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PBK Inc. | |
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Practice information | |
Founded | 1981 |
Location | 11 Greenway Plaza Houston, Texas |
Significant works and honors | |
Buildings | Leonard E. Merrell Center Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center (with HOK Sport) |
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https://pbk.com/ |
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