 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
Awards
San Antonio Business Journal "Green Building Awards" – 2011
2011 Winner – Category: Architect
The San Antonio Business Journal awarded Alamo Architects its Architect Award in their annual “going green awards” for “incorporating eco-friendly design in their projects long before green was a household word.” Click to see article
City of San Antonio "Green Building Award" – June 2011
Honorable Mention in Commercial Construction – School Category, Jim G. Martin Elementary School, N.I.S.D.
The City of San Antonio and Build San Antonio Green annually presents their Green Building Awards to "celebrate commercial and residential projects that have improved energy performance."
2011 Downtown's BEST Award
Presented By The Downtown Alliance/San Antonio for "Best Residential Work in Progress" - Cevallos Lofts, San Antonio, Texas
Historic Preservation Award – May 2010
For SoFlo Studios presented by the San Antonio Conservation Society
The SoFlo Architects Office Campus, the former Bedell Trailer Co. facility, was among 10 historic preservation projects chosen for the Building Award given to reward and encourage preservation and rehabilitation efforts.
"Green Building Award" for Best Commercial Project – May 2009
For SoFlo Studios presented by the City of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio unveiled its first Green Building Awards program to "celebrate commercial and residential projects that have improved energy performance."
2008 Multifamily Executive and Developer Awards
Project of the Year: Mixed-Income, Merit - San Juan Homes, San Antonio
Presented by Multifamily Executive Magazine
2008 Downtown's BEST Award
Presented By The Downtown Alliance/San Antonio for "Best New Office" - SoFlo Office Studio, San Antonio, Texas
ICSC International Design and Development Awards
Design Award - Innovative Design & Development of a New Project
December 2007 - The Shops at La Cantera was the only U.S. venue to earn top honor in its category: "Innovative Design and Development of a New Project (over 500,000 sf of retail space)", in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) 2007 International Design & Development competition which recognizes projects that set the standards for retail development around the world.
Texas Construction - Best of 2007
Best of Renovation, Design
SoFlo Architect's Offices (Alamo Architects and OCO Architects) was awarded "Best of 2007" for renovation, design by Texas Construction magazine. The statewide competition annually recognizes construction and design excellence from across Texas.
2007 AIA San Antonio - Mayor's Choice Award
In recognition of Outstanding Architectural Design and Achievement for Maury Maverick, Jr. Branch Public Library and Fire Station No. 49, San Antonio, Texas.
2007 AIA San Antonio - Citation Award and Commendation for Sustainability
SoFlo Office Studios, Alamo Architects / OCO Architects, San Antonio, Texas
2007 San Antonio Business Journal "Best in Commercial Real Estate"
Best Interior Design/Eco-Friendly Office Space - Alamo Architects and OCO Architects Office Space
The San Antonio Business Journal awarded the two independent firms, Alamo Architects and OCO Architects, who co-own the site of their new offices and developed the spaces in tandem, the 2007 Best in Commercial Real Estate Award for Interior Design. The annual Best in Commercial Real Estate special publication recognizes top deals, designs and construction projects in San Antonio. The SABJ article on the award and project, "Alamo Architects' and OCO Architects' Eco-Friendly Office Space."
2006 Retail Traffic SADI Awards
Best New Open-Air Center and Grand SADI for Best Overall Entry - The Shops at La Cantera
Retail Traffic Magazine selected The Shops at La Cantera as the winner of the magazine's 2006 Superior Achievement in Design & Imaging (SADI) Award in the category of "Best New Open-Air Center." The project was also awarded the "Grand SADI" for "Best Overall Entry" in the 2006 competition. The annual Retail Traffic SADI Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in retail design. The honor is bestowed to those who have successfully balanced form and function to create retail environments that fulfill the needs of the consumer while crafting unique and memorable places.
2004 BusinessWeek / Architectural Record Award
Humane Society/SPCA of San Antonio and Bexar County
BusinessWeek Magazine and Architectural Record awarded Alamo Architects its 2004 BusinessWeek/Architectural Record Award (BW/AR Awards) for the design of the Humane Society/SPCA of San Antonio and Bexar County.
Among 10 winners in this international competition, the award was granted
for good design that achieves business objectives.
Projects were evaluated by a jury consisting of prominent architects, design
professionals, and business leaders. They sought projects where there
was extraordinary collaboration between architect and client, and in which
the quality of the architectural design solution contributed significantly
to the organization's success.
Click to
see the article or to view images of the winning projects, visit www.aia.org/static/gallery/bwar/2004/default.cfm.
2004 TASB/TASA Award
Wheatley Middle School TASB/TASA School Architecture
Alamo Architects received a Criteria Award from the Texas Association of School Boards/Texas Association of School Administrators 2004 Exhibit of School Architecture for their work on Wheatley Middle School in the San Antonio Independent School District.
The new middle school, completed in 2002, was designed to be a completely new state-of-the-art facility for 800 students while maintaining its cultural significance in the community. The award was made based on the following criteria: Design, Innovation, and Process of Planning.
2004 Downtown's BEST Award
Presented By The Downtown Alliance/San Antonio for the St. Mary's Street Parking Garage, San Antonio, Texas.
2004 AIA Mayor's Choice Award Honor
In recognition of Outstanding Architectural Design and Achievement for the St. Mary's Street Parking Garage, San Antonio, Texas.
2004 AIA Mayor's Choice Award Honor
In recognition of Outstanding Architectural Design and Achievement for Fire Station No. 48, San Antonio Texas.
2003 Excellence in Construction Award
Presented by South Texas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for Humane Society/SPCA of San Antonio and Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas.
2003 American Institute of Architects Citation
Humane Society/SPCA of San Antonio and Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas.
2003 Golden Trowel
Presented by San Antonio Masonry Contractors Assn. for Superior Design at the Humane Society/SPCA of San Antonio and Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas.
2001 San Antonio American Institute of Architects
Mayor’s Award - Alazan Apache Courts - Guadalupe Street Neighborhood, San Antonio, Texas.
2001 Excellence in Construction Award
Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.- Southwest Chapter for The Strand, San Antonio, Texas.
2000 Golden Trowel Honorable Mention
Presented by Texas Masonry Council for Outstanding Masonry Design on the Our Lady of the Lake University Residence Hall, San Antonio, Texas.
2000 Golden Trowel Award
Presented by San Antonio Masonry Contractors Association for Excellence in Design for Our Lady of the Lake University Archbishop Patrick F. Flores D.D. Residence Hall and Student Center, San Antonio, Texas.
2000 Excellence in Construction Award
Presented by South Texas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors for Our Lady of the Lake University Archbishop Patrick F. Flores D.D. Residence Hall and Student Services Center, San Antonio, Texas.
2000 Excellence in Construction Award
Presented by South Texas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors,
Inc. for Biga on the Banks Restaurant,
San Antonio, Texas.
1999 Excellence in Construction Award
Presented by South Texas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for Our Lady of the Lake University Residence Hall, San Antonio, Texas.
1999 Golden Trowel Award
Presented by San Antonio Masonry Contractors Association for Excellence in Design on Palo Alto Community College Academic Computing Center, San Antonio, Texas.
1999 Honor Award
Presented by Houston American Institute of Architects for the Palo Alto College Learning Resources and Academic Computing Center.
1994 Retail Store of the Year
Single Unit Category Presented by Chain Store Executive Magazine for TravelFest No. 1, Austin, Texas.
1987 Texas Award for the Preservation of Historic Architecture, Design Category
Presented by the Texas Historical Commission for the Fairmount Hotel.