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Future-Ready Classrooms for Neurodiverse Learners in Higher Education
Future-Ready Classrooms for Neurodiverse Learners in Higher Education
Future-Ready Classrooms for Neurodiverse Learners in Higher Education
FGMA Design Principal Carol Stolt shares how flexible, inclusive classroom design can support neurodiverse learners, strengthen belonging and help higher education spaces adapt to the future of learning.
FGMA Team & Career Opportunities
FGMA Team & Career Opportunities
Since 1945, FGM Architects has designed resilient spaces that inspire connections and help communities thrive where people live, work and gather.
Learn More About FGMA
Learn More About FGMA
Since 1945, FGM Architects has designed resilient spaces that inspire connections and help communities thrive where people live, work and gather.
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Why Firefighters Face a Higher Cancer Risk | FGMA Architects Fire Station Design
Why Firefighters Face a Higher Cancer Risk | FGMA Architects Fire Station Design
Firefighters face long-term health risks long after a fire is extinguished. This article explores the growing research around occupational cancer exposure and how FGMA Architects, a national leader in fire station design, helps departments create healthier spaces for first responders.
Downers Grove Civic Center Earns 2026 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award | FGMA
Downers Grove Civic Center Earns 2026 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award | FGMA
The Downers Grove Civic Center has been recognized with a 2026 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award for its innovative design, community impact and collaborative project delivery by FGMA, Leopardo and the Village of Downers Grove.
May 12 Virtual Roundtable: Facilities that Shape Student Success
May 12 Virtual Roundtable: Facilities that Shape Student Success
Community Engagement Shapes Meaningful School Design
Community Engagement Shapes Meaningful School Design
When communities feel left out of the school design process, even necessary improvements can face resistance. But when engagement is intentional, transparent and inclusive, those same projects can gain momentum, trust and lasting support.
Officer Magazine | Indoor Firing Range Design for Law Enforcement
Officer Magazine | Indoor Firing Range Design for Law Enforcement
Indoor firing ranges play a critical role in officer readiness and safety. This article breaks down what matters most in design—from air quality to training functionality—and how thoughtful planning supports better outcomes for departments and communities.
St. Charles Community College Center for Immersive Learning
St. Charles Community College Center for Immersive Learning
Since 1945, FGM Architects has designed resilient spaces that inspire connections and help communities thrive where people live, work and gather.
Uplifting Wellness Design for Cook County's "First" First Responders
Uplifting Wellness Design for Cook County's "First" First Responders
Providing space to decompress and reset after responding to a stressful 911 call is a major component of the expanded Cook County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) facility in Des Plaines, IL. FGM Architects (FGMA) partnered with Cook County to design the expansion, ultimately enhancing overall employee comfort. The project aimed to create warm, inviting spaces integrating wellness design features inspired by natural elements and more natural daylight with finishes that are easy to maintain.
Fire Station Design Insights from a First Responder
Fire Station Design Insights from a First Responder
What happens when the designer is also the end user? Michael Seppala brings more than 20 years of first responder experience into fire station design, shaping spaces that support health, recovery and performance under pressure. From contamination control to sleep hygiene, his perspective connects real-world needs to better outcomes for crews and communities.
Renovation Transforms Public Safety Facilities
Renovation Transforms Public Safety Facilities
Discover the reasons why fire protection districts, police departments, emergency service districts, sheriff’s offices and other public safety operators are choosing to upgrade and remodel rather than rebuild and relocate.
FGMA President in 2026 St. Louis Business 500 List
FGMA President in 2026 St. Louis Business 500 List
Repurposing Campus Buildings for Student Success
Repurposing Campus Buildings for Student Success
Using Wellness to Build Bridges
Using Wellness to Build Bridges
Wellness Rooms in First Responder Design
Wellness Rooms in First Responder Design
Arlington Fire Station 8 Wins 2025 DESIGNArlington Merit Award
Arlington Fire Station 8 Wins 2025 DESIGNArlington Merit Award
PK-12 Athletic Facility Design | Building School and Community Impact
PK-12 Athletic Facility Design | Building School and Community Impact
Trauma-Informed Design at Juniper Creek Apartments
Trauma-Informed Design at Juniper Creek Apartments
Paul Klee Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
Paul Klee Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
Explore esports program design basics
Explore esports program design basics
Next Generation Learning: Guiding Principles for Adaptive, High-Performing School Design
Next Generation Learning: Guiding Principles for Adaptive, High-Performing School Design
Designing Fire Station 8: Community Engagement, Equity & Civic Identity
Designing Fire Station 8: Community Engagement, Equity & Civic Identity
Red/Yellow/Green Fire Station Design
Red/Yellow/Green Fire Station Design
Paul Klee to Lead FGMA's PK–12 Education Practice in the Mid-Atlantic
Paul Klee to Lead FGMA's PK–12 Education Practice in the Mid-Atlantic
FGM Architects announces the launch of its PK–12 education practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland, expanding the firm’s long-standing commitment to creating safe, inspiring and future-ready learning environments.
Highland Primary School Interior Design
Highland Primary School Interior Design
Throughout discussions surrounding the preschool experience in Downstate Illinois’ Highland Community Unit School District 5, one recurring question stood out: How can the building help children feel confident from day one? That guiding question shaped every decision in the project and is most evident in the interior design choices at the new Highland Primary School.
Winning the Vote Park People Podcast
Winning the Vote Park People Podcast
FGMA's Texas Design Team Reimagines PK-12 Architecture
FGMA's Texas Design Team Reimagines PK-12 Architecture
Community voices, supportive wellness spaces and future-ready schools: discover how our Texas PK-12 team envisions design that sparks curiosity and inspires learning. Rebecca Richter, Kris Waugh and Stephen Hafer share their perspectives in our newest Insights article.
How the Built Environment Becomes an Active Teaching Tool for Real-World Learning
How the Built Environment Becomes an Active Teaching Tool for Real-World Learning
Recorded live at EdSpaces 2025, Samantha explained how engaging teachers through user meetings, designing flexible classrooms and planning for evolving curriculum and technology can empower student agency, collaboration and well-being. She highlights how the built environment becomes an active teaching tool — not just a backdrop — for real-world learning. Tune in to learn more.
How City Planning, Zoning & Regulations Drive Successful Architecture Projects
How City Planning, Zoning & Regulations Drive Successful Architecture Projects
Behind every successful architecture project is more than great design—it’s smart city planning, zoning fluency, and transparent governance. In this article, Susan Barr shares lessons from a decade inside Austin’s Development Services Department and her work at FGM Architects, revealing how zoning, permitting, density, and public engagement directly affect project cost, timelines, and feasibility. From misunderstood plan reviews to the ripple effects of density on infrastructure, this is a must-read for municipal leaders, developers, and design teams navigating complex regulations. Because the question isn’t just what we build—it’s how we build it, and who it serves. 👉 Read the full article to learn how planning decisions shape communities for decades. #CityPlanning #Zoning #ArchitectureLeadership #MunicipalPlanning #UrbanDesign #PublicEngagement #FGMArchitects #CommunityImpact
Officer Station Design Silver Award Given to Downers Grove Civic Center
Officer Station Design Silver Award Given to Downers Grove Civic Center
The Downers Grove Civic Center has received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Silver Award in the 2025 Officer Station Design Awards, recognizing its powerful blend of civic identity, sustainability and community-first design! The law enforcement facility is game-changing for the Police Department. Officers now have a space custom designed for them featuring safe, efficient detainee transfer and evidence management. Officer safety and health is prioritized in training, wellness and amenity spaces including a mat room, indoor firing range and a dedicated quiet room to decompress.
Designing Schools as Safe Havens
Designing Schools as Safe Havens
Designing Fire Stations for All
Designing Fire Stations for All
An Industry In Demand: Designing Auto Tech Learning Facilities for Student Success
An Industry In Demand: Designing Auto Tech Learning Facilities for Student Success
FGMA Welcomes New CMO, Stacey Doherty
FGMA Welcomes New CMO, Stacey Doherty
Winning the Vote: How to Run a Successful Recreation Facilities Referendum
Winning the Vote: How to Run a Successful Recreation Facilities Referendum
Station Design Expert at FGMA Explores Benefits and Challenges of Renovating a Fire Station
Station Design Expert at FGMA Explores Benefits and Challenges of Renovating a Fire Station
St. Louis PK-12 Leader Emily Spindler Shares Insights on the Future of Ed Spaces | FGM Architects
St. Louis PK-12 Leader Emily Spindler Shares Insights on the Future of Ed Spaces | FGM Architects
FGMA Wins Two 2025 AIA NEI Awards
FGMA Wins Two 2025 AIA NEI Awards
Downers Grove Civic Center Redefines Collaboration and Sustainability
Downers Grove Civic Center Redefines Collaboration and Sustainability
Prairie Trails School Receives 2025 AIA Illinois Capitol Award
Prairie Trails School Receives 2025 AIA Illinois Capitol Award
Building Trust, Building Futures: for Federal Clients | FGM Architects
Building Trust, Building Futures: for Federal Clients | FGM Architects
Two FGMA Fire Stations Receive F.I.E.R.O. Awards
Two FGMA Fire Stations Receive F.I.E.R.O. Awards
CTE Students Thrive when Design Centers Their Needs
CTE Students Thrive when Design Centers Their Needs
The Power of Renderings to Bring Architecture to Life
The Power of Renderings to Bring Architecture to Life
Designing for the Senses
Designing for the Senses
2nd Place: Golf Inc. Clubhouse of the Year
2nd Place: Golf Inc. Clubhouse of the Year
New Police Station in Elgin, TX Designed with Purpose and Context
New Police Station in Elgin, TX Designed with Purpose and Context
FGMA 7th Largest Architecture Firm in Chicago
FGMA 7th Largest Architecture Firm in Chicago
The Topping Out Ceremony: Why a Tree is Placed on the Final Beam
The Topping Out Ceremony: Why a Tree is Placed on the Final Beam
Texas Design Team Reimagines PK-12 Architecture
Texas Design Team Reimagines PK-12 Architecture
Top 10 Tips for Designing a Church Youth Room
Top 10 Tips for Designing a Church Youth Room
Tech-Forward Higher Ed Learning in St. Louis
Tech-Forward Higher Ed Learning in St. Louis
Transportation Center STLCC-Forest Park
Transportation Center STLCC-Forest Park
ULI Austin Best Project Finalist: St. Austin
ULI Austin Best Project Finalist: St. Austin
USACE Omaha District - Offutt Security Campus
USACE Omaha District - Offutt Security Campus
New Blueprint for Community Engagement
New Blueprint for Community Engagement
Transition & Breakout Spaces in Higher Ed Design
Transition & Breakout Spaces in Higher Ed Design
Alyson Sternquist and Troy Kerr Step into New Roles in FGMA’s Chicago Region
Alyson Sternquist and Troy Kerr Step into New Roles in FGMA’s Chicago Region
FGMA's New Executive Vice Presidents
FGMA's New Executive Vice Presidents
FGMA Welcomes Shane Harris, BD Lead
FGMA Welcomes Shane Harris, BD Lead
Staunton CUSD 6 Breaks Ground on High School
Staunton CUSD 6 Breaks Ground on High School
FGMA Hires Charles J. Mueller as New CFO
FGMA Hires Charles J. Mueller as New CFO
Diane Gilmartin, CFO at FGMA, Retires
Diane Gilmartin, CFO at FGMA, Retires
High-Performance Design
High-Performance Design
Building for Wellness
Building for Wellness
How Renovation Can Transform Public Safety Facilities
How Renovation Can Transform Public Safety Facilities
Leveling Up: Making Space for Esports
Leveling Up: Making Space for Esports
Shelters with Purpose: How Jen Carlson is Shaping Safer, Smarter Schools
Shelters with Purpose: How Jen Carlson is Shaping Safer, Smarter Schools
Designing Schools as Safe Havens
Designing Schools as Safe Havens
Holistic Station Design
Holistic Station Design
FGMA Ranked #3 Largest Firm in St. Louis
FGMA Ranked #3 Largest Firm in St. Louis
Q&A: Wayfinding for PK-12 Schools
Q&A: Wayfinding for PK-12 Schools
FGMA Welcomes Ed Ault
FGMA Welcomes Ed Ault
Adaptive Reuse and Municipal Facilities
Adaptive Reuse and Municipal Facilities
Embracing AI Tools to Enhance our Client’s Architectural Design Outcomes
Embracing AI Tools to Enhance our Client’s Architectural Design Outcomes
Jump-Start your Next Community-Recreation Master Plan
Jump-Start your Next Community-Recreation Master Plan
FGMA Oak Brook Office Relocating to Westbrook Corporate Center 2.10.25
FGMA Oak Brook Office Relocating to Westbrook Corporate Center 2.10.25
New Insights for Tomorrow's 911 Facilities
New Insights for Tomorrow's 911 Facilities
What Inspired Alyson to Join FGMA
What Inspired Alyson to Join FGMA
Register for EdMarket Virtual Roundtable
Register for EdMarket Virtual Roundtable
New Era for Queen Bee School District
New Era for Queen Bee School District
Creating Spaces for Neurodiverse Students
Creating Spaces for Neurodiverse Students
Supporting the Growth of Community and Technical Colleges Through Design
Supporting the Growth of Community and Technical Colleges Through Design
Wellness Rooms in First Responder Design
Wellness Rooms in First Responder Design
2024 Station Design Awards
2024 Station Design Awards
Chelsea Intermediate School
Chelsea Intermediate School
Springman Middle School wayfinding in new addition
Springman Middle School wayfinding in new addition
Project Delivery Methods: Pros and Cons
Project Delivery Methods: Pros and Cons
New Transit and Public Safety Center Opens
New Transit and Public Safety Center Opens
National Police Week: Sheriff’s Office Quiet Room Featured by Thomson Reuters Institute
National Police Week: Sheriff’s Office Quiet Room Featured by Thomson Reuters Institute
Celebrating Two Special Volunteer Firefighters on the Public Safety Team
Celebrating Two Special Volunteer Firefighters on the Public Safety Team
Godfrey Fire Protection District Celebrates Consolidated Engine House and Administrative Headquarters
Godfrey Fire Protection District Celebrates Consolidated Engine House and Administrative Headquarters
Sustainable Design: Prairie Trails Schools Achieves National Recognition with Better Project, Better Practice Award
Sustainable Design: Prairie Trails Schools Achieves National Recognition with Better Project, Better Practice Award
FGMA's Faith-based Practice Ranked Among Top in Nation
FGMA's Faith-based Practice Ranked Among Top in Nation
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