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Small tree sits on top of a signed steel beam at the highest point of a building's steel frame, marking the topping out point in construction. Small sapling tree is sandwiched between an American flag and a Texas state flag. Photo courtesy of Rogers-O'Brien Construction.

The Tree on Top: The Lore Behind the Topping Out Ceremony During Construction

News, Education

Downers Grove Civic Center, designed by FGM Architects, photographed at dusk with dark blue skies and pink and yellow clouds.

FGMA Ranked Seventh Largest Architecture Firm in Chicagoland

Awards, News

Interior of urban school at St. Austin Catholic School in Austin, Texas, with children sitting around a gathering area adjacent to a hallway, featuring flexible and varied furniture and finishings that offer movement and comfort.

Texas Design Team Reimagines PK-12 Architecture

Design

Austin Stone South student's lounge designed by FGM Architects featuring a retro teal refrigerator, patterned wall design, bold artwork, lounge, tables and a garage door access to the outdoors.

10 Tips for Renovating or Designing a Church Youth Room

Design

Interior of St. Charles Community College's new Center for Immersive Learning featuring partner Dreamscape Learn's virtual reality learning programming.

FGMA Designs Transformative Learning Spaces for Community Colleges in the St. Louis Region

News, Design

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

Two portraits - Troy Kerr and Alyson Sternquist - with title underneath "PK-12 Chicago Region Practice Leaders"

Two Leaders, One Vision: Alyson Sternquist and Troy Kerr Step into new Roles in FGMA’s Chicago Region

News

A modern lobby features sleek wooden accents, flexible seating arrangements and people engaging in conversations, with a stylish staircase above.

Integrating Transition and Breakout Spaces into Higher Education Architectural Design

Design, Projects

Three portrait images of new executive vice presidents at FGMA appointed in 2025: Jan Behounek, Jaime Palomo and Elizabeth Wojtowicz. Copy underneath reads, "New Executive Vice Presidents and Additional Promotions"

New Executive Vice Presidents and Employee Ownership Promotions Announced

News

Portrait image of Shane Harris, FGM Architects' new Business Development Lead for the greater St. Louis Region, across Missouri and Southern and Central Illinois.

Shane Harris Joins St. Louis Office as Business Development Lead

News

Two portraits of architects, one in a black shirt and glasses, the other in a red top, accompanied by their firms' logos and names.

Acquisition of Spring Architects Strengthens Multifamily Portfolio and Austin Team

News

FGMA's exterior rendering of Staunton School District's Renovated High School features a large entrance, surrounded by greenery and an American flag, showcasing a sleek architectural design.

Staunton School District Begins Multi-Year Construction Project

Press

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