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FIRM BACKGROUND
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Architecture 1969
Lola Wright Foundation Scholarship
Instructor, Building Construction
Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus
Recipient
American Institute of Architects FW
Charles Adams Award
Career Design Excellence
Recipient of 18 Design Awards
American Institute of Architects FW
Excellence in Architecture Program
Building and Grounds Committee
Lena Pope Home, Fort Worth, Texas
Worship Space Review Committee
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Chairman, Building and Grounds Committee
Cassata Learning Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Member
American Institute of Architects
Texas Society of Architects
Architectural Registration Texas No. 5517


Jim Bransford established his architectural practice in 1981 with the goal of producing quality architecture within programmatic and budgetary boundaries. By considering
the singular qualities in every program, site, and circmstance, he has searched for architectural solutions that imbue each building conception with distinctive individual traits. His career is notable for producing buildings of diverse expression and quality detailing that are tempered with a practical economy of means.
The office of Jim Bransford Architect has been involved in a wide range of architectural and planning projects, including religious, commercial, educational, institutional, and residential commissions. Inspired by the recognition of a need for simple aesthetic clarity in the random disorder of the built environment, the process of developing suitable building forms and materials begins with a comprehensive analysis of the unique features of the site. Architectural expressions that respond to the context of the projects location, address the functional requirements of the program, and offer a fresh, evocative visual experience are the objectives against which each building design is measured.
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DESIGN AWARDS
2006 FW AIA
Good Shepherd
Catholic Church
Colleyville, Texas


1998 FW AIA
St. Joseph
Catholic Church
Waxahachie,Tx
1993 FW AIA
Western Hills
United Methodist
Fort Worth, Texas


1987 FW AIA
Gift Shop
Japanese Garden
Fort Worth, Texas
2005 FW AIA
St. Andrew Kim
Catholic Church
Irving, Texas




1998 FW AIA
Ronald McDonald
House
Fort Worth,Texas
1992 Charles Adams Award
Career Design Excellence




1986 FW AIA
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
2000 FW AIA
St, Michael
Catholic Church
Bedford, Texas



1996 FWAIA
Library/ Jesuit Residence
Lake Dallas, Tx
1990 FW AIA
St. Vincent's
Episcopal Church
Fort Worth, Texas



1986 FW AIA
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
1999 IFRAA
St. Philip the Apostle
Catholic Church
Colleyville, Texas
with INAI Studio



1996 FW AIA
Parish Hall
Good Shepherd
Catholic Church
Colleyville, Texas
1989 FW AIA
Keith Wood Insurance Agency
Fort Worth, Texas




1984 FW AIA
Media Center
Burlington Northern
Fort Worth, Texas
1999 FWAIA
St. Philip the Apostle
Catholic Church
Colleyville, Texas
with INAI Studio



1993 FW AIA
St. Frances Cabrini
Catholic Church
Granbury, Texas
1988 FW AIA
Scheme One
St. Vincent's Episcopal Church
Bedford, Texas



1984 FW AIA
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
PUBLICATION
Environment and Art Magazine
January 2000
"Come and See: St. Philip the Apostle Church"
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
Lewisville, Texas
INAI Studio and Jim Bransford Architect

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Progressive Architecture Magazine
December 1990
"Inquiry Religious Buildings"
St. Vincent's Episcopal Church
Bedford, Texas
Chiesa Oggi Magazine, Milan Italy
2000
"Space Opened to Color"
INAI Studio and Jim Bransford Architect
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Lewisville, Texas
INAI Studio and Jim Bransford Architect


North Texas Catholic
February 1990
"Bishop Dedicates St. Frances Cabrini in Granbury"
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
Granbury, Texas
Fort Worth Star Telegram
2000
"The Pinnacle of Style"
St. Michael Catholic Church
Porte Cochere and Courtyard
Bedford, Texas


Fort Worth Star Telegram
March 1987
"Open Plan"
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
North Texas Catholic
November 2000
"St. Michael Parishes New Multi-Purpose Building is Dedicated"
St. Michael Catholic Church
Bedford, Texas


Fort Worth Star Telegram
October 1986
"A New Bit of Japanese Blossoms"
Treasure Tree Gift Shop
Fort Worth, Texas
Interior Design Magazine
July 1999
"The People's Church"
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
Lewisville, Texas
INAI Studio with Jim Bransford Architect


Dallas Morning News
December 1985
"Group Names Builder of
Garden Gift Shop"
Treasure Tree Gift Shop
Fort Worth, Texas
Faith and Form Magazine
1999
1999 Faith and Form/ IFRAA
Liturgical/ Interior Design Award
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
Lewisville, Texas
INAI Studio with Jim Bransford Architect


Architect Magazine
May 1985
"AIA Components Award"
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Star Telegram
September 1998
"Home Tour"
Ronald Mcdonald House
Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Star Telegram
March 1997
"Barn Beautiful"
Good Shepherd Parish Center
Colleyville, Texas



Dallas-Fort Worth Home and Garden
July 1985
"Plain Geomertry"
Private Residence
Fort Worth, Texas
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