SPACES FOR URBAN LIVING SELECT PROJECT PORTFOLIO
FIRM INFORMATION
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 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.
The Urban Residential Studio at Ziegler Cooper envisions a brighter future for urban living and is recognized by the marketplace as the firm of choice for our innovative design solutions of high density, urban residential, mixed-use and hospitality architecture. Through research-based design we benchmark urban residential products in the market place, research market trends, analyze demographic data, and study urban patterns in both domestic and international cities to provide design solutions that give our clients a competitive edge.
STUDIO STATS HIGH-RISE
12,737,879 SF $2,819,581,000 MID-RISE
8,748,560 SF $1,211,203,000 TOTAL UNITS
15,359 Units 23,486,439 GSF $4,030,784,000 COMMERCIAL OFFICE
8,305,316 SF
OUR CLIENTS With an urban residential portfolio totaling 18 million square feet, Ziegler Cooper is reshaping the urban landscape toward denser, more inviting and more walkable communities. The firm has provided design services to recognized leaders in the multifamily industry including Gables Residential, The Hanover Company, Hines, Camden Property Trust and General Investment & Development Companies. Our clients repeatedly rely on us to design well appointed, amenity rich, mid-rise and high-rise projects that create a distinctive sense of place. Our designs attract Baby Boomers looking for a more simplified living and Gen Y Millennials seeking the “live, work, play� urban lifestyle. Through research-based design we benchmark urban residential products in the market place, research market trends, analyze demographic and US Census data and study urban patterns in both domestic and international cities to provide design solutions that lend our clients a competitive edge. As recognized thought leaders, we share our insights through writing and speaking on the subject of urbanism, density and micro-villages, which contribute to the sustainable growth model of our cities and enrich our quality of life.
OUR PROJECTS The Austonian, Austin, Texas
Uptown Hills, Houston, Texas
Gables Republic Square, Austin, Texas
Greystar Speer Street, Denver, Colorado
Catalyst Houston, Houston, Texas
Gables Jackson Street, Denver, Colorado
Camden Conte, Houston, Texas
One Lake’s Edge, The Woodlands, Texas
Block 98, Houston, Texas
Gables Memorial Hills, Houston, Texas
The Sovereign, Houston, Texas
Preston Hollow Village, Dallas, Texas
The Broadway, San Antonio, Texas
Millennium Rainey Street, Austin, Texas
Gables Park Plaza Tower, Austin, Texas
Gables Waterford, Houston, Texas
Highland Tower, Houston, Texas
Gables Westcreek, Houston, Texas
Hanover Southampton, Houston, Texas
Gables Tanglewood, Houston, Texas
Hines Market Square, Houston, Texas
Gables Park Plaza, Austin, Texas
Gables Smith Street, Houston, Texas
Gables Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado
Gables River Oaks, Houston, Texas
Olympia at Willowick, Houston, Texas
West Village, Dallas, Texas
The Briarglen, Houston, Texas
2727 Kirby, Houston, Texas
Waterway Lofts I & II, The Woodlands, Texas
Montebello, Houston, Texas
Sierra at Fall Creek, Houston, Texas
Villa d’Este, Houston, Texas
Hines Sloans Lake, Denver, Colorado
Sapphire I & II, Padre Island, Texas
Terraces at Katy Trail, Dallas, Texas
Tower at Post Oak, Houston, Texas
Sonoma, Houston, Texas
OUR TEAM
R. SCOTT ZIEGLER AIA
PRINCIPALIN-CHARGE
EXPERIENCE 39 years
EDUCATION
Rice University, Master of Architecture; Trinity University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
SUMMARY
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
R. Scott Ziegler is a thought leader on the subject of urbanism, as well as frequent guest speaker at Rice University, Urban Land Institute, Texas Society of Architects, Multifamily Executive Conferences and, most recently, Architectural Record’s Local Leaders Multi-Unit Panel Discussion.
The Austonian; 56-Story Condo Tower; Austin, Texas
As Principal-in-Charge of the Urban Residential Studio, Scott plays an active role in shaping the urban landscape through his published writings in professional journals on the subjects of Sustainable Urban Growth Strategies and High Density Mixed-Use Developments. Scott’s Urban Residential experience is tempered by industry leaders including Hines, Gables Residential Trust, General Investment and Development, The Hanover Companies, Camden REIT, Trammell Crow Residential, Dinerstein Companies and Forest City for the design of lowrise, mid-rise and high-rise developments.
The Broadway; 20-Story Apartment Tower; San Antonio, Texas
With projects totaling over 18 million s.f. and $2.5 billion in construction value, Scott is adept in providing design direction to his clients in the form of density studies, developing appropriate unit mix, unit design, lifestyle demographics, amenity packages, interior design and insight into future design trends. Scott’s insight and knowledge of the profession have led his firm to design numerous award-winning projects that have garnered regional and national recognition. Scott’s design experience reflects his belief that beautiful architecture enriches people’s lives and expresses the spirit of our time through art, craft and technology.
Hines Market Square; 32-Story Apartment Tower; Houston, Texas
The Sovereign; 21-Story Apartment Tower; Houston, Texas The Catalyst; 28-Story Mixed-Use Project; Houston, Texas 2727 Kirby; 30-Story Condo Tower; Houston, Texas Park Plaza Tower Phase II; 18-Story Apartment Tower; Austin, Texas Highland Tower; 15-Story Condo Tower; Houston, Texas Greystar Speer Street; 16-Story Mixed-Use Project; Denver, Colorado Preston Hollow Village; 8-Story Mixed-Use Development; Dallas, Texas Hanover Southampton; 12-Story Apartment Tower;
DAWNA HOUCHIN AIA, LEED AP
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
EXPERIENCE 15 years
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design
SUMMARY Dawna Houchin joined Ziegler Cooper in 2010 after working for a Zaha Hadid Architects in London, where she worked on numerous challenging and rewarding projects, including the Eli + Edythe Broad Modern Art Museum on the Michigan State University Campus. She is a registered architect and LEED-accredited professional with over nine years of experience in commercial architecture.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE The Catalyst; 28-Story Mixed-Use Project; Houston, Texas Greystar Speer Street; 16-Story Mixed-Use Project; Denver, Colorado West Village; 21-Story Mixed-Use Development; Dallas, Texas Discovery Tower; 40-Story Mixed-Use Project; Houston, Texas Camden Conte; 20-Story Apartment Tower; Houston, Texas The Tower; Mixed-Use Urban Residential Development; Fort Worth, Texas* Farrer Court Master Plan; 7 Residential Towers; Singapore* Cairo Expo City Master Plan Competition; Expo Center, Convention Center, 2 Hotel Towers, Office Tower + Shopping Mall; Cairo* *Individual experience
DESIGNER EXPERIENCE 5 Years
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Bachelor of Architecture
SUMMARY Erin joined Ziegler Cooper in 2016 after working with Rottet Studio in Houston. During her studies at the University of Houston, Erin worked for Foscari Interiors on a number of residential projects with a focus on highend kitchen and bath design and construction. Since then she has gained experience in hospitality working for Rottet Studio on numerous hotel projects. Erin has a strong focus in 3D modeling, presentational graphics and renderings, documentation and consultant coordination.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE Hotel Alessandra; 25-Story Hotel Tower; Houston, Texas* Cavalry Court Hotel; 3-Story Hotel; College Station, Texas* Loews Hotel Houston; 22-Story Hotel Tower; Houston, Texas* The River Oaks Condominiums; 18-Story Residential Tower; Houston, Texas* Hyatt Imperial Suites; 30-Story Hotel Tower; Houston, Texas* Hilton Curio; 12-Story Hotel Tower; Nashville, Tennessee* West University Residence; 2,500 SF; Houston, Texas* The Woodlands Residence; 6,000 SF; The Woodlands, Texas* Memorial Residence; 5,500 SF; Houston, Texas*
*Individual Experience
ERIN DOREY
HIGH-RISE URBAN LIVING
CATALYST
HOUSTON, TEXAS
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
CATALYST Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN HOUSTON, TEXAS
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
THE SOVEREIGN Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE HOUSTON, TEXAS
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
CAMDEN CONTE Houston, Texas
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET DENVER, COLORADO
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
GREYSTAR SPEER STREET Denver, Colorado
ARIS MARKET SQUARE HOUSTON, TEXAS
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
ARIS MARKET SQUARE Houston, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN AUSTIN, TEXAS
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
THE AUSTONIAN Austin, Texas
2727 KIRBY HOUSTON, TEXAS
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
2727 KIRBY Houston, Texas
GABLES PARK PLAZA AUSTIN, TEXAS
GABLES PARK PLAZA Austin, Texas
GABLES PARK PLAZA Austin, Texas
GABLES PARK PLAZA Austin, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER HOUSTON, TEXAS
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HIGHLAND TOWER Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON HOUSTON, TEXAS
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
HANOVER SOUTHAMPTON Houston, Texas
BLOCK 98
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BLOCK 98 Houston, Texas
BLOCK 98 Houston, Texas
BLOCK 98 Houston, Texas
BLOCK 98 Houston, Texas
BLOCK 98 Houston, Texas
MID-RISE URBAN LIVING
GABLES CHERRY CREEK DENVER, COLORADO
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
GABLES CHERRY CREEK Denver, Colorado
DINERSTEIN 7TH & GRANT DENVER, COLORADO
DINERSTEIN 7TH & GRANT Denver, Colorado
GABLES TANGLEWOOD HOUSTON, TEXAS
GABLES TANGLEWOOD Houston, Texas
GABLES TANGLEWOOD Houston, Texas
GABLES TANGLEWOOD Houston, Texas
GABLES TANGLEWOOD Houston, Texas
GABLES TANGLEWOOD Houston, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
ONE LAKE’S EDGE The Woodlands, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL DALLAS, TEXAS
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
TERRACES AT KATY TRAIL Dallas, Texas
OLYMPIA AT WILLOWICK HOUSTON, TEXAS
OLYMPIA AT WILLOWICK Houston, Texas
OLYMPIA AT WILLOWICK Houston, Texas
OLYMPIA AT WILLOWICK Houston, Texas
OLYMPIA AT WILLOWICK Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS HOUSTON, TEXAS
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES RIVER OAKS Houston, Texas
GABLES MEMORIAL HILLS
HOUSTON, TEXAS
GABLES MEMORIAL HILLS Houston, Texas
GABLES MEMORIAL HILLS Houston, Texas
GABLES MEMORIAL HILLS Houston, Texas
70 0 LOUISIA NA ST RE ET, SU IT E 350 , HOUSTON, T EX AS 770 02