ARCHITEXAS is a design-oriented firm whose mission is to serve our clients and community by creating and conserving architecture and environments that are meaningful, lasting and well crafted.

Founded by Gary Skotnicki and Craig Melde in 1978, ARCHITEXAS has grown to be Texas’ largest preservation-based architecture firm. From our offices in Dallas and Austin, we perform a wide range of planning and architectural services in the area of historic preservation, restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation and new construction. ARCHITEXAS’ clients include municipalities, county, state and federal governments, non-profit, institutional and private development organizations, and individuals. We believe the success of our practice is the result of a commitment to achieving creative and appropriate design solutions. Our award-winning firm has earned its reputation as the premiere historic preservation firm in the state of Texas.