Corgan is a global architecture and design firm with more than 25 years of experience in the San Antonio region, shaping environments that support connectivity, resilience, and long-term economic growth. Working across aviation and transportation, data centers, education, health, government, multifamily, and workplace design, Corgan’s projects reflect San Antonio’s cultural identity while responding thoughtfully to climate, infrastructure needs, and evolving industry demands. From workplace environments for major employers to transformative regional infrastructure projects, Corgan’s work plays a visible role in how the region lives, learns, and grows.
Corgan has been part of the Greater San Antonio community for more than two decades, supporting projects that strengthen connectivity, enhance quality of place, and prepare the region for continued growth.
We spoke with Paige Ollre, Interiors Studio Leader at Corgan, about the firm’s work in San Antonio, its design approach, and why investing in greater:SATX matters.
Tell us about Corgan’s work and how your team is shaping the built environment in the San Antonio region.
Corgan has worked in the San Antonio region serving clients across aviation and transportation, data centers, education, health, government, multifamily, office, and workplace environments. Across sectors, the firm focuses on designing spaces that reflect San Antonio’s identity while supporting long-term economic resilience and connectivity.
Locally, Corgan is helping shape the region through projects such as the design of a new state-of-the-art terminal at San Antonio International Airport, in partnership with Lake|Flato Architects. The firm has also provided workplace design for organizations including CPS Energy, JPMorgan Chase, and Texas Capital Bank; educational facilities for regional school districts; and data center projects for leading providers such as CyrusOne, QTS, Stream, and Vantage.
What attracted Corgan to San Antonio, and how has the region’s growth influenced your work?
San Antonio’s cultural authenticity, sustained population growth, and expanding economic sectors make it one of the most dynamic regions in Texas. With a local office in Frost Tower, Corgan remains focused on projects that strengthen connectivity, support development, and respond thoughtfully to local history, climate, and cultural identity.
The city’s continued investment in infrastructure, education, workplace environments, and digital capacity aligns closely with Corgan’s design priorities and reinforces the firm’s long-term commitment to the region.
How would you describe Corgan’s design philosophy?
Corgan approaches every project with a commitment to innovative, data-driven, and people-centered design. By understanding how clients and communities use space, the firm creates environments that support well-being, adaptability, and long-term performance.
This approach is strengthened by Corgan’s in-house sustainability team, Echo, and its research and innovation group, Hugo, which bring evidence-based insights into design decisions. In San Antonio, Corgan looks for opportunities to incorporate natural materials, improve environmental performance, and create welcoming spaces that reflect the city’s climate, culture, and regional identity.
Can you highlight a project that reflects Corgan’s impact in San Antonio?
One of Corgan’s most significant current projects is the new terminal at San Antonio International Airport, designed in collaboration with Lake|Flato Architects. Expected to open in 2028, the 900,000-square-foot terminal will feature 17 gates and be fully electric, placing it among a small number of U.S. airports with this capability.
The project will unify Terminals A and B into a cohesive travel experience while supporting future passenger capacity and regional economic growth. Its design draws inspiration from the Texas Hill Country and the River Walk, incorporating natural materials and warm earth tones to create a modern passenger experience that reflects San Antonio’s character from the moment visitors arrive.
Why did Corgan choose to invest in greater:SATX?
Organizations like greater:SATX play a critical role in aligning public and private partners around a shared vision for regional growth. As a global firm working across many sectors, Corgan sees firsthand how strategic investment in the built environment supports talent attraction, business expansion, and long-term competitiveness.
Corgan’s investment reflects a commitment to collaboration and partnership in supporting San Antonio’s continued economic momentum.
Is there anything else you’d like to share about Corgan’s presence in the region?
With local leadership and a team rooted in the community, Corgan continues to expand partnerships across sectors throughout the Greater San Antonio region. As momentum continues across infrastructure, education, and economic development, the firm looks forward to supporting projects that strengthen connectivity, advance learning environments, and create workplaces and community spaces that reflect San Antonio’s character while preparing it for future growth.
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