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
Our Approach to Academic Nursing Design
by Jeremiah FairbankNursing is a unique and demanding profession—one that requires an equally distinctive approach to education. With ongoing nursing shortages, preparing the next generation for long-term success is more critical than ever. With students required to...
2026 Pathways: Professional Advancement
We’re proud to announce the recent advancement of several of our talented, dedicated team members. These Bulfinches have demonstrated leadership, exceptional ability, and an active commitment to advancing the future of the firm. Career...
Designing a Custom Creative Thinking Game: From Concept to Community
By Natalie Shutt-Banks and Sabin CiocanHow do you spark creativity and empathy in a fast-changing world? For our annual All-Firm Design Charrette, the answer emerged through a collaborative journey—one that blended rigorous systems thinking and infused the element of...
Lights, Camera, Action: Healthcare Design through the Lens of Pop Culture
by Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP, and Jennifer Aliber, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP When you think of hospitals on TV, what comes to mind? Sleek glass walls, dramatic helicopter landings, and doctors delivering life-saving care in impossibly large...
Principal recognized in Texas A&M’s “Architecture for Health” program anniversary
Trent’s portfolio includes University of Houston’s Health and Biomedical Sciences Buildings 1 & 2. This space combines three programs—clinical, educational and research—into two distinct, yet interconnected buildings. Photo by Robert...
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,...