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Parkhill, a leading architecture and engineering firm based in the Southwest, has announced the opening of a new regional hub in downtown Fort Worth.
The office is at 640 Taylor Street in Frost Tower.
Jay Edwards, Parkhill’s fifth president since its founding in 1945, said the expansion reflects the firm’s long-standing connection to Fort Worth.
“We’ve already built great relationships in this community through several building and park projects across Tarrant County,” Edwards said in a press release.
In addition to Fort Worth, Parkhill has Texas offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, El Paso, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, and Midland.
Parkhill has been active in Fort Worth for years, with key projects that include renovations to FWISD’s Riverside Middle School, Tarrant County’s Corrections Center and Precinct 4 Maintenance Center, University Baptist Church, the Tinsley Lane Extension, Frank Kent’s Dream Park, and the ongoing TCU and Colonial Golf Center. The firm was also recently selected to participate in Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Improvement Program.
Parkhill also supports the community through its Building Community Investment program. The initiative allocates a portion of firm revenue to local charities through grants, employee matching gifts, office-led giving, and pro-bono services. Beneficiaries include Trinity Habitat for Humanity and Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth.
The new office spans 12,433 square feet and introduces a workplace design that Parkhill plans to replicate across its regional offices in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Designed by Senior Associate Alyssa Vance and Partner Kelby Sue, the space emphasizes equity, flexibility, and collaboration. Features include sit-stand desks, hoteling and benching stations, soundproofed private offices, and adaptable pods. Open collaboration zones, relaxed lounge areas, and a hospitality suite in the foyer further support teamwork and client engagement.
Sustainability also plays a central role in the design. The office reflects Parkhill’s commitment to the AIA 2030 Challenge, with energy-efficient systems, responsive lighting, biophilic materials, and low-VOC finishes to improve indoor air quality.
“We’re proud to officially put our stake in the ground in Fort Worth,” Edwards said. “We expect to have an enduring presence here by continuing to do things as we have for 80 years — working with local communities and giving back by partnering with key organizations.”
Founded in 1945, Parkhill operates across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, delivering architecture, engineering, planning, and surveying services across education, healthcare, infrastructure, and civic sectors.