Business Details
32 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Solutions
At Manley Spangler Smith Architects, we are driven by a singular mission: to ensure our clients achieve their goals through performance-inspired design and personalized client service. With decades of experience in architectural planning and design, we specialize in creating environments that maximize construction efficiency, operational effectiveness, and environmental responsiveness while fostering human achievement. Our approach combines research-driven design excellence with an obsessive commitment to client satisfaction, as evidenced by our 450+ awards for innovation and cost-effectiveness.We operate through a decentralized network of offices nationwide, allowing us to maintain deep community connections while delivering tailored solutions for education, healthcare, civic, sports, and cultural projects. Our team's expertise spans PreK-12 education, higher education facilities, and large-scale sports complexes, with a proven track record of transforming client visions into award-winning realities.
Services
PreK-12 Education Design
Higher Education Planning
Sports Facilities Architecture
Civic & Cultural Spaces
Health + Wellness Design
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in educational and civic architecture
- Our team holds 450+ national design awards for innovation and excellence
- We maintain 30+ local offices to provide community-specific solutions
- Our research-driven approach maximizes construction and operational efficiency
- We guarantee personalized service with proven client satisfaction since 1994
What people say
Top of the list
Exceed expectations
Transform educational facilities
Proven track record
Client-first approach
Services
PreK-12 Education Design
We create innovative learning environments that enhance student achievement through biophilic design and natural daylight integration. Our K-12 solutions combine operational efficiency with flexible spaces that adapt to evolving educational needs. With 20+ years as World Architect's #1 education sector firm, we deliver cost-effective, future-ready schools.
Sports Facilities Architecture
Our sports architecture team designs high-performance athletic facilities that balance community needs with professional standards. From high school stadiums to professional training centers, we create venues that enhance spectator experience while optimizing operational workflows. Recognized as World Architect's #9 sports market sector firm.
Civic & Cultural Spaces
We design civic buildings that strengthen community identity through functional, aesthetically engaging spaces. Our portfolio includes city halls, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions that prioritize public accessibility and long-term sustainability. Recent projects include the award-winning Dunedin City Hall renovation.
People
Gilbert Baez
Managing Senior Principal
With 25+ years in educational architecture, Gilbert leads design teams in creating innovative learning environments that prioritize student engagement and operational efficiency.
Lisa Kassman
Executive Director of Facilities
As Katy ISD's facilities director since 1994, Lisa has overseen 50+ school projects with Manley Spangler Smith Architects, consistently achieving budget and timeline excellence.
Questions
What architectural services does PBK offer?
We specialize in PreK-12 education, higher education, sports facilities, civic buildings, and health + wellness design.
How long has PBK been in business?
We've delivered architectural solutions since 1994, with our team's collective experience spanning 150+ years.
What awards has PBK won?
We've received 450+ awards including World Architect's #1 Education Market Sector and Caudill Award for design excellence.
Do you have local offices nationwide?
Yes, we maintain 30+ regional offices to provide community-specific architectural solutions.
How do you approach educational design?
Our research-driven approach focuses on biophilic design, natural daylight integration, and flexible learning environments.
