Business Details
49 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture Solutions in Houston
Founded in 1977, Ziegler Cooper has established itself as a premier architecture firm with a national and international presence. Our practice is built on the belief that beautiful architecture enriches lives, uplifts the human spirit, and provides a vision of excellence. We structure our work into specialized internal studios focused on urban architecture, workplace interiors, worship, education, community, and healthcare design to address humanity's fundamental needs to live, learn, work, and worship. With decades of experience, we foster collaboration and innovation to create functional, sustainable buildings that deliver lasting value to our clients. Our team approaches every project as problem solvers, strategists, and storytellers, driven by a deep commitment to client success and a passion for transforming spaces into meaningful assets.Recognized for design excellence, we have earned over 125 awards that reflect our dedication to innovation and architectural impact. Our practice combines research-based design with market analysis to provide clients a competitive edge in urban residential, commercial, and community-focused projects. We serve leading developers in multi-family housing while maintaining expertise in healthcare, worship spaces, educational facilities, and corporate interiors. Our values of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration guide every interaction, ensuring our work consistently aligns with client goals and community needs. From high-rise residential towers to sacred spaces, we create environments that inspire and endure.
Services
Urban Architecture
High-Rise Residential
Mixed-Use Development
Hospitality Design
Corporate Architecture
Master Planning
Workplace Interiors
Worship Architecture
Education Architecture
Healthcare Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in architecture and design across multiple sectors.
- Our specialized internal studios focus on urban, worship, education, and healthcare architecture.
- We provide research-based design solutions with market trend analysis and demographic insights.
- Our team has earned over 125 design awards for innovation and architectural impact.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with leading developers in multi-family residential projects.
Services
Urban Architecture
Our urban architecture practice reshapes skylines through high-rise and mid-rise residential projects that create walkable, amenity-rich communities. With 35 million square feet of completed urban residential projects, we design spaces that attract diverse demographics while enhancing urban density. Our research-based approach combines market trend analysis, demographic studies, and international urban pattern research to deliver competitive design solutions.
Workplace Interiors
We create innovative workplace interiors that balance functionality with inspiring design. Our 40-year legacy includes serving 200+ repeat corporate clients through 80+ building projects. Our team partners with clients to develop spaces that reflect organizational culture while optimizing productivity. We specialize in capital improvements and tenant build-outs for both landlords and corporate clients.
Worship Architecture
With 319+ completed worship projects, we design sacred spaces that inspire spiritual connection. Our team combines architectural excellence with faith-driven design to create environments that support religious communities. We specialize in church campuses, cathedrals, and interfaith spaces that balance aesthetic beauty with functional requirements for worship and community gatherings.
Healthcare Architecture
Our healthcare architecture practice delivers patient-centered environments through 130+ hospital and medical office building projects. We integrate healing design principles with technical expertise to create functional, compassionate spaces. Our services include cancer centers, wellness facilities, and physician practice renovations that prioritize both patient comfort and operational efficiency.
Education Architecture
We design educational facilities that foster learning and community engagement. With 43+ educational projects and 114+ campus master plans, our team creates spaces that support evolving educational needs. Our approach combines functional classroom design with communal areas that promote collaboration, serving both private and public educational institutions.
People
R. Scott Ziegler
Founder
R. Scott Ziegler, AIA, founded Ziegler Cooper in 1977. With over four decades of experience, he has guided the firm's philosophy of creating architecture that enriches lives. His leadership has established the firm's specialized studio approach and earned recognition for design excellence through 125+ awards.
Perry Harrell
Healthcare Studio Director
Perry Harrell, AIA, ACHA, RID, leads Ziegler Cooper's Health and Wellness Studio. Bringing decades of healthcare design expertise from Harrell Architects, LP, he specializes in creating patient-focused environments. His work combines technical knowledge with compassionate design to enhance healthcare delivery spaces.
Questions
What architectural services does Ziegler Cooper offer?
We provide urban architecture, workplace interiors, worship, education, community, and healthcare design services through specialized internal studios.
How long has Ziegler Cooper been in business?
Ziegler Cooper Architects was founded in 1977 and has over 40 years of architectural experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Houston, Texas, we practice architecture nationally and internationally.
What makes Ziegler Cooper different from other firms?
Our specialized studio approach combines with 125+ design awards and research-based solutions to deliver client-focused architectural excellence.
Can you handle complex multi-use developments?
Yes, we have completed 30+ mixed-use projects and 100+ high-rise/mid-rise developments totaling 35 million square feet.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
We serve both sectors, including 40+ municipal partnerships and 200+ repeat corporate clients.
