LBL Architects Inc.

08/31/2026

Six months in our Downtown Arlington Texas office! Here's to many more! 🎉💙

08/27/2026

Our team is excited and honored to get started on this historic project! 🏫

Old Bedford School has served generations of Bedford residents, and now, the City is preparing this historic landmark for its next chapter. 🏫

On Tuesday, the Bedford City Council unanimously approved a $1.2 million contract with Morales Construction and LBL Architects to begin designing and renovating the building as a functional community and cultural arts space.

Planned improvements include:
• Renovated ADA-accessible restrooms
• A warming kitchen to support events
• A more functional interior layout
• Restoration of historic woodwork and architectural features
• Updated lighting, mechanical, security and fire alarm systems
• Exterior masonry, window and structural repairs

The project will be funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue, which comes from taxes paid by guests staying in Bedford hotels. State law limits how this revenue may be used, and it cannot be used for general City operations. This project will use the funds to preserve a historic City asset and support cultural arts, events and activities that can attract visitors to Bedford.

The design process is expected to take approximately three months, followed by an estimated six months of construction. Throughout the process, City staff will continue working with the City Council as the final design, project scope and plans for operating the facility are developed. Staff will also engage with local arts and theater groups to help shape future programming, rental policies and uses for the space. Staff will provide an update during a Council meeting, once this step is finished.

Once complete, Old Bedford School will return to active use as a more flexible and welcoming space for community events and cultural arts programming while preserving the character that makes it such an important part of Bedford’s story.

The City will continue to post updates about the future use of Old Bedford School, as the project moves forward. Learn more about the history of Old Bedford School: www.bedfordtx.gov/obs.

08/19/2026

A great school isn’t just designed for opening day, it’s designed for the thousands of extraordinary days that follow. Wishing all of our education partners a great first full week of school! ✏️📚

Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and creating spaces that inspire students to thrive. 🍎

08/03/2026

From concept to completion. ✅

A rendering is more than just a visualization, it's a promise of what's to come. These side-by-side comparisons show how closely our designs become reality.

The best projects come from Listening first, Building thoughtfully, and Leading with integrity, from the first rendering to the finished space.

07/29/2026

Celebrating 150 years of Arlington! 🎉

While exploring the 150th Anniversary website, we spotted a few LBL projects featured on the Then & Now page! It’s exciting to see pieces of Arlington’s history that we’ve had the opportunity to be part of.

We encourage Arlington residents to take a moment to explore the anniversary website and discover the stories, places, and memories that make our city special. 💙

https://arlington150.com/

07/27/2026

Did you know LBL does more than design buildings? 👀
From the first conversation to the final details, we help clients navigate the entire project journey.

✔️ Permit Assistance Services
✔️ Master Planning
✔️ Bond Program Planning
✔️ Projects of all sizes, from small improvements to major developments

Whether you are planning your next facility or looking for guidance on where to start, LBL is here to help Listen. Build. and Lead.

07/23/2026

Thank you to the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome! We’re excited to be a part of the Burleson business community and look forward to contributing to the city’s continued growth! 💙

They've been designing DFW for more than 60 years. Now they're adding the Burleson Area Chamber to the blueprint.

Welcome LBL Architects! With 1,000+ completed projects and decades of experience, we're excited to have them as part of our Chamber family. Let's build something great together!

07/21/2026

Today, we welcomed Arlington ISD students to our office for the AISD Immersion Camp! 🏗️📐

Students had the opportunity to learn more about LBL, explore the world of architecture, and gain insight into what it takes to bring ideas from concept to reality. A big thank you to Mellow Mushroom for sponsoring lunch for our students!🍕

We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in AISD students and continue pouring into our local schools, even during the summer months! ☀️

07/20/2026

Did you know? 👀

As Arlington celebrates 150 years, here’s a fun piece of downtown history! LBL designed the Tarrant County Southeast Sub-Courthouse, which was the FIRST building designed under the City’s new Downtown Design Standards, helping set the vision for a more walkable, pedestrian-friendly downtown. The project also earned LEED Silver Certification for its sustainable design. We’re proud to have played a part in shaping the Arlington we know and love today! 💙❤️🤍

07/09/2026

🌍🍴 Arlington Eats: Part 2! If you’re in town for the , we’re back with even more local recommendations from the LBL team. After calling Arlington home for over 60 years, we’ve got plenty of favorite spots to share! ⚽