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A modern building features colorful murals, green landscaping, and a vibrant blue water slide, set against a bright, cloudy sky.

Designing Connections: The Power of Parks and Recreation to Strengthen Communities

Design, Projects
A group of six people stands together, holding an award plaque, smiling in a formal setting with a dark backdrop.

O’Fallon Community Park Enhancement Project Earns Chamber’s Transformation Award

Awards
Emergency vehicles are stationed in a modern fire station, with firefighters and equipment visible in a well-lit interior space.

FGMA Advances in National Industry Rankings, Reflecting Continued Growth and Design Leadership

Awards, News
A vibrant recreation center features colorful murals and a blue waterslide, surrounded by greenery, pedestrians, and cyclists on a sunny day.

How City Planning, Zoning and Regulations Shape Successful Architecture Projects

Education, Design
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Center (BRAC) exterior, upgrades designed by FGM Architects (FGMA).

Winning the Vote: How to Run a Successful Recreation Facilities Referendum

Community, Education
Jersey Meadow Golf Clubhouse, designed by FGM Architects (FGMA) at dusk overlooking a serene lake. Stringed lights brighten up the outdoor patio, and beautiful stone masonry covers the facade. The clubhouse won 2nd place for Golf Inc.'s 2025 Clubhouse of the Year Award.

Jersey Meadow Golf Club Takes Second Place for Golf Inc.’s 2025 Clubhouse of the Year

Awards
Four vertical images showing multiple phases of community planning for architecture, including master planning, community input and engagement, drawings and renderings and finally a young girl enjoying the finished project (in this case, a pool).

Beyond Loudest Voices: A New Blueprint for Community Engagement in Architecture

Community, Education
A bright entry lobby at Madison Meadows Athletic Center features a large "MMAC" sign at the reception desk, sleek flooring, and a glimpse of an active gym area in the background.

Building for Wellness: The New Era of Community Recreation Design

News, Design
A bright lobby at The Austin Stone South church features a welcoming reception area with a bold red and white "KIDS" wayfinding graphic with sign-in kiosks and seating, designed for family registration.

Wayfinding in Architectural Design

Design
A modern recreational facility features a welcoming reception area with blue accents, fitness graphics on the walls, and staff assisting visitors.

Strategies to Jump-start your Next Community-Recreation Master Plan

Education