Brown Reynolds Watford Architects is pleased to announce the opening of their newest studio in San Francisco, CA.  In addition to locations in Dallas, College Station, and Houston, the West Coast location further expands BRW’s architectural reach.

BRW welcomes the addition of Chris Ford AIA, as Principal and Studio Director for the San Francisco location.  Chris brings his 30 years of experience and 12 years as the Principal of C3DA in merging his operation into BRW Architects.

Dallas’s Fire Station No. 33 was recently awarded with LEED Silver Certification by the US Green Building Council.  The station, located in a South Central Oak Cliff neighborhood, achieved LEED Silver certification by maximizing natural daylight and views while minimizing heat gain.  The design also called for the use of recycled materials and energy efficient mechanical systems.

The City of Dallas Parks and Recreation and the National Audubon Society were awarded the TSA Citation of Honor for the Trinity River Audubon Center.  This honor is "awarded to organizations outside the professionwhose activities make significant contributions to the goals of the architectural profession for improvement of the natural or built environment in Texas."

Craig Reynolds, FAIA is recieving the TSA Award for Community Service in Honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA.  This honor is "awarded to an individual TSA member for an extended commitment to community service or significant contribution evidenced in a positive impact on urban, environmental, or neighborhood issues to enhance their commuity.  The award is named in honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA, whose community service extended over a lifetime of commitment resulting in significant community enhancements. (Taken from Texas Society of Architects/AIA Website)

BRW has recently received the Texas Recreation and Parks Society 2010 Facility Award for the Trinity River Audubon Center.