
“There is no job not worth doing well,” according to McGlone. “In my experience, there is always a way to inject some design energy, a fresh idea, a better building technique or more sensitive solution to the humblest of projects. We are often challenged to develop innovative design using the most common of materials; sometimes this constraint will suggest an unpretentious and honest architectural expression, with an innate integrity.”
McGlone oversaw the adaptive reuse of Alamo Architect’s SoFlo Offices, involving re-use of salvaged material and existing structure to build an energy-efficient, technologically advanced workspace. With meticulous attention to detail, Mike supervised the construction and custom finishing required to accommodate conditions in the existing building, injecting the odd quirky detail here and there to “keep it real.”
Mike is also devoted to community-spirited projects, and has spent many successive summer vacations leading youth groups to the border of Mexico to provide volunteer labor building concrete block houses for Hands Together Ministries. He is currently chair of the City of Alamo Heights Architectural Review Board, and has served in a variety of leadership roles at his church, youth sports organizations, as well as other school and community organizations.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin
New York, Texas
Mission Creek Academy - SAISD
University United Methodist Church
Buck’s Landing
La Paloma de la Paz Women’s Shelter
Travis Elementary School - SAISD
USAA Conference Center
USAA Main Lobby Renovation
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
Bonham Elementary School - SAISD
Fairmount Hotel — Move, Restoration and Addition
Phyllis Wheatley Middle School
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Castroville City Hall Restoration
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio