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Most companies have shelved expansion plans until the economy recovers — but not the Devon Energy Corporation, one of the country’s biggest independent energy companies. Flush with cash from the energy boom, Devon broke ground in October for a 50-story tower in Oklahoma City that is among the tallest buildings under construction nationwide. The company’s new headquarters building will be the state’s tallest when it opens in 2012.... Read More

Principals James Burnett, FASLA and Jereck Boss, ASLA were on hand to celebrate the star-studded opening of MGM Mirage’s CityCenter project in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 16th, 2009. ... Read More

The Chicago and Shanghai offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) won the international design competition to expand the Beijing Central Business District (CBD). The Office of James Burnett was the landscape designer, working in collaboration with the SOM. ... Read More

Firm founder James Burnett, FASLA was honored to speak at the 70th annual Texas Society of Architects Convention in Houston on October 23, 2009. ... Read More

On the evening of October 22, the Office of James Burnett held an open house to celebrate the firms 20th anniversary. The staff of both offices was there to welcome architects, artists, designers and old friends for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and stimulating conversation. ... Read More