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Maximizing Architectural Design with Art
In this article, we share how you can create “OM’G Moments” by blending art into your architectural design. Get expert insights here.
Uncovering the Power of Placemaking: What Is Placemaking?
Discover the power of placemaking and how it shapes communities. Learn what is placemaking, its benefits, and how it uniquely activates public spaces.
How to Create Memorable Spaces with Commercial Architecture Design.
Our Dallas architects from the O’Brien team share how commercial architecture design creates memorable spaces. Read more here.
O’Brien Designs Industrial Development for Billingsley, Co.
O’Brien designed a warehouse and distribution space on the corner of I-35 and U.S. Highway 380 for Billingsley, Co. Read the full article from The Dallas Morning News.
Celebrating Influential African American Architects
We want to recognize important Black figures who helped shape the architecture industry to celebrate Black History Month. Black Architects Through History William Sidney Pittman William Sidney Pittman, Texas’ first Black architect, was well known for the Pythian Temple, which …
How to Develop a Master Plan
Our clients look to our team for experience in multiple sectors for how to develop a master plan for them. Our team’s expertise spans all facets of architecture for retail, multifamily, office, and warehouse environments. We know what is vital …
Sean O’Brien is named one of the Dallas 500 by DCEO
Our leader, Sean O’Brien, AIA, is named one of the 2022 Dallas 500 by DCEO magazine for his vision and leadership to take our firm to the next season of growth. Dallas 500 profiles the most influential leaders in North …
New Frisco apartment community will add to mixed-use town center
Our project, Presidium Frisco Square, was featured in the Dallas Morning News. You can read the full article here. A Texas apartment builder, Presidium, is adding to the Frisco Square development with a new rental community. The Presidium Frisco Square …
O’Brien Architects wins the ENR Award
It takes a great group to win the Engineering News-Record Best Projects Award in the Specialty Construction category. The Twelve Cowboys Way team was definitely an incredible one and we want to say thanks to Columbus Realty, Rogers-O’Brien Construction, and Vince Neault …
2021 DBJ Best Places to Work
Cheers to our friends at Talley Riggins Construction Group, LLC, K2 Construction, esrp, and HPI Real Estate Services & Investments for making the 2021 Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work List. We know first-hand that you each have incredible teams, and we’re delighted to join this …
La Villita on Mesa
Completed in late 2016, La Villita on Mesa in El Paso is a mixed-use development that includes a Whole Foods grocery store covering 45,000 square feet and an additional 43,200 square feet of adjacent retail. This new retail development comes …
The Shift in Industrial
Industrial is not just the boring box anymore. Over the past few decades, Industrial has been growing. What once was considered basic is now being elevated and that’s exciting! Dallas has long been a great hub of Industrial due to …
Primera Towne Square Place Topping-Out
It was great to celebrate with Primera Companies, Inc. and Rockport Construction Group at a recent topping-out ceremony for Primera Towne Square Place II. The progress and partnership in this incredible space are exciting. You can read more about this …
Shared Spaces in the Office
You’ll see a lot of spaces that are going to be a little bit more open and less dense. We think that’s a response to what’s happening right now. You’re going to see a lot of programmed outdoor areas, and …
Sean Sits Down with Greg Gordon of Gordon Highlander
Growing up with a father in commercial real estate, Sean O’Brien learned how to navigate the ins and outs of the industry with success. Sean sat down with Greg Gordon of Gordon Highlander to compare notes on what he learned …
Escape This Dallas
We had an amazing time working together at Escape This Dallas in a team vs. team competition at our summer quarterly meeting. Thanks to some quick thinking and great teamwork, we all made it out!
Meet Our Team: Stefan Haessig
Stefan is outstanding in the realms of site planning and master planning, and loves everything about his job. He’s been involved in just about every type of master planning over the years, and brings a broad range of knowledge to …
Louis Kahn at the Kimbell Art Museum
This past weekend, we ventured out to Ft. Worth to check out the Louis Kahn exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. Check out some of the great photos of the original models taken by own our Josh Hallett below:
MYCON General Contractors new HQ
MYCON General Contractors has finished renovations to their new corporate headquarters, a 50,2015 SF building along Dallas North Tollway. We are very proud to be a part of this beautiful project! For more details, follow the link to the …
Meet Our Team: Vidal Zuniga
We welcomed Vidal to O’Brien this past October and his positive energy and passion for innovative building solutions have made an immediate impression. A native of San Angelo, Texas, Vidal obtained his B.S. Architecture and Master of Architecture, as well …
Form Follows Fitness
We had a great turnout to the Form Follows Fitness 5k to benefit the Dallas Center for Architecture with 13 O’Brien employees running. Our superhero capes were a big hit and inspired us to keep running strong. Check out the …
Jefferson Center
Our development at Jefferson Center was featured in this month’s US Builders Review. It was an amazing experience to partner with JPI on this three-story Class A development in Richardson, Texas. Jefferson Center features 360 walk-up style units spread across …
Happy Halloween from all of us at O’Brien!
We were blown away by all the great costumes this year! Thanks to everyone for participating! Best Individual Costume: Vidal (SWAT officer)! Best Group Costume: Dana, Roxanna, Vania, and Jourdan (Beanie Babies) Scariest Costume: Ashley (Witch) & Derek (Scarecrow) …
Bringing Mixed-Use Concepts to a Texas-Sized NFL Training Facility
“From the start, planners and designers were faced with creating a retail and office complex able to handle everything from a Friday night high school football game to a presidential visit, while also integrating one of the world’s most famous …
Bringing The Star in Frisco to life
“The Ring of Honor is an incredible space, and I think that people are going to be wowed when they see it. I also think the scale and the intimacy of not just the Ring of Honor but the project …
Inside The Star
Watch an interview with Charlotte Jones Anderson and Jerry Jones Jr. on USA TODAY. It gives a sneak peak into The Star and shares their goals on how it will affect the Frisco community and the Cowboy’s organization. We are …
Sean O’Brien Talks Master Planning for The Star in Frisco
Sean O’Brien was interviewed by the Star-Telegram on what is entailed when master-planning a development as intricate and iconic as the new home to the Dallas Cowboys at The Star in Frisco. “It had to be a place that appealed to every person …
O’Brien Wins “Best Use of Labels” at Canstruction
O’Brien Architects was presented with the “Best Use of Labels” award at the 2016 Design/Build International Competition at The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Convention. This award, which is given to the structure that incorporates the best use of canned food …
O’Brien Takes on Top Golf
A huge Shout Out to everyone who came out for Top Golf last night! It turns out O’Brien has some undiscovered talents – better start practicing for the Masters. Enjoy some pictures below: …
Canstruction 2016 International Competition Winners!!
Our CANstruction sculpture just recently won the International Award for Best Use of Labels & the Most Cans – 1st Runner up. You can see our sculpture and the other award winners from the link below: CANstruction 2016 International Competition …
Lake Highlands Town Center on the move!
Lake Highlands Town Center has been a project in the making for over 10 years. You can read more about our project and an interview with the property owner, Bill Rafkin with Cypress Real Estate Advisors, from the link below: …
See Sean O’Brien @ Biznow: Future of the Platinum Corridor
From the Dallas Cowboys to Warren Buffett, the Platinum Corridor is attracting huge names, enormous capital investment and a ton of cranes. That’s why we’re so thrilled to bring you Bisnow’s DFW Platinum Corridor event on March 31. O’Brien Architects …
Happy Holidays!!
Happy Holidays from O’Brien Architects!!
Happy Halloween!!
A Big Thanks for all the employees who participated in the Halloween Costume Contest! First Place went to Amador and Matt for the Beaker and Bunser Costume! Well done guys! Check out all of the Costumes: …
The Fountains at Farah: ICSC U.S. Design & Development Awards 2015 Finalist
Our project, The Fountains at Farah in El Paso, TX, was recently named a finalist for the 2015 ICSC U.S. Design & Development Awards! The category that we were nominated for was: Retail Projects Over 500,000 sq. ft. of Total …
The “Boardwalk” at Grandscape ramps up with support from Buffett
The next phase for the Grandscape development, The “Boardwalk” District, has started construction. This district will include a man-made lake and an a unique restaurant environment for The Colony. Read more about the project and the interview with Jeff Lind, …
CANstruction 2015 State Fair of Texas WINNER: Best Use of Labels
This year O’Brien Architects, Hill & Wilkinson, and Henderson Engineers collaborated on the sculpture for the 2015 State Fair of Texas CANstruction competition. The theme this year for CANstruction was “Passport to End Hunger” and what better way to address …
Aquaman & OBA’s “Hautest” at CRE8 2015
This spring, O’Brien Architects participated in the 4th annual CRE8 Design Challenge and Fashion Show benefitting the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Education Fund. Their mission is “To fund and support activities directly related to the advancement of students pursuing a …
Smart Poles and Ice Hotels
Brief: Mick Granlund travels to Quebec City to learn about LUMCA lighting products and study the amazing capabilities of “architectural ice.” Back in February, I was invited to the Lumca manufacturing facility in Quebec City, Canada. Lumca is a Canadian …
Project Feature: The Star
The Dallas Cowboys will soon have a new home at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 90 acre development along the Dallas North Tollway will be anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, featuring a 12,000 seat multi-use indoor event …
CANstruction: 2014 State Fair of Texas
The O’Brien Architects CANstruction for the 2014 State Fair of Texas is currently on exhibit in the Science Building. Make sure to stop by and check it out!
CEO Interviewed by the Star Telegram
Our CEO and Founder, Jack O’Brien, was recently interviewed by the Star Telegram about the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Frisco. “Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had a vision for his team’s new headquarters a few years ago and began …
Prattco to Remodel Knoll Trail Crossing Office Building.
Prattco is undertaking a 2 million dollar remodel at Prestonwood Place, now called Knoll Trail Crossing. This renovation will increase the occupancy rate and return the office to a Class A rating. Time has worn down the aesthetics of the …