So, you want to get to know an architecture and design firm in Houston, Texas?
Shepley Bulfinch is a woman-led architecture and design firm celebrating 150 years.
We’re a hybrid practice, and our Houston Studio is our common ground to connect with teams, partners, and communities.
Shepley Bulfinch has a strong history in Houston and across Texas. We excel in the design of pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers, laboratories, science and technology buildings, libraries, and student life projects.
Shepley Bulfinch Houston Studio
401 Franklin Street
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77201
346 708 7042
See Some of Our Featured Houston Projects
Meet The Finches
Natalie Thurman, AIA
Principal
Trent Williams, PMP, LEED AP
Principal
Sara Shumbera, EDAC, LEED GA
Senior Designer
Denis Cassidy, AIA
Senior Architect, Associate
Read Some of our Local Thought Leadership
Shepley Bulfinch Welcomes Jeremiah Fairbank as Director, Senior Architect
The Houston Business Journal shared the addition of Jeremiah Fairbank to our team as a Director and Senior Architect. He brings with him a wealth of experience and specialized expertise in the design of professional and nursing schools,...
Reflections and Learning: 2025 Summer Intern Teachout
by Spencer Smith As summer winds down, our 2025 class of summer design interns closed out their experience with a series of teachout presentations. These sessions offered a glimpse into the diverse experiences, projects, and personal...
The Architect’s Newspaper: Luke Voiland named managing principal
The Architect's Newspaper highlighted the elevation of Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED AP, to managing principal of Shepley Bulfinch.In this role, Luke will oversee both practice and market strategy nationally for the firm. Learn more about this...
Designing for Feedback: How Occupancy Evaluations Shape Better Spaces
by Andrea Hardy, AIA, EDAC, and Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA Recently, Natalie and I delivered an informative presentation titled “Developing a Qualitative Occupancy Survey That Is Applicable Across Project Types” at the EDRA56 Conference that...
Shepley Bulfinch Architect Named Healthcare Design 2025 Rising Star
Architect Liyang Zhang was recognized by Healthcare Design magazine in their 2025 Rising Star awards program. Now in its eighth year, this national award recognizes emerging leaders who have made significant contributions to the healthcare...
Pride in Montrose: A beloved community hub and beacon for inclusivity
by Natalie Thurman, AIA, and Alyssa Hitt, IIDA, NCIDQ, LFA After much anticipation, the new Freed-Montrose Library opened in December 2024 to considerable excitement. As part of the Houston Public Library system, this new facility...