Briar Glenn
Meet Briar Glenn, our founding partner of the firm. With the love and support of her husband, Briar started this momentous journey and has never looked back. The two recently conquered another mountain together, renovating and expanding their home! Being married to an architect presented some unique challenges along the way, but the end result has been a happy compromise of two stubborn souls.
Briar believes the most precious gift you can give is your time. In addition to her firm commitments, Briar currently serves as the Past President for the Southern Region Association for Learning Environments and an Associate Board Member for the DFW ACE Mentor Program.
Briar enjoys spending quality time at home with her husband, Patrick, and their fur-baby, Roxie. Snuggle time on the couch, morning walks with her family and playing a round of golf are some of her favorite weekend activities.
When Briar is not working or volunteering, she enjoys traveling. A few years ago, she and Patrick traveled throughout Italy to celebrate her birthday and their anniversary. They are eager for their next adventure across the big blue ocean to explore other parts of Europe and beyond.
During Briar’s time at Glenn|Partners, she has been responsible for everything related to the operation of our firm as well as managing and leading projects including Dallas College’s Brookhaven Campus Early College Center, Fort Worth ISD’s McLean Middle School and 6th Grade Center Additions / Renovations, and a multi-phased project at Ursuline Academy in Dallas.
To learn even more about Briar, check out the following fun facts!
Favorite Food
Italian Food and Wine (Vino counts too right?)
Favorite Movie
Pride and Prejudice (BBC version)
Favorite Music
Country or Christian Music
Most Exotic Place Visited
Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites
Happy Place
Walks with my dog Roxie
Favorite Hobby
Golf and Reading
Favorite Architect
Louis Kahn
Favorite Building
Kimbell Art Museum
What Inspires You
I’m inspired by passionate people who strive to make our world a better place.
Fun Fact
I was born on the summer solstice.
First Moment when you realized you wanted to be an Architect
I was convinced after my first studio at Oklahoma State University.
Favorite Quote or Saying
Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi
The most precious gift you can give is your time.