Dallas-based global architecture and design firm Corgan has expanded The Shop, its model shop near the company’s West End headquarters. Corgan said the move marks “a transformative step” in its approach to integrating physical model-making, craftsmanship, and digital fabrication in the design process.

Corgan said the expanded facility reflects its ongoing commitment to high design, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The Shop features state-of-the-art tools including laser cutters, advanced 3D printers, and professional woodworking equipment, encouraging architects to get hands-on with their designs.

“As a forward-thinking design firm, we’re constantly evolving and anticipating what is next,” Shop Director Dylan Wells said in a statement. “The Shop brings designs to life by merging innovative technologies with traditional craftmanship, supporting Corgan’s reputation for agility.”

Corgan said its original model shop was located at the firm’s headquarters in downtown Dallas’ historic West End, but there has been a growing investment in tools and resources that elevate design, resulting in an increased need for space.

‘The power of physical model-making’ in the digital era

The firm said The Shop offers 3,000 square feet of space to create scaled models, life-sized mock-ups, and even full-scale installations to support every stage of the design process.

Unlike the typical approach of outsourcing model production, Corgan said its shop operates as a dynamic, integral part of its design studios, supporting a firm-wide culture of creation that emphasizes collaboration and innovation.

The Shop is in a renovated historic warehouse building within walking distance of the firm’s headquarters and is an easily accessible creative hub for Corgan’s architects, designers, and clients.

“In an era defined by digital tools and AI, we firmly believe in the power of physical model-making,” Wells said. “The tactile experience of interacting with a tangible model resonates deeply with our clients, architects, and designers.”

Corgan said it has found that clients are very interested—even excited—when offered the opportunity to experience a building in the form of a physical model.

The firm said this expansion is part of a broader strategy to enhance its creative capabilities while anticipating industry shifts and client needs.

The firm provides full architectural design services and said it has developed a reputation for innovative, high design and thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Corgan serves clients in aviation, data centers, education, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace sectors.

Founded in 1938, Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 19 locations and more than 1,000 team members globally.

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