Robert Meckfessel, FAIA has over 35 years of experience in the planning and design of institutional, residential, and commercial projects throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The work of Meckfessel and DSGN Associates, the firm he founded in 1992, has been recognized often for innovation and excellence in urban design, architecture, sustainability, and preservation from professional and industry organizations, including AIA Dallas, the Texas Society of Architects, Preservation Dallas, Preservation Texas, NCTCOG, and the Greater Dallas Planning Council.
He has served as President of leading organizations involved with the quality of the built environment, including Preservation Dallas, LRTX, AIA Dallas, and the Dallas Architecture Forum. He currently serves on the boards of LRTX, the Trinity River Conservancy, the Trinity Commons Foundation, Trinity United, and Docomomo US. He speaks often at professional events and conferences, political forums, and educational venues on urban planning, preservation and architecture. In 2007 Meckfessel was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects for his service to his profession and community.