Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services in Round Rock, TX
Established in 1955 and headquartered in Central Texas, BLGY Architecture is a distinguished architectural firm with a legacy of delivering innovative, purposeful design solutions. Our comprehensive services span programming, space planning, architectural design, construction administration, master planning, and program management. With expertise in education facilities, government buildings, financial institutions, and commercial structures, we prioritize durability, sustainability, and client-specific needs. As an African American-owned firm, we bring a unique perspective to every project, emphasizing collaboration and community impact. Our long-standing relationships with clients, some dating back 65 years, reflect our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.We approach each project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring designs harmonize with their environment while meeting functional and aesthetic goals. Our team of architects and specialists has completed award-winning projects across Texas, including schools, municipal buildings, and public safety facilities. By integrating modern technology with timeless design principles, we create spaces that serve communities for generations. Our inclusive design process transforms client visions into efficient, inspiring built environments, consistently delivered on time and within budget.
Services
Architecture
Master Planning
Program Management
Construction Administration
Facility Assessments
Space Planning
Building Commissioning
Demographic Studies
Project Documentation
Bond Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in architectural design and planning.
- Our firm is African American-owned with a commitment to community impact.
- We employ a collaborative design process tailored to client-specific needs.
- Our team has completed award-winning projects for schools and municipalities.
- We maintain long-term client relationships through consistent on-time delivery.
What people say
Attention to detail
Collaborative design process
Award-winning work
On-time delivery
Community-focused designs
Services
Architectural Design
BLGY Architecture creates imaginative, functional buildings harmonizing with their environment. Our process includes pre-construction design, space planning, construction documents, and site observation. We prioritize durability, energy efficiency, and client-specific needs while maintaining budget constraints for educational, governmental, and commercial projects.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans through demographic studies, facility assessments, and site analysis. Our services include handicap accessibility reviews and bond assistance, helping clients create long-term strategies for educational campuses, municipal developments, and commercial properties across Central Texas.
Program Management
BLGY Architecture provides end-to-end program management, including vendor procurement, contract administration, and project scheduling. We ensure quality delivery for large-scale projects like the $90M Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center expansion while maintaining budget and timeline commitments.
Construction Administration
Our team manages construction phases through contract administration, payment reviews, and site observations. We ensure compliance with design specifications while addressing field changes, maintaining quality control for schools, municipal buildings, and commercial developments.
Facility Assessments
We conduct detailed evaluations of existing facilities, including capacity studies and utilization analysis. Our assessments help clients make informed decisions about renovations, expansions, or adaptive reuse projects for educational institutions and government buildings.
People
Benny L. Hawkins
Founder
Benny L. Hawkins established BLGY Architecture in 1955 and has shaped its community-focused approach. With decades of architectural experience, he emphasizes racial healing and ethical design practices while mentoring future leaders in the profession.
Sita Lakshminarayan
Architect
Sita Lakshminarayan is an award-winning architect specializing in educational facilities. She received the 2022 A4LE Distinguished Service Award and focuses on creating learning environments that support 21st-century education through innovative design solutions.
Mark Brown
Senior Architect
Mark Brown leads adaptive reuse projects and sustainability initiatives at BLGY Architecture. His expertise in historic preservation helps clients maximize existing assets while implementing modern design standards for vibrant community spaces.
Questions
What architectural services does BLGY offer?
BLGY provides architectural design, master planning, program management, construction administration, facility assessments, and bond assistance for educational, governmental, and commercial clients.
How long has BLGY been in business?
BLGY has delivered architectural solutions since 1955, maintaining client relationships for over 65 years.
What project types does BLGY specialize in?
We specialize in K-12 schools, municipal buildings, public safety facilities, financial institutions, and commercial structures.
Does BLGY work with Texas municipalities?
Yes, we've completed projects for Williamson County, City of Austin, Round Rock ISD, and other Central Texas jurisdictions.
How does BLGY approach client collaboration?
Our inclusive design process creates road maps that transform client visions into efficient, inspiring built environments through stakeholder engagement.
