History
Oglesby Greene is an architecture, urban planning and interior design practice with a distinguished heritage. Evolved from and firmly rooted in the modernist tradition of architecture, the principals are committed to producing notable buildings, spaces and landscapes that are both timeless and of its time. The Oglesby Group and the Office of Graham Greene merged in 1995 and provide quality design, a high level of service and personal involvement that is the firm’s hallmark.
Throughout its 74-year history, the firm’s emphasis has been placed on quality rather than largeness or quantity. To achieve the quality and personal involvement desired by the firm’s principals, the size of the firm has remained relatively modest - by design.
This vision for the firm has resulted in a uniquely diversified practice, including civic, religious, commercial, educational, residential, and adaptive re-use projects. These projects have been recognized with numerous architectural design awards (AIA), more than any other firm in the Metroplex. Oglesby Greene was named the recipient of the Firm Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a firm by the Texas Society of Architects.
While Oglesby Greene’s rich history is varied in project types and sizes, the firm’s high-quality design and client satisfaction is constant.
Activism - Throughout our firm's history we have been advocates for good design in our community.
"I think this is a terrible idea!" Firm founder Bud Oglesby voices his opposition to the downtown tunnel system at its inception and the firm has continued prescient opposition to them.
Bud Oglesby and the AIA committee he chaired proposed a park in the Trinity floodplain long before the current Trinity Park plans were made. Additionally, he saw the disarray that had been produced through un-planned development and produced a movie which urged Dallasites to adopt a comprehensive plan to control development and create a thoughtful, viable city.
This tradition continues with our participation in the civic discussions that permeate Dallas’s urban culture.