2400 McCue: Houston, Texas
2400 McCue provides an outstanding brownstone, in-fill community to a previously
condemned site. The lifestyle of 2400 McCue is unrivaled. The discerning residents enjoy the
world-renowned shopping, dining and entertainment of the uptown/galleria area of
Houston, Texas, as well as the convenient access to offices, businesses and exclusive
neighborhoods. 2400 McCue is a unique blend of urban environment and personal
space. In addition to underground parking, there are a variety of floor plans with a
multitude of custom features. The lush tropical landscaping coupled with the soothing water
features make it a true oasis in a concrete jungle.
Austin Ranch: The Colony, Texas
Built upon a terrain that is pure Texas, with several natural lakes and hundreds of 100+
year old oak trees. The target market focused on a need for a multi-faceted, master
planned community that individuals and families alike desired. Austin Ranch is a livable
mixture of the traditional neighborhood with vistas, trees, hiking and biking trails, as well as
a 4,000 SF Ranch House and Conference Center, Business Center, Fitness Center, and
spa services. Also included are baseball fields, a putting green, a resort pool with cascading
infinity edge overlooking the Indian Creek bluff, fishing at Lake Connell, concierge services and
community events.
Austin Ranch quickly surpassed the lenders expectations on leasing and continues to lead
the sub-market according to the Dallas Morning News.
Austin Ranch is not just a place to live, it is also a place to work. Freddie Mac's HomeSteps
Asset Services unit was the development's first business tenant with other companies and
retail establishments to follow. Austin Ranch is one of a handful of "New Urbanism"
communities growing around the United States.
Easton: Dallas, Texas
Easton is an urban in-fill project located just northeast of downtown Dallas. The project is the latest effort in a 10-year trend towards in-fill development occurring in older neighborhoods along North Central Expressway. Situated in a neighborhood that was first developed in the 20's and 30's, Easton was designed to incorporate a new 3-story apartment complex into an area primarily filled with craftsman-style homes. The dwelling units surround a central pre-cast parking garage effectively blocking its view from neighbors. Also, hidden in the community are an active pool courtyard and a passive courtyard with an outdoor fireplace. Inside Easton's refined exterior is a luxurious interior with many amenities.
Maple Avenue: Dallas, Texas
Borrowing aesthetically from the surrounding area of Dallas, this light industrial design uses wood, concrete and steel construction to fit 224 units and two parking structures onto a compact site while still allowing for an impressively designed and landscaped interior courtyard with a pool and pavilion.
A monumental entry to the complex is achieved with a dramatic 4-story steel & glass atrium tower as well as two massive arched automobile access with dual security gates which penetrate the building facade along Maple Avenue.
The industrial aesthetic continues into the interior of the building, with dark stained concrete floors, brick walls, exposed steel structure and consistent
architectural details throughout.
Oak Valley: Austin, Texas
The focus of the project was to create an affordable housing community near established communities while maintaining the character and neighborhood charm. Site conditions coupled with vernacular architectural detailing has made Oak Valley quaint family oriented community and neighbor to the surrounding area.
The topography of the Texas Hill country site created a challenge to the design of the duplex/townhome floor plan for the community. However this became a positive aspect for the site as it created a more "cozy" neighborhood ambiance versus the larger more standard multi-family community.
The site was heavily treed as well as having a steep slope. The design concept was to fit the buildings in-between the largest trees while saving as much of the natural vegetation and rolling hills so we could maintain the "Hill Country" style of living. This Low-Income development provides the residents with an opportunity to live in a market rate quality community without the cost.
Tuscany Villas: Plano, Texas
Tuscany Villas is located in a 2,665-acre master-
planned community. The property was
purchased from EDS as a part of their "Legacy"
master planned community. Legacy is home
to several world headquarters including: Dr.
Pepper, EDS, Fina Oil and Chemical, Frito-Lay
and J.C. Penney. When completely
developed, Legacy will be about twice the size
of downtown Dallas and is projected to employ
approximately 150,000 people. Many residents
that live at Tuscany Villas, also work within the
Legacy area and enjoy the residential flair that
Tuscany Villas provides to the mainly urban
environment.
The architectural style of Tuscany Villas
distinguishes it from surrounding communities,
by offering both town home and flat style floor
plans. Many floor plans feature a home office
(one of the most requested amenities).
Tuscany Villas offers many apartment homes
with an upgraded interior package. This
upgraded interior package includes either
ceramic tile or wood flooring in place of vinyl
tile, upgraded plumbing fixtures in the
bathrooms and kitchens, upgraded door
hardware and light fixtures, and more.
Dallas Power & Light: Dallas, Texas
One of the original structures in downtown
Dallas, the 14-story tower (now known as Dallas
Power & Light Building) was originally
constructed in 1903. The ornate 19-story art
deco tower adjacent to it was added in 1931
and an elaborate 2-story lobby and auditorium
now join both. BGO Architects has designed
156 distinctive high-end market-rate residential
lofts in the two towers. This loft conversion is
supported by a new 4 level parking structure,
with three levels below grade, constructed on
the corner of this important site on Commerce
Street. The top deck of the parking structure
contains the amenity package including a
Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, and Plaza. As
both towers maintain Historic Landmark status,
in order to receive "Historic Tax Credits", the
design solution had been compatible to the
original style of architecture. This new residential
address at the historic DP&L property enjoys all
the benefits of downtown luxury high-rise living in
a fully renovated historic art deco environment.
The Davis Building: Dallas, Texas
This important 1920's ca. office building is on
the National Register of Historic Places. Its re-
development as a residential address includes
183 lofts and street level retail as well as a new
rooftop pool and cabana. The loft aesthetic
designed for The Davis Building is a study in
contrasts. The new kitchen and bath
components are rotated within the rigid
concrete framework of the building. The
finishes for these new residential elements are
decidedly modern and high tech, from natural
maple cabinetry to black granite countertops,
from stainless steel appliances and trim to
commercial doors and hardware, the contrast
against the bare concrete and brick shell
creates a dynamic loft environment.
1505 Elm: Dallas, Texas
This vacant office property includes an
adjacent parking structure and has direct
access to the downtown tunnel network.
Positioned for a young affluent downtown
demographic, the building is totally re-skinned
for a hip new look. Our design for this adaptive
re-use includes a private health club at the
tunnel level and a penthouse level club and
lounge with views into the glass backed
swimming pool located on the roof. Residents
would enjoy the ultimate level of comfort with
the maximum amount of amenities in the very
heart of downtown Dallas.
211 N. Ervay: Dallas, Texas
The best corner in downtown Dallas is occupied
by a vacant 1950's circa background office
building clad in bright blue spandrel panels. Its
current dilapidated condition belies its potential
as an elite address. BGO Architects has sought
this project out as the perfect extreme
condition. No one else, it seems, can see past
the existing conditions that are making the
property impossible to re-develop, but its narrow
floor plates are perfectly suited to housing. Its
street presence is so strong and the corner that
it occupies is so highly visible that its
redevelopment as ultra high-end
condominiums is its only rescue from the
wrecking ball. Totally re-skinned, the resulting
image is both nostalgic and modern, a
combination demanded by the context of the
site.
Mercantile Block: Dallas, Texas
An adaptive reuse of an entire CBD block, the
Mercantile Property is comprised of four
separate but contiguous buildings totaling 1.3
million square feet. This scheme by BGO
Architects saves all four historic structures, by
repositioning the bottom four floors for a lively
downtown mall and converting the remaining
upper floors to more than 800 lofts. Bridged to
a new parking structure on the east end, and
connected to the pedestrian tunnel system, the
newly converted block is well positioned on
Main Street as the east anchor of Dallas' new
Main Street Retail Initiative. Thus the housing
component offers the very best access to new
retail services while providing all of the benefits
of quality, inner-urban loft living.
A streetscape view of the Retail Mall with major
anchor stores occupying the corner locations.
Re-glazing the existing curtain wall system wraps
a "belt" around the four existing buildings,
creating a transparent three-story base. The
lower levels of the retail component include an
exterior plaza "carved" into the north facade at
the center of the block. Linked to the tunnel
system, the plaza is an important amenity to
the pedestrian traffic on Main Street.
Purse Building: Dallas, Texas
This six story, turn-of-the-century Chicago School
Style building was one of the last significant
wood frame warehouse buildings built in Dallas.
Located within the City of Dallas' West End
Historic District, the Purse Building is also
registered as an Archeological Landmark with
the Texas Antiquities Committee. Vacant for
over a decade, BGO Architects has designed a
total re-development of this property for office
and retail use. The exterior of the building will
be completely restored to its original condition
while the interior will be totally updated with
state-of-the-art services including HVAC
systems, power and lighting, energy
management, elevators, security, and fully
compliant rest rooms. The Main Lobby will
include new elements such as leather wall
coverings, terrazzo flooring and specialty
lighting which will complement the existing
exposed wooden structure to create an
exciting, updated aesthetic.

Mazza Grandmarc: College Park, Maryland
Maximizing the site potential sums up the University of Maryland Student housing project. The site is constrained on three sides by wetlands. Moving away from the typical rectangular form that most projects use, this project utilizes a more organic form as it conforms to its surroundings.
This project features not only residential requirements but also master planning for future residential development along the major thoroughfare of Baltimore-Washington Street.
The design style for this project reflects the venacular of the surrounding community it occupies. This four-story, high density student housing project maximizes bed count while providing all amenities such as a four- story garage, surface parking, two courtyards and a close proximity to the University.

North Gate: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The project features a contemporary mediterranean architectural style which reflects the climate in which it is located. It lies adjacent to the university offering students only a short walk to class. The student housing also is close to student social centers. The first phase of the project boasted 193 units with a bed count of 351. The garage, a 5-story steel framed structure, offers convenient on-site parking and maximized site usage.

The Sanctuary: San Marcos, Texas
The Sanctuary presents many challenges such as a 30 foot drop from one corner of the site to the other. The chapel needed to be maintained as the focal point of the project. Many grand trees required special design consideration to leave them in their original condition. The Sanctuary is a product that maximizes the potential of the aesthetic quality of the area and exceeds occupancy requirements.Only two blocks from UNT, the Sanctuary will soon become the standard by which all other sudent housing is measured.

University Courtyard: Lubbock, Texas
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University House: Tucson, Arizona
University House at Star Pass is an adobe style student housing complex set in the Arizona desert. In a sun-worshippers paradise, the complex is perfect for student gatherings and enjoyment. The 428 unit complex was designed to include a clubhouse, pool, convenient parking and mail centers. The 29-acre site with an elevation change of 45 feet proved to be a challenge. The ravine and wash area that divided the project into two phases also required additional planning. Working within local Zoning Ordinances, Deed Restrictions, and the Tuscon Scenic Corridor Zone, BGO Architects reduced the environmental impact to the area while meeting the height and lighting regulations as well as the Natural Habitat, Vegetation, and Fauna Preservation requirements. This necessitated balancing graded vs. undisturbed land, water retention and harvesting requirements, and environmental impact studies.
University of Texas at Dallas: Dallas, Texas
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Phase VII
& VIIIA projects are located off of Waterview
Parkway on the west side of the UTD campus.
The 196 unit complex was designed to house
725 occupants, including clubhouse, pool,
parking and mail centers.
The Galleria of Crabtree Valley: Raleigh, North Carolina
Perched on a hillside overlooking Crabtree Mall and much of Southern Raleigh, with dynamic views of the downtown skyline, will soon be home to over 700 condominium dwellers, approximately 1200 office professionals and literally hundreds of retail shoppers. All of these people will enjoy the very best that modern living has to offer, as the Galleria will soon be known as the premier vertical mixed-use developments in the country.
Primrose: Austin, Texas
Primrose of Shadow Creek is dedicated to
providing affordable housing for seniors in the
community in addition to meeting the criteria
and scope set forth by the Texas Department of
Human Resources.
A unique aspect of Primrose of Shadow Creek is
the elevator service and laundry room in each
of the four building types. The property also
offers a coordinator and volunteers to work in
providing programs for the residents. Due to
senior's special needs, the proximity to hospitals
and medical centers is taken into
consideration. The combination of location,
services for residents, and attention to
architectural detail results in an outstanding
affordable multi-family community.
The Village at Quarry Market: San Antonio, Texas
The masterplan for this San Antonio mixed use development calls for the project to be constructed in three phases.Phase I includes four story residential buildings as well as buildings with three stories of residential over first floor retail. In total, this phase accounts for approximately 300 living units and 80,000 square feet of retail space.
Phase II incorporates a restaurant court with two buildings totalling 25,000 square feet.
Phase III, the final construction phase entails 80,000 square feet of office space over a structured parking facility.
Solo Lofts: Dallas, Texas
Solo Lofts is a contemporary style grouping of six loft buildings in the prestigious Perry Heights district of Dallas. The front elevation combines traditional red brick with natrual wood doors, covered porches and balconies and dramatic two story windows. One and two car garages provide ample room for parking. Two- story windows bring in abundant light to the main living area and master suite. Landings between floors add a sense of ceremony in going from floor to floor. The interior finishes consist of maple cabinetry, granite countertops, marble baths, slate flooring in the entry way and hardwood flooring in the main public areas, all of which gives Solo Lofts a strong sense of quality and craftsmanship.
2400 McCue: Houston, Texas
Client: Hepfner, Smith, Airhart, & Day
Number of Units: 200 UnitsAverage Unit Size: 1060 SF
Parking Structure: 94,110 SF
Austin Ranch: The Colony, Texas
Client: The Billingsly Company
Number of Units: 548 UnitsDensity: 32 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 914 SF
Easton: Dallas, Texas
Client: Phoenix Property Company
Number of Units: 150 UnitsDensity: 72 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 858 SF
Maple Avenue: Dallas, Texas
Client: MAEDC
Number of Units: 224 UnitsDensity: 44 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 824 SF
Oak Valley: Austin, Texas
Client: Affordable Housing Construction, Inc.
Number of Units: 180 UnitsTuscany Villas: Plano, Texas
Client: Madison Residential Parters
Number of Units: 328 UnitsDensity: 13 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 1018 SF
Dallas Power & Light: Dallas, Texas
Historic Renovation
Client: Hamilton Properties
Size: 240,000 SF of LoftsParking Structure: 77,000 SF
The Davis Building: Dallas, Texas
Client:
Size: 20 Stories20,000 SF
1505 Elm: Dallas, Texas
Client:
Size: 16 Stories170,000 SF
211 N. Ervay: Dallas, Texas
Client:
Size: 18 Stories190,000 SF
Mercantile Block: Dallas, Texas
Re-Development
Client: Forest City Enterprises
Size: 1,200,000 SFPurse Building: Dallas, Texas
Historic Renovation
Client: Spectrum Real Estate Services
Size: 70,000 SFMazza Grandmarc: College Park, Maryland
Client: First Worthing
Number of Units: 211 UnitsNumber of Beds: 628 Beds
North Gate: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Client: First Worthing
Phase I: 193 Units/351 BedsPhase II: 21 units/33 Beds
The Sanctuary: San Marcos, Texas
Client: Momark Properties
Number of Units: 162 UnitsNumber of Beds: 444 Beds
Size: 155,862 SF
University Courtyard: Lubbock, Texas
Client: Ambling
Number of Units: 288 UnitsNumber of Beds: 864 Beds
Average Unit Size: 1,112 SF
University House: Tucson, Arizona
Client: First Worthing
Number of Units: 161 UnitsDensity: 15 Units/Acre
Average Unit Size: 787 SF
University of Texas at Dallas: Dallas, Texas
Waterview Park Campus Housing
Client: First Worthing
Number of Units: 196 UnitsDensity: 14 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 770 SF
The Galleria of Crabtree Valley: Raleigh, North Carolina
Client: Crab Tree Avenue Investment Group, LLC
Number of Units: 360 UnitsRetail: 137,500 SF
Office: 5,900 SF
Primrose: Austin, Texas
Senior Living
Client: Southwest Housing
Number of Units: 176 UnitsDensity: 22 units/acre
Average Unit Size: 822 SF
The Village at Quarry Market: San Antonio, Texas
Client: Embrey Properties, Ltd.
Number of Units: 300 UnitsRetail: 80,000 SF
Office: 80,000 SF
Restaurant: 25,000 SF
Solo Lofts: Dallas, Texas
Townhome
Client: Hepfnier Smith Airhart & Day
Number of Units: 66 UnitsMulti-Family
High Rise Lofts
Student Housing
Residential