Many are aware that the realm of hospitality highly values holistic design services, especially as the thriving businesses or establishments understand that the guest experience is truly everything. For six years in a row, B. Russo Designs has triumphed in our awards program, and we’re pleased to celebrate the firm’s success as it continues to create immersive environments with strategic precision and a clear devotion to innovation. We heard more from its devoted Founder Bruce Russo as the firm is named in our Design and Build Awards 2026.

Operating out of its headquarters in Addison, Texas, B. Russo Designs’ work stands for the innovation across its region, and has become a fine example of pioneering, award-worthy holistic design.

As an expert in the design and development of outstanding concepts, the firm unites artistic finesse, functional intelligence, and impeccable craftsmanship to produce spaces that elevate both the guest journey and operational performance. Starting from scratch or building on an existing idea, B. Russo Designs’ team invigorate, elevate, and enhance environments to make the guest experience sophisticated and enjoyable. Across recreation, hospitality, and retail, this team does it all.

Completing over 550 projects, Bruce has over 45 years of experience in the design space and it shows. His depth of experience and wealth of knowledge spans construction, design, developments, and excellence in brand conceptualization.

When he founded the company in 2009, he did so with a crystal‑clear mission: to become a trusted, end‑to‑end development partner for restaurant and retail owners seeking more than aesthetics. He envisioned a firm that would deliver spaces with purpose, longevity, and measurable value.

Offering an assortment of services from the very first steps of conceptualization to the final touches that result in a place that clients can be proud of, and where their guests can feel welcomed and stimulated. From that very first conversation, B. Russo Designs guarantees respect, care, and understanding, and its process is central to the successful strategy for its clients’ projects.

Adhering to needs and budgets, while being dedicated to each establishment’s longevity. B. Russo Designs also utilizes its ability to stay up-to-date with market trends while keeping its clients’ end project in mind for full brand reflection and or transformation.

“When developing projects from the ground up, it’s important to know the entire market and how the project being built will impact the market overall. The project must have the impact to drive the market in a positive way while also improving the other segments of the overall market.” This philosophy is woven through every service, every recommendation, and every final design.

“Beginning by understanding a client’s goals before going even further to get to the bottom of the full potential of a project.” Bruce shared. “We ask the right questions and work closely with our clients to see their vision brought to life.” And the results speak for themselves. This careful and meticulous monitoring, vision, and strategic, symbiotic collaboration help B. Russo Designs to create spectacular spaces that span luxurious design in addition to functionality. Rolling these properties into one, the experienced design firm continually performs well in the market and helps its clients to do the same.

The client’s vision is brought to life in the B. Russo Designs in-house visualization studio, offering a range of Photorealistic 3D renderings, fly-through animations, interactive media, and graphics to support all visualisation and multimedia needs. The firm’s interior design team are present throughout the process, leveraging their specialisms in programming, space planning, and interior design to identify goals, select furniture and specifications, and work in alignment with schedule requirements and budgetary parameters. 

The firm serves as an ownership development partner throughout every project, acting as a trusted extension of its clients’ team. It provides ongoing construction management services: scheduling weekly meetings; providing regular progress reviews; making requests for information, proposals, design documents, proposed changes, meeting minutes, shop drawings, and approval log information and correspondence. Across the process, B. Russo Designs’ development team works to develop and implement a detailed quality assurance programme tailored to each specific project.  

This commitment to a hands-on, client-centric approach translates directly into measurable outcomes that save valuable time while also improving capital expenditure value. With B. Russo Designs, clients can feel confident that they are working with an expert partner dedicated to their success, capable of boosting sales and magnifying visibility while simultaneously reducing construction and energy costs. “These are just some of the ways that we deliver results that transcend architecture,” stated Bruce.

B. Russo Designs is strategic in its team development, expanding in scope and vision but not necessarily in size. The firm recognises that a significant element of its appeal is its deep personalisation capacities, which it could risk compromising upon hiring more employees and undertaking more projects. By keeping developments evenly spaced and providing every client with a comprehensive, results-driven partnership, the team continues to position B. Russo Designs as not only an industry leader, but also an invaluable design and build resource for restaurant and retail owners.

Now, several Class A projects are underway across Texas’s most prestigious markets, including an exclusive country club concept, an upscale multi‑tower condominium development featuring three 12‑story buildings, and an elevated Supper Club project that will serve as a premier destination for live entertainment, weddings, and corporate events. The company is also making strides in office real estate design, bringing its hospitality‑driven creativity to professional environments that inspire productivity and sophistication.

Since its inception, B. Russo Designs has distinguished itself through its ability to merge leading‑edge technology with exceptional design intelligence and high‑performance construction management. The outcome has continued to be longstanding, highly reputable establishments that truly stand the test of time. It also supports the long-term economic success of their owners. Therefore, from its extraordinary devotion to holistic design and exceptional vision through every project to its exciting plans for the years to come, we’re proud to celebrate its award title of Best Hospitality Architecture Firm 2026 – Texas this year, and we look forward to seeing what comes next.

Contact Details

Contact: Bruce Russo

Company: B. Russo Designs

Website: www.brussodesigns.com