Carrying Their Stories Forward: The Lasting Legacy of 9/11 in the Fire Service
Twenty-five years after September 11, the impact of that day continues to shape the fire service. Through remembrance, memorials and the stories carried forward in firehouses across the country, first responders ensure that those who served are never forgotten.
Winning the Vote: How to Run a Successful Recreation Facilities Referendum
Recreation centers, public parks and trails, pools, and athletic facilities form the foundation of community wellness and engagement. Successful funding for park districts and projects requires a multifaceted approach. How to run a successful recreation facilities referendum Recreation centers, public parks and trails, pools, and athletic facilities form the foundation of community wellness and engagement. […]
Beyond Loudest Voices: A New Blueprint for Community Engagement in Architecture
In the world of architecture and planning, community engagement has followed a simple formula — a few town halls, a public survey and a consensus-based program design process. It has been a process that favors traditional advocates, a limited amount of recreation activities, and a focus on cost-recovery with limited outside partnership involvement. But for […]
Q&A: Josseph Durán on Architecture, Community and the Journey to Design with Purpose
FGMA spoke with Josseph Durán, AIA, NCARB, an architect in our Austin studio, whose professional path bridges two countries, cultures and architectural worlds. From his formative years in Mexico to his community-centered projects in Texas, Josseph shares how persistence, curiosity and design thinking have shaped his journey — and continue to guide his work today. […]
Class of 2024 Summer Interns
This summer has been bustling with activity across all our offices and we are grateful for our inspiring team of interns who joined the hustle! Every summer, we recruit and invite interns to spend their summer learning alongside supervisors and mentors at FGMA. They each make a unique, meaningful contribution to our team. To our […]
Celebrating Two Special Volunteer Firefighters on the Public Safety Team
Architects who also dedicate time to volunteering with local fire departments support the key vision of FGMA: We Build Community FGMA celebrates National Volunteer Month by spotlighting the time dedicated to volunteering throughout the firm. While giving back to the community every day is part of FGMA’s DNA, this April the firm celebrates two very […]
FGMA Texas Region Welcomes Two High School Juniors for Weeklong Internship
Hands-on experience offers real-world insight into the field of architecture and design As part of the firm’s mission – We Build Community – FGMA is dedicated to offering immersive experiences throughout our offices nationwide to provide students with the chance to explore their passions firsthand and develop new skills. Teams at the FGMA Austin office […]
Rebecca Richter Named President of A4LE Central Texas Chapter
FGM Architects (FGMA) is pleased to announce that Design Principal Rebecca Richter, AIA, ALEP, LEED AP, RID will serve as the 2021-2022 President of the A4LE (Association for Learning Environments), Central Texas Chapter. Ms. Richter joined FGMA in January 2020 and leads the firm’s PK-12 school design team in its Austin office. She is currently […]