Client:
The Stratford Company
Location:
Denton, Texas
Type:
Master Plan
Year:
2011
Size:
3,500 acres
Cole Ranch
Cole Ranch encompasses what was once a thriving cattle ranch into a master planned community that honors the location’s rich history – the original homestead remains as an anchor for the development. An ideal location for living, it comprises more than 3,000 acres of commercial, civic, entertainment, and single family properties. The neighborhoods are linked together by roads, hike and bike trails, and greenways. Also incorporated into the community are an artist colony, retail and restaurant locations, and a community center.
O’Brien Architects is involved in strategy, branding, master planning, and development of architectural character, working closely with the client through all phases of the process. The Vision Book created by O’Brien pays homage to the area’s native flora and fauna – a heritage of deer and buffalo grazing the tall grass prairie along water’s edge, towering oaks and willows, and a variety of species including the peregrine falcon, black-capped vireo, and gray fox.
Client Testimonials
Charlotte Jones Anderson
Dallas Cowboys"O'Brien is about incredible architecture. They are an amazing team who works tirelessly, who burn the midnight oil. You talk about people with passion, they are a passionate team. O'Brien has lead us on an epic path of greatness. We are excited to continue with our partnership with Sean and his team."
Shawn Fulham
Lincoln Property Company"O'Brien has been a truly invaluable partner for Lincoln Property Company over the last 30 years. They have a comprehensive understanding of master planning, mixed use, and all the individual uses and components that make complex projects successful from both a design and financial standpoint. They have a long history of success, and always continue to stay on the cutting edge of design and development."
Lucy Billingsley
Billingsley Company"Sean O’Brien and team have the creativity, alacrity and flexibility to be great design partners. They listen closely and then bring all the historical architectural smarts and a fresh eye to creating places where you’d like to be. They first think through making the public realm inviting and then enrich that with great architecture."
Kyle Nix
Pritchard Associates, Inc."I always enjoy working with the O’Brien team. They are very responsive and efficient, and work well with ownership to help keep projects on time and on budget."
John Griggs
Presidium Group, LLC"O’Brien, some of the most skilled in the country and truly design iconic structures. The team works hard and commits to every detail. You can expect them to drop everything, meet deadlines, work with the budget. They are just the best."
Josh Eames
Presidium Group, LLC"O’Brien is one of our most trusted partners. O’Brien team, Your efforts are always top notch and you nail every project out of the park. You are key partner for us."
