FGM Architects Expands in Texas with Key Acquisition

Prime Highlights

FGM Architects acquired Austin-based Spring Architects to expand its design capabilities in multifamily.
The transaction increases FGMA’s Texas presence and adds seasoned leadership to its Austin operations.

Key Facts

The transaction closed June 30, 2025, with Spring’s employees rolling into FGMA’s Southwest Austin office.
Spring principals Andrea Freiburger and Jon A. Salinas are now leaders of FGMA’s Texas division.

Key Background

FGM Architects, a Chicago-based national design firm, took a significant step in expanding its presence in Texas by acquiring Spring Architects, a boutique Austin architecture firm. With its very distinguished multifamily and mixed-use portfolio and decades of experience, Spring Architects strengthens FGMA. The transaction went into effect on June 30, 2025.

The company was founded by Andrea Freiburger, AIA, and Jon A. Salinas—both seasoned leaders for their compassionate, community-focused practice. With the transition to FGMA as Principals, the firm provides essential leadership to build out its design expertise in Austin and in other regions. FGMA’s CEO reaffirmed the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategic growth in Texas and reflects its focus on delivering successful, client-centered architecture.

With Spring’s staff now based out of FGMA’s Southwest Austin office, the integration is a seamless union of culture, talent, and shared values. The move enables FGMA to lead its design initiatives in multifamily, urban in-fill, and mixed-use projects—markets that continue to be robust within the Austin metropolitan area as the population grows and demand for housing increases.

The acquisition is also part of a larger industry trend in which regional architecture companies are merging with national firms to grow size and battle growing market demands. For FGMA, the acquisition not only grows its design clout but also acquires a foothold in one of the country’s most growing real estate markets. For Spring Architects, though, there are more resources, operations management, and greater opportunities for projects. It ought to result in better leverage for FGMA to provide innovative, environmentally friendly, and community-based design solutions for Texas.