Since establishing Fitzsimmons Architects in 2005, Brian has led a wide range of notable projects and has been a key factor in the success of many architectural and construction challenges. He is noted for his ability to envision design possibilities that meet the practical solutions necessary for a project’s success. Brian continues to seek out projects that offer the opportunity to be much more than they appear on the surface and those that will enhance the community’s built environment. His dedication to his craft, and others’ recognition of it, is evidenced by the numerous honors and awards for projects he has led throughout his career.

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Oklahoma State University 1996, with honors and scholarships

Affiliations
Licensed Architect of Oklahoma
Registered Architect of Texas
Registered Architect of Colorado
American Institute of Architects
AIA National Design Awards juror (2013)
AIA Arizona Design Awards juror (2014)
Midtown OKC Association Board (2009-2018, 2020-2024)
Urban Land Institute member (2016-2020)
OKC Urban Design Commissioner (2008-2016)
Oklahoma State University Guest Lecturer (2014)
University of Oklahoma Student Review Juror
Oklahoma State University Student Review Juror
OKC Foundation for Architecture
OU Modern Architecture Panelist
Save the Gold Dome Committee (2001)
Paseo Arts Festival Judge (2015)
Oklahoma Gazette Halloween Parage Judge (2012)
OKC Beautiful Art Committee
Midtown Traffic Circle Art Committee
OVAC 12×12 donor artist (2003-2019)
Dinner in the Deuce donor artist (2008)
OVAC Momentum donor artist (2003)
Planned Parenthood donor artist
SOSA Neighborhood Association

Awards
Paseo Artist Association Creative Placemaking Award (2022)
Commercial Real Estate Summit Pivot Award (2019)
OSU Tau Sigma Delta Silver Medal (2014)
OKCBiz Forty Under 40 Awards (2008)
Journal Record Forty Under 40 Award (2007)
ACSA International Hotel of the Future Award
OK Vision Maker Award (2006)

Photography by Mel Willis