Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Design Solutions
Founded in 1963, Goree Architects has built a legacy of architectural excellence rooted in relationship-driven design. Our firm combines six decades of industry experience with a solution-first mindset to deliver commercial architecture, interior design, and brand environments that exceed expectations. Guided by core values of innovation, family, grace, service, and drive, we specialize in automotive facilities, commercial developments, and brand-centric spaces that create lasting impact. Our multidisciplinary teams operate across 40 U.S. states and 16 countries, blending local insights with global best practices. With over 85 employees including 10+ licensed architects and 5+ registered interior designers, we maintain rigorous quality standards through our proprietary Goree Architects Way methodology.Our portfolio spans millions of square feet of projects including mixed-use developments, medical facilities, and award-winning automotive showrooms. We prioritize client collaboration through dedicated project managers, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. Our commitment to design integrity has earned recognition from industry leaders and repeat partnerships with major automotive brands. As a family-owned firm, we continue evolving Fred Goree Architects's original vision of architecture as a force for meaningful human connection.
Services
Automotive Facility Design
Commercial Architecture
Interior Design
Brand Architecture
Master Planning
Medical Office Buildings
Mixed-Use Development
Warehouse Design
Urban Design
Parking Garage Design
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design
- Our teams operate across 40 U.S. states and 16 countries
- We maintain 10+ licensed architects and 5+ registered interior designers
- Our proprietary Goree Architects Way methodology ensures quality execution
- We specialize in complex automotive facility design for major brands
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Delivered on time
Professional attention
Beautiful facility
Exceptional partnership
Services
Automotive Facility Design
Goree Architects specializes in automotive facility design for major brands, creating high-performance showrooms and service centers. Our expertise spans dealership renovations, new construction, and brand-compliant environments that enhance customer experience. With over 55 years of experience and thousands of completed projects, we combine manufacturer requirements with local market needs to optimize functionality and brand identity.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial architecture services cover office buildings, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities. We deliver tailored solutions for real estate developers and property owners, focusing on functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic impact. With multidisciplinary teams licensed in 40 states, we handle complex projects from concept design through construction administration, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
Interior Architecture
Goree Architects's interior architecture practice creates purpose-driven environments that reflect corporate identity. We specialize in office renovations, capital improvements, and new build-outs across diverse sectors. Our approach balances aesthetics with practical needs, incorporating brand storytelling into spatial design while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budgets for both corporate and medical office applications.
Brand Architecture
Our brand architecture team develops cohesive spatial experiences that strengthen brand identity. We create scalable design solutions for manufacturers and retailers, translating brand values into physical environments. This service includes showroom design, retail concepts, and branded corporate spaces that maintain consistency across multiple locations while adapting to local market conditions and operational requirements.
Master Planning
Goree Architects's master planning service creates comprehensive development strategies for large-scale projects. We integrate land use, transportation, and infrastructure considerations to create functional, sustainable environments. Our approach emphasizes long-term adaptability while addressing immediate development needs through collaborative stakeholder engagement and data-driven design decisions for mixed-use complexes and commercial campuses.
People
Steven Craney
Managing Principal, Partner
Steven Craney leads Goree Architects with over two decades of architectural experience, continuing Fred Goree Architects's legacy of client-focused design and innovation since joining in 2005.
Andy Simpson
Chief Operating Officer, Principal
Andy Simpson oversees operations with architectural expertise, ensuring project excellence across Goree Architects's commercial and automotive portfolios while maintaining the firm's core values since 1998.
Keith Messick
Principal
Keith Messick brings LEED and NCARB certifications to Goree Architects's architectural practice, focusing on sustainable design solutions that balance environmental responsibility with client needs across 25+ years.
Stoney McDowell
Director of IT
Stoney McDowell manages Goree Architects's technology infrastructure, ensuring digital tools support the firm's design processes and client communications through innovative IT solutions.
Rachel Koehring
Director of Marketing
Rachel Koehring leads Goree Architects's marketing strategy, promoting the firm's architectural expertise and project successes through targeted communications and brand management initiatives.
Questions
What architectural services does Goree specialize in?
Goree specializes in automotive facility design, commercial architecture, interior design, brand architecture, and master planning across 40+ U.S. states and 16 countries.
How long has Goree been in business?
Goree has provided architectural services since 1963, maintaining family leadership and evolving from automotive design to a multidisciplinary practice.
Do you handle complex automotive dealership projects?
Yes, we design major automotive facilities including large-scale dealerships, renovations, and brand-compliant environments for manufacturers nationwide.
Can you work with tight project timelines?
Our project managers successfully deliver complex designs on schedule, as demonstrated by completing a 4-year Lexus facility project while maintaining ongoing operations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationally with offices in Texas, California, North Carolina, Colorado, and Georgia, serving 40+ U.S. states and international markets.
How do you ensure design quality across projects?
Our proprietary Goree Way methodology combines best practices, dedicated project managers, and multidisciplinary reviews to maintain consistent quality standards.
