America's return to urban living in the 21st century, so enthusiastically endorsed by the Millennial generation, shines a spotlight on the work of Ziegler Cooper Architects. Founded in 1977, this Houston-based design firm began practice as a pioneer in urban infill architecture. Its distinctive outlook on architecture, combining an optimistic belief that beautiful architecture enriches people's lives, uplifts the human spirit, and provides a constant vision of excellence, has resulted in urban design commissions that command admiration and respect.