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Our Design Philosophy Founded in 1977, Ziegler Cooper Architects designs buildings that are inspirational, highly functional and sustainable, resulting in extremely valuable assets for their owners. Our design solutions reflect a fresh approach that respects the context, reinterprets historical tradition and transcends immediate circumstances to connect with the client’s vision. We pursue innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit, exploring the influences of a building — the uniqueness of the site, its setting and current/future occupants, visitors and patrons. A true expression of our firm’s commitment to creativity, our own office space is an open studio environment that inspires creativity and collaboration. We believe inspirational architecture has the power to uplift the human spirit and provides a constant vision of excellence. Our Structure Ziegler Cooper is organized into studios, creating a business model that provides specialized expertise to meet the specific needs of each client. This structure allows our design teams to become recognized authorities and thought leaders in each of our focus areas. Each studio is led by a principal of the firm and supported by a design team to provide comprehensive programming, design, construction and project administration
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services. The range of experience levels throughout each studio allows new and well seasoned professionals to collaborate and share their knowledge of the design field. Our Culture The ethos of ZCA can best be described as a firm passionate about design. Today, Ziegler Cooper is comprised of over one hundred diversified and creative minds with an extensive depth of design knowledge and technical talent. The professional experience of the architectural and interior design staff has been nurtured through internal growth and purposeful recruitment of talented individuals from across the country. Our firm is dedicated to its employees and continuously works to provide an atmosphere that focuses on education and professional support. This spirit evinces itself in our commitment to growth by finding and nurturing quality people, and in the desire to aggressively expand our solid client base throughout Texas and in other geographic areas where clients and special opportunities take us. In every project we undertake, our goal remains constant — excellence in design and service.
Planning a place of worship is one of the most challenging and rewarding undertakings a congregation will experience. Your church’s design is personal, expressive and intimately connected to what you profess. It is an outward expression of your faith and a physical invitation for others to join in the celebration of faith. Planning is paramount to delivering successful projects, from campus master plans, sanctuaries, chapels and places for discipleship to teaching environments and facilities for administering church business. Every part of the facility contributes to your ability to minister; each space requires careful thought. Every project is an exercise in stewardship. Ziegler Cooper Architects has the skills, experience and the passion, and we are ready to journey with you.
OUR TEAM
PRINCIPALIN-CHARGE
EXPERIENCE 26 Years
EDUCATION Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design
SUMMARY Steve joined the firm in 1988 and has more than 26 years of experience in design, construction documentation and construction administration. He became a vice president of the firm in 1995. His experience includes a wide range of building types - religious, public, educational, retail and residential. Steve is a member of AIA Houston. He has served as co-chair of the Associates Liaison Committee of AIA Houston and as a member of the Texas Society of Architects Young Professionals Outreach Committee. Steve and his family are active members of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Missouri City, Texas.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE The John Cooper School; The Woodlands, Texas Covenant Preparatory School; Kingwood, Texas Christ the Redeemer School; Cypress, Texas St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church; Nassau Bay, Texas St. Helen Catholic Church; Pearland, Texas First United Methodist Church Dickinson; Dickinson, Texas Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; Houston, Texas Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Houston, Texas Mary Immaculate Chapel for Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province; Houston, Texas Mary Queen Catholic Church; Friendswood, Texas Queen of Peace Catholic Church; Houston, Texas Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Conroe, Texas Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church; Dickinson, Texas
STEVE LUCCHESI AIA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
EXPERIENCE 31 Years
EDUCATION University of Arizona, Bachelor of Architecture; Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design
SUMMARY During her more than thirty-one years experience, Susan has directed entire projects and participated in specific aspects of projects such as performing budget analysis, programming, design development, construction documents, building permits, variances, ADA review, bidding and construction administration. Susan joined HBL in 1996 prior to its acquisition by Ziegler Cooper and serves as a Senior Project Manager.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE First Baptist Church and Pasadena Christian Academy; Pasadena, Texas Katy Family YMCA; Katy, Texas Clay Road Family YMCA; Houston, Texas Cypress Creek Lakes Community Center; Cypress, Texas Dickinson City Hall & Library Complex; Dickinson, Texas City of Friendswood Public Works; Friendswood, Texas City of Friendswood City Hall Renovation; Friendswood, Texas Alvin Animal Control; Alvin, TexaS Missouri City Fire Station #5; Missouri City, Texas Pearland Fire and EMS Administration Building; Pearland, Texas Jersey Village Police Department; Jersey Village, Texas Pearland Fire Station #5; Pearland, Texas
SUSAN DIETERICH
AIA, LEED AP
ERIC KORTH AIA
SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
EXPERIENCE 20 Years
EDUCATION Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design
SUMMARY Eric joined ZCA in 1996 and has more than 15 years experience working on a wide variety of projects. His expertise lies in the design and development of all types of buildings, including civic, public, governmental and religious buildings. Eric is a Member of AIA Houston. He is an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood. He belongs to the Galveston Historical Foundation and the Alvin Museum Society.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; Houston, Texas St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church; Texas City, Texas Mary Queen Catholic Church; Friendswood, Texas First Baptist Church; Friendswood, Texas First Baptist Church Pasadena; Pasadena, Texas St. Bernadette Catholic Church; Clear Lake, Texas Alvin Lutheran Church; Alvin, Texas Covenant Presbyterian Church; College Station, Texas First United Methodist Church; Missouri City, Texas Christ the Servant Lutheran Church; Houston, Texas First United Methodist Church; Orange, Texas Central Baptist Church; Deer Park, Texas Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; Manvel, Texas St. Paul Catholic Church; Nassau Bay, Texas St. Ignatius Catholic Church
SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
EXPERIENCE 36 Years
EDUCATION Tulane University, Master of Architecture
SUMMARY With over 36 years experience in architecture, Ken has been involved in a wide range of building types and architectural systems. Engaged predominantly in the production of construction documents, his goal in developing design concepts for maximum value and constructability. Ken has earned a reputation for efficiently producing high quality design documents and effective construction administration. Ken joined Ziegler Cooper Architects in 2014 after 26 years with Matrix-Spencer-Herolz Architects.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE Covenant Preparatory School; Kingwood, Texas Village Middle School; Houston, Texas The John Cooper School; The Woodlands, Texas Kingwood United Methodist Church & School; Houston, Texas John F. Kennedy Elementary School; Houston, Texas* J. R. Reynolds Elementary School; Houston, Texas* Oak Forest Elementary School; Houston, Texas* Schindewolf Intermediate School; Klein, Texas* Dulles High School / Middle School; Sugar Land, Texas* Stephen F. Austin High School; Sugar Land, Texas* Rice K-8 School; Houston, Texas* St. John the Divine Episcopal Church; Houston, Texas* *Individual experience from prior firms
KEN CVEJANOVICH AIA, LEED AP BD+C
STEPHANIE KAUP
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
EXPERIENCE 15 Years
EDUCATION Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Architecture
SUMMARY Stephanie has numerous years of experience in Master Planning, Design, Documentation and Construction Administration, ADA and Code Reviews. She has more the 13 years of experience working on a wide range of building types such as Residential, Public, Education and Religious. In July of 2000, Stephanie joined Ziegler Cooper Architects. Stephanie is an associate Member of AIA Houston. She is also a member of Shadycrest Baptist Church in Friendswood.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE Covenant Preparatory School; Kingwood, Texas St. Angela Merici Catholic Church; Missouri City, Texas St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Education Building; Spring, Texas Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; Conroe, Texas Mary Queen Catholic Church; Friendswood, Texas St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church; Houston, Texas St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church; Nassau Bay, Texas Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; Cypress, Texas First United Methodist Church of Dickinson; Dickinson, Texas Grand Parkway Baptist Church Youth Building; Houston, Texas St. Helen Catholic Church; Pearland, Texas Wilcrest Baptist Church; Houston, Texas
DESIGN + TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE 8 Years
EDUCATION University of Texas at San Antonio, Bachelor of Science
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Gabe Olmos joined Ziegler Cooper in 2013, with more than eight years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. As a design professional, Gabe utilizes his skills in such programs as Revit, AutoCAD Solid Works / Structure Works and Rhino.
Covenant Preparatory School; Kingwood, Texas
He is highly proficient in BIM modeling and 3D rendering. His experience includes medical and federal facilities, K-12 schools, student housing and university stadia, residential housing, offices and retail centers.
The John Cooper School; The Woodlands, Texas
Kingwood United Methodist Church & School; Houston, Texas St. John XXIII High School; Katy, Texas
Episcopal High School; Houston, Texas First Baptist Christian Academy; Pasadena, Texas Christ Church Cathedral; Houston, Texas Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital; Sweetwater, Texas Haskell Memorial Hospital Renovation; Haskell, Texas Flexile Office Building; San Antonio, Texas* Schreiner University Campus Ministry Center; Kerrville, Texas* Agnes Cotton Elementary School; San Antonio, Texas* * Individual experience from prior firms
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CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART HOUSTON, TEXAS
CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Houston, Texas
CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Houston, Texas
CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Houston, Texas
CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART Houston, Texas
FIRST BAPTIST PASADENA PASADENA, TEXAS
FIRST BAPTIST PASADENA Pasadena, Texas
FIRST BAPTIST PASADENA Pasadena, Texas
FIRST BAPTIST PASADENA Pasadena, Texas
FIRST BAPTIST PASADENA Pasadena, Texas
KINGWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH KINGWOOD, TEXAS
KINGWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Kingwood, Texas
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL HOUSTON, TEXAS
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Houston, Texas
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Houston, Texas
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Houston, Texas
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Houston, Texas
LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOUSTON, TEXAS
LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Houston, Texas
LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Houston, Texas
LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Houston, Texas
LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Houston, Texas
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CLEAR LAKE, TEXAS
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Clear Lake, Texas
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Clear Lake, Texas
CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Clear Lake, Texas
UNIVERSAL CHURCH WESTPARK HOUSTON, TEXAS
UNIVERSAL CHURCH WESTPARK Houston, Texas
UNIVERSAL CHURCH WESTPARK Houston, Texas
UNIVERSAL CHURCH WESTPARK Houston, Texas
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PLANTERSVILLE, TEXAS
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Plantersville, Texas
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Plantersville, Texas
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Plantersville, Texas
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST The Woodlands, Texas
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST The Woodlands, Texas
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST The Woodlands, Texas
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST The Woodlands, Texas
ATASCOCITA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HUMBLE, TEXAS
ATASCOCITA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Humble, Texas
ATASCOCITA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Humble, Texas
ATASCOCITA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Humble, Texas
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CYPRESS, TEXAS
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Cypress, Texas
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Cypress, Texas
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