn critical acclaim through meticulous detailing, sustainable material choices, and designs that resonate with their cultural and environmental contexts.
People
Brian L. Freese
Principal Architect
Founded Freese Architecture in 1994, Brian L. Freese, AIA, pioneered the Midwest Modern design philosophy. With 30+ years of experience, he leads projects that emphasize natural materials and regional context, earning national recognition in Architectural Digest and multiple AIA awards.
Questions
What architectural styles does Freese Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in Midwest Modern design, blending natural materials with modern aesthetics to reflect regional climate and culture.
Do you offer pre-designed house plans for sale?
Yes, we offer custom residential house plans developed over 30 years of practice.
In which regions do you operate?
We primarily work in Oklahoma and the American Midwest, with projects in Texas, Missouri, and the Carolinas.
What awards has Freese Architecture received?
We have earned multiple AIA Excellence in Design Awards and recognition in publications like Architectural Digest.
How does the firm incorporate sustainability?
Our Midwest Modern approach emphasizes natural materials and designs that harmonize with local environments.
Reviews (1)
Sywei Doun
Sep 02, 2017
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Brian was one of the several architects I shopped about an upcoming renovation project and after a fascinating and illuminating meeting, would have chosen him had his calendar not already been full. His office, portfolio, and demeanor all reflect a modern, inspired professionalism I seek in an architect.
