BOKA Powell

Proud and honored to be recognized as one of only three Two Key Michelin hotels in Texas. Grateful for our incredible team and guests who made this possible!

Seven Dallas-Fort Worth hotels just earned global recognition from Michelin Guide's 2026 list — the hotel equivalent of a Michelin star.

Fort Worth's Bowie House leads the region with two keys, the highest honor in DFW. The Ritz Carlton Dallas in Las Colinas is a newcomer to the list, while favorites like Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Drover maintained their one-key distinctions.

🔗 Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/09/21/michelin-awards-keys-to-7-dfw-hotels.html
🖋️ Alexa Reed

When we set out to design Bowie House, our goal was to seamlessly blend modern luxury with deep Texas heritage. To see it recognized globally by the MICHELIN Guide with Two MICHELIN Keys is an incredible milestone.
Bowie House remains the only hotel in the entire DFW metroplex to hold this elite Two-Key ranking—a distinction it has proudly maintained for three consecutive years! Out of the entire country, MICHELIN Keys highlight properties that excel in design, personality, and service. We are deeply honored to have shaped the architecture and interior design behind this award-winning destination.

We are incredibly honored! has been named a finalist in the Hotel Midscale category for the prestigious 46th annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design!
Presented by magazine, this program celebrates the world's most inventive hospitality projects. A jury of eight industry experts whittled down over 440 global entries, and we are so proud to be recognized among the best.
This achievement wouldn't be possible without our amazing partners 8080, a BOKA Powell Studio, EBCO General Contractor, Word + Carr — and to our whole team who helped bring this vision to life.
Photo credit: Julie Soefer

The countdown to kickoff is officially over, and the BOKA Powell team absolutely brought their A-game for College Football Spirit Week!
Our offices were packed with colors, jerseys, and a whole lot of friendly rivalry. We love seeing everyone rally together, support their favorite teams, and show off their ultimate fan pride.
Drop a comment below with your team's colors—who are you rooting for this weekend?

Life safety isn't a final checklist—it’s a foundational design tool.
This week, BOKA Powell team members gathered for a CE class on Life Safety hosted by our brilliant colleague, Pia Gandolfo.
From distinguishing between fire walls, barriers, and partitions to analyzing how occupancy and construction types drive code requirements, the session was packed with actionable insights. Pia used real-world case studies like and to show exactly why these decisions belong in schematic design, preventing budget and permit headaches later.
Shoutout to Pia for keeping our team sharp, compliant, and ahead of the curve!

Denton County Growth Summit 2026!
Incredible insights today at the DBJ Denton County Growth Summit at UNT’s DATCU Stadium mapping out the massive economic and residential expansion transforming North Texas.
Huge thank you to the powerhouse speakers for sharing their vision:
Andrew Pieper
Tommy Tucker
Teague Griffin (Old Prosper Partners)
Aimee Bissett
T. Kirk Wilson (T. Wilson & Associates)
Brian Danhof
Steven Edgar
President Harrison Keller
From multi-billion dollar master-planned communities like and to major workforce and healthcare growth, the scaling happening here is unmatched. Exciting times ahead!

Waffles are always a good idea, especially when they’re made by our very own Partner & Principal, Andrew Bennett! The Bennett Waffle Bar was a delicious addition to Friday's Breakfast Club. What a perfect way to catch up, celebrate a productive week, and head into the weekend!

Straight up! A few BOKA Powell team members took a ride to the top during a recent site visit to one of our favorite downtown Dallas projects. There is nothing like seeing the work come together in person; it's a great reminder of why we love what we do.

Celebrating Our Summer Interns!
As summer wraps up, we want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible architecture and interior design interns who joined BOKA Powell this season!
Our interns jumped straight into the action, gaining true hands-on industry experience.
Over the last few months, they:
~ Toured Active Sites: Saw designs come to life during construction visits.
~ Collaborated in Studio: Partnered with senior teams on real client projects.
~ Shared Office Fun: Bonded through material library sessions, lunch-n-learns, and company extracurriculars.
Thank you for your hard work and fresh perspectives. We can’t wait to see how you shape the future of design!

BOKA Powell transformed SMU’s Owen Fine Arts Center in Dallas, TX, into a 320,000 SF hub for artistic expression, combining renovation with new construction to meet modern performing arts needs.

Highlights include:
🔹 State-of-the-art performance venues
🔹 Infrastructure upgrades for flexibility and technology
🔹 Aesthetic enhancements that unify old and new spaces

What design features make a performing arts center both functional and inspiring?

🔗 Learn more: https://www.bokapowell.com/projects/smu-meadows-school-of-the-arts-and-owen-fine-arts-center-renovation?back=1