Local Work
- University of Houston Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center
Player Development Creating an Edge for a New Big 12 Team
- Guy V. Lewis Development Facility Renovation (Phase II)
Championship Spaces Meet Air Jordan
Press
Architectural Record
The Ismaili Community Gets a New Home in Houston
December 8, 2025Designed by Farshid Moussavi Architecture in partnership with DLR Group, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. learns from Islamic architecture to foster cultural exchange.
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People
Leadership
Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.
Kirk Madison
K-12 Education Leader
Principal
Kirk Madison
AIA, LEED AP
K-12 Education Leader
Principal
Kirk is a master of building meaningful relationships with the clients he serves and has a track record of working with repeat clients. He is an integral member of the K-12 Education studio in Houston, working alongside DLR Group education experts to expand the firm’s practice in Texas. He has an innate ability to listen to clients and translate their needs into beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces.
Emily Winters
Higher Education Leader
Principal
Emily Winters
AIA, LEED Green Assoc.
Higher Education Leader
Principal
Emily's background in higher education design includes extensive experience in STEM and health sciences facilities. Recent work includes the programming, planning, and design for facilities at Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M University, and Blinn College District.
Donna Coussons
Higher Education Business Development Leader
Principal
Donna Coussons
Higher Education Business Development Leader
Principal
Donna leads business development within the Texas region’s higher education sector. With a rich background in the AEC industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, fostering partnerships that align with DLR Group's commitment to creating innovative and sustainable environments for learning.
Emily Moore
Senior Architect
Principal
Emily Moore
Senior Architect
Principal
Emily has 17 years of expertise in architectural design and construction, specializing in museums and performing arts spaces. Emily's passion for museum design is complemented by her personal connection to the Wolfsonian collection from her time overseeing all design phases of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa, Italy.
Careers
Design Opportunities
Driven by opportunity, we make decisions that impact not only our success but also that of our clients and partners.
