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
Ten Years After: Designing the Austin Central Library
By Lynn Petermann, AIA, LEED AP BD+CAustin Central Library, Austin, TX. Photo by Nic Lehoux.When the Austin Central Library opened its doors in the fall of 2017, it immediately reshaped the cultural and architectural landscape of downtown...
TIME: A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments
Austin Central Library is highlighted in TIME’s Our America 250 collection. The piece, “A Portrait of America in 25 Buildings and Monuments,” is a curated reflection on how the built environment captures the nation’s identity. The article...
A Library for the Community: Designing Equity into the Montrose Library
By Alyssa Hitt, IIDA, NCIDQ, LFAIn the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant, diverse, and expressive communities, the Freed‑Montrose Neighborhood Library redefines what an equitable public space can be....
Breaking Down Silos in AEC: Building a Culture of Learning and Psychological Safety
Join President and CEO Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP, for the AEC TalentMAX Keynote as she shares actionable strategies we use to dismantle the internal silos that inhibit knowledge sharing and innovation. Learn how our firm encourages a...
Shepley Bulfinch Recognized in ENR 2026 Top Design Firm Rankings
Shepley Bulfinch has once again been recognized among the industry’s leading firms in Engineering News-Record’s 2026 rankings, appearing on both the national Top 500 Design Firms list and the regional ENR East Top Design Firms list, two of...
Nevada’s First Standalone Children’s Hospital Receives Key Approvals
Intermountain Health Children’s Hospital, Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital has reached a significant milestone, receiving unanimous approvals from the Clark County Zoning Commission, as reported by the Las Vegas...