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Designing an Exceptional World

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Over 100 Years of Design Excellence

For over a century, TESSERE has been impacting communities as a full-service design firm, offering Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture. Here, each employee holds the title of owner, which means that every person is a crucial thread that intertwines into the fabric of our innovative and lasting environments. We believe that we can enhance communities through our authentic relationships and creative collaboration. Together, we strive to be leaders in designing an exceptional world.

Our Mission

Enhancing communities through authentic relationships and creative collaboration

Our Vision

Leaders in designing an exceptional world

Core Values

Authentic

Collaborative

Driven

Creative

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A History of Client-Centered Design

We’re not overlooking our history; we’re growing from it. We’re weaving together the past, present, and future. Blending dreams into reality, dedicated to designing an exceptional world. Our work extends nationwide … and we’ve expanded our capabilities beyond our physical locations, embracing our talented team from coast to coast.

How We Became TESSERE

1919

Glen H. Thomas Associates established

1930

Thomas & Harris Partnership formed

1953

Thomas-Harris-Calvin & Associates Partnership formed

1972

Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. Corporation established

1978

Thomas Harris Ash & Mason, P.A. Corporation established

1983

Thomas Harris Ash & Mason, P.A. change name to THAM Associates, P.A.

1983

Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. Kansas City office established

1988

THAM Associates, P.A. merges with Planning Development Services

1989

Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation established

1990

THAM Associates, P.A. Corporation dissolved

1993

Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation ownership transition begins by issuing stock to several long-term key associates

1994

Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation changes name to McCluggage, Van Sickle & Perry Corporation

1994

Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. change name to Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc.

1996

Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. ownership transition begins by issuing stock to several long-term key associates

1998

Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. acquires C/A-R Alliance, Inc & Houston office established

2010

Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. & McCluggage, Van Sickle & Perry Corporation merge to form GLMV Architecture, Inc.

2011

GLMV Architecture, Inc. - Owners sell 100% of their company to the GLMV Architecture, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Trust

2024

GLMV Architecture, Inc. becomes TESSERE

Licensing

TESSERE is licensed to practice architecture in 49 states. The firm employs many multi-licensed professionals, including architects, landscape architects, interior designers and LEED accredited professionals.

TESSERE provides the following information for our Texas projects:

TESSERE provides architectural services in the State of Texas under TRA License No. 15103, David Asuad, AIA

TESSERE provides landscape architectural services in the State of Texas under TRLA License No. 2281, Lori Guthridge, PLA, ASLA

TESSERE provides civil engineering services in the State of Texas under TBPE License No. 131663, Angela Morgan, PE

Place of business:  5120 Woodway Drive, Suite 10012, Houston, TX 77056