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The University of Houston Downtown Gator Expansion is a multi-phase initiative aimed at transforming the One Main, Academic, and Girard Street Welcome Center Buildings to enhance learning, student life, and overall success. Phase one was recently completed, relocating the Testing Center from the third floor of Girard Street Welcome Center and the Academic Support Center from the ninth floor of One Main to its fifth floor. This prepares Girard's third floor for future transformation into a centralized hub for Career Services along with Health, Disability, and Counseling Services. This initial phase helps establish a foundation for an evolving campus experience that strengthens academic resources while enriching student life and enhancing the university’s presence in Houston. 📸: Dee Zunker #PGAL #UHD #TestingCenter #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #Architecture #DesignExcellence

PGAL is surging ahead, and our website is evolving to match. Get ready for a bold new way to connect with our work and team in the new year. New Site Loading : January 2026 #PGAL #newyearnewwebsite #countdown #PGALDesign

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the trust of our clients, the creativity and dedication of our teams, and the communities that inspire our work every day. From all of us at PGAL, thank you. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful holiday filled with gratitude and good company. #PGAL #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #DesignItForward #ThanksgivingDay

Sam Houston State University has officially broken ground on its new Active Learning Center. This flexible, future-focused facility is designed by PGAL to support creative teaching, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning. Alongside technology-rich classrooms and learning studios, the building includes intentionally designed in-between spaces where students can gather, study, and connect before and after class. These informal zones reflect SHSU’s understanding that learning happens across campus, not just inside the classroom. One preserved bay from the original Academic Building III grounds the new facility in the university’s history. It is a quiet but meaningful detail that honors the past while making room for the future. Special thanks to our construction and design partners at Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, PGAL Civil Engineering, Guerra Engineering - Civil | Structural | MEP/FP, JaffeHolden Technologies of Texas, Inc., Datum Engineers, Datacom, and Vermeulens . #PGAL #HigherEdDesign #ActiveLearning #CampusArchitecture #AdaptiveReuse #SHSU

Designing for those who serve. The new City of Kyle Police Department highlights a thoughtful mix of form and function; spaces built to support safety, efficiency, transparency, and resilience. From a welcoming two-story public lobby to workspaces, an emergency operations center, and officer-based wellness program, every detail reflects our team’s dedication to purpose-driven design. It was an honor to partner with the City of Kyle, TX and the City of Kyle Police Department to deliver an environment that empowers public service. 📸: Remote Team Films #PGALAustin #PGALDesign #CityOfKyle #PoliceDesign #DesignExcellence #Architecture #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst

Los Angeles proudly joined the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce at the State of the City x Cali Smash event. Hosted by the City of El Segundo and the Chamber, the event celebrated leadership, innovation, and partnership; values we live by at PGAL. Our team had the honor of connecting with Mayor Chris Pimentel, Chamber CEO Marsha Hansen, and fellow leaders committed to shaping a thriving, future-focused El Segundo. From city updates to gourmet sliders, it was a powerful reminder of the impact local collaboration can make. We’re energized to contribute to the momentum. #PGAL #PGALLosAngeles #CivicEngagement #Community #Architecture #ElSegundo

It was an exciting day for our aviation experts as PGAL was honored with the Designer of the Year award by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at the 2025 Business Opportunities Forum. The recognition highlights our team’s dedication to design excellence, collaboration, and a partnership with DFW that continues to shape the future of air travel, noting: “The dedication and skill of these professionals underscore the excellence that DFW strives for in all its endeavors.” This award comes as PGAL advances two major programs at DFW: the new Terminal F, a roughly 400,000-square-foot concourse adding 15 new gates in its first phase and pioneering modular construction techniques, and the consolidated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facilities, which will merge four existing stations into two modern, 96,000-square-foot hubs supporting safety and operational efficiency across the airfield. These efforts exemplify how our integrated design approach and long-standing partnership with DFW are helping deliver transformative improvements for one of the world’s busiest and most innovative airports. Congratulations to everyone involved in this achievement! Watch the recognition at the 54-minute mark in the event video: https://lnkd.in/d7FchCx4. #PGAL #PGALDallas #DesignerOfTheYear #DesignExcellence #DFWAirport #Architecture #Expertise #Community #Award

Today, we pause in gratitude and respect for the heroes who have served our country. At PGAL, we honor the commitment, sacrifice, and courage of veterans (team members, clients, partners, and families alike) who exemplify service and strength. Thank you for your unwavering dedication. #VeteransDay #PGAL #PGALNow #PGALDesign #Service #Legacy #ThankYouVeterans

Originally built in the early 1990s, the Administration Building at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX, has long supported the arts community. PGAL’s latest design reimagines the 7,700-square-foot facility to better support Pavilion staff with flexible, tech-integrated offices, conference rooms, and refreshed support spaces that reflect the venue’s dynamic identity. With new finishes, lighting, and furnishings throughout, this modernized hub honors the Pavilion’s legacy while advancing its mission for years to come. #PGAL #PGALHouston #PGALNow #PGALDesign #Architecture #DesignExcellence #Community #Legacy #Renovation #InteriorDesign #WorkplaceDesign #Construction #Expertise

PGAL has been recognized among Building Design + Construction’s 2025 Giants 400, ranking #12 among the Top 180 Architecture Firms and #4 among the Top 70 Airport Facility Architecture Firms. Additional top 100 rankings include #40 in Top University Building Architecture Firms and #40 in Top Hospitality Facility Architecture Firms. These rankings reflect our team’s commitment to design excellence, innovation, and client partnerships across every market we serve. We’re proud to see PGAL’s continued growth and impact recognized within the industry. Read the full BD+C rankings: 📊 Top 180 Architecture Firms for 2025 https://lnkd.in/g6KGQWT5 ✈️ Top 70 Airport Facility Architecture Firms for 2025 https://lnkd.in/gQ8uZFgb #PGAL #ArchitectureExcellence #DesignInnovation #ClientPartnerships #IndustryRecognition