Who We Are

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Who We Are

United by Great Design.

Since 1973, we have pursued design excellence. Today, we are an award-winning architecture and design firm passionate about providing transformative design services for a diverse client base. 

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United by Community Involvement.

The ways we express our passions are not limited to just projects or design. GH2 employees are driven to do their part to make their communities better. 

WE BELIEVE IN
LENDING A HELPING HAND

We support more than 75 non-profit organizations.

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WE BELIEVE IN
THE NEXT GENERATION

We have worked with 76 K-12, Career Tech, Community College, and Higher Education clients.

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WE BELIEVE IN
USING OUR SKILLS FOR GOOD

Since 2020, GH2 has provided over 3,500 hours of Pro Bono services to non-profits.

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WE BELIEVE IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GH2 employees have held board seats for more than 25 different organizations, and are members of 10 local area Chambers of Commerce.

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More Than 120 Awards for Great Clients and Great Projects

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Recent Awards

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AIAEOK Citation Design Award

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AIAEOK Citation Design Award
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OKASLA Merit Award Winner

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OKASLA Merit Award Winner
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OKID Runner Up in Retail/Restaurant

Fixins Soul Kitchen

OKID Runner Up in Retail/Restaurant
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AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Adaptive Reuse

Northeastern State University Wilson Hall

AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Adaptive Reuse
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AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Commercial

Fab Lab Tulsa

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AIAEOK Merit Award Large Commercial

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AIAOK Citation Award in Education

Holland Hall Tandy Dining and Wellness Center

AIAOK Citation Award in Education
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Historic Preservation Citation of Merit | 2021

The University of Oklahoma Armory

Historic Preservation Citation of Merit | 2021
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AIAEOK Citation Design Award

NOUN HOTEL

AIAEOK Citation Design Award
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OKASLA Merit Award Winner

NOUN Hotel

OKASLA Merit Award Winner
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OKID Runner Up in Retail/Restaurant

Fixins Soul Kitchen

OKID Runner Up in Retail/Restaurant
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AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Adaptive Reuse

Northeastern State University Wilson Hall

AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Adaptive Reuse
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AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Commercial

Fab Lab Tulsa

AIAEOK People’s Choice Award Commercial
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AIAEOK Merit Award Large Commercial

21 North Greenwood

AIAEOK Merit Award Large Commercial
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AIAOK Citation Award in Education

Holland Hall Tandy Dining and Wellness Center

AIAOK Citation Award in Education
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Historic Preservation Citation of Merit | 2021

The University of Oklahoma Armory

Historic Preservation Citation of Merit | 2021

Our Team

We see ourselves as a single dynamic entity, but that is thanks to the combination of the incredible, diverse talent of all our amazing team members.

Our History

1973

Stan Gralla establishes Gralla Architects in Oklahoma City

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1974

First AIA Award: Merit Award for St. Eugene Parish Hall in OKC

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1983

Firm establishes an equine design studio on a working horse farm

1991

Firm wins AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter Firm of the Year Award

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1992

Tulsa office is established, expanding footprint to eastern OK

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2001

The Tulsa office becomes the firm headquarters

2007

Firm becomes GH2 Architects, LLC & Specialty Practices are established

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2009

Cara Shimkus Hall, FAIA elevated to the AIA College of Fellows

2010

Recognized by Inc Magazine as one of 500 fastest growing companies

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2011

Jenks Public Schools Math and Science certified as a LEED Gold project

2017, 2021, 2024

GH2 is named AIA Eastern Oklahoma Firm of the Year

2018

Recognized as Top 100 Interior Design Rising Giant for the first time

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2023

GH2 celebrates 50 years in continuous operation!

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2024

GH2 expands leadership team with new Principals & Associate Principals

4 Offices. 13 Countries. 42 States. 4,200+ Projects.

48

states in which we’re licensed

51

years of experience

55

licensed professionals

1

point of contact for your project