OFFICIAL, the Architecture firm founded by assistant professor of Architecture Amy Leveno and adjunct faculty Mark Leveno, was named to the 2023 D Home “Best Architects in Dallas” list. Each Year, D Home recognizes the top architects in the Dallas area to highlight their incredible work in the industry.
These nominations are the result of peer-based surveys and reviews from a panel of Architecture professionals. This is the fifth year in a row that OFFICIAL has been included in this esteemed list. “The list is peer-nominated, so it is a great honor to be appreciated by our fellow architects and building professionals in Dallas,” said Amy Leveno.
In 2023, OFFICIAL also received received two Honor Awards from the American Institute of Architects and was named as a Dallas Architecture Forum Design Recognition Awards Finalist.
View the full list of D Home “Best Architects in Dallas” at dmagazine.com.
Featured Image: Civitas Capitol Group in Dallas, Texas. Designed by OFFICIAL.
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
