History

In 1995, after he worked and studied for over 11 years with world-renowned architects and educators, Jim Wilson, AIA, returned to his hometown of McKinney, Texas to found Jim Wilson Architects.

FIRMLY ROOTED.

Jim received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University, which awarded him the prestigious Gerald M. McCue Medal.

Licensed as a registered architect in the state of Virginia since 1991 and in the state of Texas since 1995, Jim has worked and studied with industry icons Barton Myers, Mack Scogin, and Michael Sorkin. This experience, along with his expertise in the realm of design, prompted offers from numerous firms across the nation. But Jim’s commitment was to the community that his father and grandfather helped build.

In 1995, with nothing more than contracts for a single-family residence and renovations to a church, Jim boldly began his architectural practice in historic downtown McKinney - a firm rooted in the design of buildings and committed to the exploration of ideas.

BUILDING. IDEAS.

Today, Jim Wilson Architects is a full-service architectural firm with a talented, diversified staff and a portfolio of more than 250 projects. The practice, which sits squarely in the heart of one of the nation's fastest growing cities, is respected for its positive approach to architecture.

With a reputation for both design and service excellence, the firm carefully conceptualizes a project and skillfully executes it using innovative ideas and proven processes. Whether a bank or technology center, library or fire station, every structure is built on a foundation of global vision and small-town values.

That is the promise of Jim Wilson Architects.

History Team Achievements Philosophy Process	History Team Achievements Philosophy Process Commercial Education Financial Healthcare Municipal Museums Religious Residential History In 1995, after he worked and studied for over 11 years with world-renowned architects and educators, Jim Wilson, AIA, returned to his hometown of McKinney, Texas to found Jim Wilson Architects. FIRMLY ROOTED. Jim received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University, which awarded him the prestigious Gerald M. McCue Medal. Licensed as a registered architect in the state of Virginia since 1991 and in the state of Texas since 1995, Jim has worked and studied with industry icons Barton Myers, Mack Scogin, and Michael Sorkin. This experience, along with his expertise in the realm of design, prompted offers from numerous firms across the nation. But Jim’s commitment was to the community that his father and grandfather helped build. In 1995, with nothing more than contracts for a single-family residence and renovations to a church, Jim boldly began his architectural practice in historic downtown McKinney - a firm rooted in the design of buildings and committed to the exploration of ideas. BUILDING. IDEAS. Today, Jim Wilson Architects is a full-service architectural firm with a talented, diversified staff and a portfolio of more than 250 projects. The practice, which sits squarely in the heart of one of the nation's fastest growing cities, is respected for its positive approach to architecture. With a reputation for both design and service excellence, the firm carefully conceptualizes a project and skillfully executes it using innovative ideas and proven processes. Whether a bank or technology center, library or fire station, every structure is built on a foundation of global vision and small-town values. That is the promise of Jim Wilson Architects.


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