Over 100 Years of Design Excellence
For over a century, TESSERE has been impacting communities as a full-service design firm, offering Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture. Here, each employee holds the title of owner, which means that every person is a crucial thread that intertwines into the fabric of our innovative and lasting environments. We believe that we can enhance communities through our authentic relationships and creative collaboration. Together, we strive to be leaders in designing an exceptional world.
Our Mission
Enhancing communities through authentic relationships and creative collaboration
Our Vision
Leaders in designing an exceptional world
Core Values
Authentic
Collaborative
Driven
Creative
A History of Client-Centered Design
We’re not overlooking our history; we’re growing from it. We’re weaving together the past, present, and future. Blending dreams into reality, dedicated to designing an exceptional world. Our work extends nationwide … and we’ve expanded our capabilities beyond our physical locations, embracing our talented team from coast to coast.
How We Became TESSERE
1919
Glen H. Thomas Associates established
1930
Thomas & Harris Partnership formed
1953
Thomas-Harris-Calvin & Associates Partnership formed
1972
Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. Corporation established
1978
Thomas Harris Ash & Mason, P.A. Corporation established
1983
Thomas Harris Ash & Mason, P.A. change name to THAM Associates, P.A.
1983
Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. Kansas City office established
1988
THAM Associates, P.A. merges with Planning Development Services
1989
Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation established
1990
THAM Associates, P.A. Corporation dissolved
1993
Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation ownership transition begins by issuing stock to several long-term key associates
1994
Oblinger, Mason, McCluggage & Van Sickle Corporation changes name to McCluggage, Van Sickle & Perry Corporation
1994
Gossen Livingston Associates, P.A. change name to Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc.
1996
Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. ownership transition begins by issuing stock to several long-term key associates
1998
Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. acquires C/A-R Alliance, Inc & Houston office established
2010
Gossen Livingston Associates, Inc. & McCluggage, Van Sickle & Perry Corporation merge to form GLMV Architecture, Inc.
2011
GLMV Architecture, Inc. - Owners sell 100% of their company to the GLMV Architecture, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Trust
2024
GLMV Architecture, Inc. becomes TESSERE
Licensing
TESSERE is licensed to practice architecture in 49 states. The firm employs many multi-licensed professionals, including architects, landscape architects, interior designers and LEED accredited professionals.
TESSERE provides the following information for our Texas projects:
TESSERE provides architectural services in the State of Texas under TRA License No. 15103, David Asuad, AIA
TESSERE provides landscape architectural services in the State of Texas under TRLA License No. 2281, Lori Guthridge, PLA, ASLA
TESSERE provides civil engineering services in the State of Texas under TBPE License No. 131663, Angela Morgan, PE
Place of business: 5120 Woodway Drive, Suite 10012, Houston, TX 77056