Corgan (company)

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Corgan Associates, Inc.
Company type Private
Industry Architecture
Founded1938;87 years ago (1938)
Dallas, Texas
Founders
Headquarters,
U.S.
Number of locations
20 offices [1]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Scott Ruch (CEO)
  • Lindsay Wilson (president)
  • Steve Hulsey (president)
Services
RevenueIncrease2.svg US$510.47 million (2024)
Number of employees
1000+ (2024)
Website www.corgan.com

Corgan Associates, Inc., commonly known as Corgan, is an American multinational architecture and design firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It is one of the largest architecture firms in the world, both by revenue and number of architects. [2] [3] Corgan reported a revenue of US$510.47 million in 2024 and employs over 1000 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. [4] [1]

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The firm provides architectural services in various sectors, including aviation, commercial, data centers, education, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, offices, and workplaces.

History

Founded in 1938 by Jack Corgan in Dallas, Texas, Corgan initially focused on designing movie theaters and drive-ins. [5] [6] In the mid-20th century, the firm became known for its work on hotel along Route 66 and movie palaces in small towns such as Vernon, Texas, and Chickasha, Oklahoma. [7] During this period, Corgan designed over 90 movie theaters, [8] some of which have been preserved as historic landmarks. [9] [10]

In 1956, Corgan was selected to design the Dallas Love Field Airport Terminal, which served as the primary airport for Dallas at the time. The terminal's design incorporated features such as a mezzanine dining room and moving walkways, which were considered advanced concept for that period. [7] [11] [12] [13]

In 1979, the firm formalized its data center architecture practice, [14] [15] and by 2018, it had completed more than 1,200 data centers for technology and telecommunications companies worldwide. [16]

In August 2025, Corgan acquired Boston-based architecture and interior design firm Dyer Brown & Associates. [17] [18]

Offices

Corgan operates 20 offices worldwide. In addition to its headquarters in Dallas, the firm operates in major metropolitan areas within the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. International locations include London, Singapore, and Dublin. [1]

Rankings

Notable Projects

Sacramento International Airport - Central Terminal B, Sacramento, California (2011) Sacramento Airport, Sacramento, California.tif
Sacramento International Airport - Central Terminal B, Sacramento, California (2011)
New Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas (2015) Parkland Nima 1.jpg
New Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas (2015)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Satellite Terminal, Shanghai, China (2014) Shanghai Pudong Satellite Terminal (49458840831).jpg
Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Satellite Terminal, Shanghai, China (2014)
One Arts Plaza, Dallas, Texas (2007) Dallas One Arts Plaza 1.jpg
One Arts Plaza, Dallas, Texas (2007)

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