At the request of the San Antonio Conservation Society, Alamo Architects has created an Alamo Museum area design concept the we believe strikes a balanced compromise for how the Woolworth and Crockett Buildings can become part of the new Alamo…
Our Jim Bailey was 1 of 5 members of this task force, serving at the request of Mayor Ron Nirenberg. For Jim, it was a year-long labor of love for his and our hometown. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2KVsRAZ
On Friday, July 13th five new Associates were named (L to R): Jeff Watson, Chris Ahumada, Briana Gutierrez, Bryan “Mo” Verdecanna, and Jason Mai. Promoted to Senior Associate are Beverly Baldwin, Victor Castillo, Jason Hyatt, and Nicki Marrone.
At its June 26th meeting the Northside ISD Board of Trustees selected Alamo Architects to design its new High School. Part of the recently passed NISD 2018 Capitol Improvement Bond, it is projected to house 3000 students with a construction…
Our own Jim Bailey is one of the five members of Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s Housing Policy Task Force. On Saturday, June 2nd, they presented recommendations from five technical working groups on the topics of developing and preserving housing for stable, equitable,…
SAHA, Alamo Architects and Franklin Development officials met with neighborhood residents Thursday to discuss their ideas for the proposed apartments, which would stand on more than 3 acres of SAHA-owned property straddling both sides of Labor Street and facing East…
Jim Bailey, Associate Principal, discusses infill development in San Antonio in this Rivard Report article
Alamo Architects took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for UTSA’s new Science and Engineering Building on June 9th, 2017. Alamo and TreanorHL have designed this building, the largest construction project for UTSA to date. “Among the building’s most unique features…
Alamo Architects is proud to play a leading role as the Architect of Record for Ruby City, a landmark contemporary art exhibition space that honors and fulfills the vision of the late arts patron, Linda Pace. The firm of Sir…
“Being able to freely move into the plaza from any direction is a pivotal character in all great plazas. We feel that the plaza should be both a historic place and a vibrant public space fully connected to the city.“ Alamo…
Alamo Architects, along with other design firms and local development firms are providing designs and input to “beautify long underutilized spaces under and around the maze of expressways that cross overhead” on Broadway Street south of the Pearl. Click to…
Alamo Architects’ conceptual design of the historic Burns-Penny on Houston Street was approved by the Historic Design Review Commission for a new contemporary five-story boutique hotel. As reported in the Rivard Report article, “HDRC Vice Chair Michael Connor commended Alamo…
The Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Board of Directors has named Mike McGlone, a principal at Alamo Architects and current TxA Vice President for Communications, to be President-Elect of the 2018 TxA Board of Directors. The TxA board guides the…
Alamo Architects transforms an abandoned industrial site on the San Antonio River into a 336-unit apartment complex that serves as an extension of the dynamic Southtown neighborhood. view Rivard Report article
“Weston Urban and its development partner, KDC of Dallas have chosen Pelli Clarke Pelli of New Haven, CT to build the new Frost Bank Tower, the first new office tower on the San Antonio skyline in 25 years. The 85-member firm…
Alamo Architects’ design of Dr. Joe J. Bernal Middle School (NISD San Antonio) is the recipient of a Star of Distinction in the area of Sustainability by the TASA/TASB Convention Exhibit of School Architecture. The TASA/TASB Exhibit of School Architecture showcases new…
Alamo Architects’ design for a proposed “Law Enforcement Training Center at the First Responder Academy (Alamo Colleges)” was selected as one of five Texas Society of Architects (TxA) Studio award winners. The five projects were selected out of 54 entries.…
Alamo Architects is grateful and honored to be recognized by the Texas Society of Architects with the 2014 Architecture Firm Award. The award will be presented to Alamo Architects at the Texas Society of Architects’ 75th Annual Convention on November…
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) – South Texas Chapter has presented Alamo Architects, Northside Independent School District, and Bartlett Cocke General Contractors with the 2014 Excellence in Construction Award (Institutional: $25M – $100M Category) for NISD’s Bernal Middle School
As Alamo Architects begins its 30th year, San Antonio Construction News notes the firms’ growth and evolution.
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Alamo Architects is pleased to announce that Jason Hyatt and Nicole Marrone, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, have been promoted to the position of Associate, effective December 20, 2013. As Associates, both Hyatt and Marrone are now part of the management…
Alamo Architects is transforming office space in a historic building into a ‘modern day workplace for geeks’
The 2013 Texas Society of Architects Convention was held in Fort Worth, Texas. Joining the schedule of educational sessions, Alamo Architects co-presented “SoFlo: Post Occupancy Evaluation” with OCO Architects and Cleary Zimmermann Engineers. Taking a close look at the shared site…
Rick Casey, host of KLRN’s Texas Week with Rick Casey, recounts conversations he’s had with Irby Hightower, FAIA, on the subject of “urban neighborhoods,” and whether or not San Antonio really has any. While San Antonio may be “a step…
The University of Texas System awarded Alamo Architects for their Outstanding HUB participation on a project that reached substantial completion in 2012. Mike Lanford accepted the award, presented in Austin on July 30th, on behalf of Alamo for our project,…
“Using design elements of the old Air Force base combined with modern sensibilities, The Landings proved both aesthetically and financially successful”
Nearly 70 years after being evicted from the historic house at the Japanese Tea Garden, members of a family that once lived amid the popular site’s colorful splendor and winding rock pathways returned to see the house reopen Saturday to the public.
“Alamo Architects has been incorporating eco-friendly design in their projects long before green was a household word”
Since our establishment, more than 30 years ago, Alamo Architects has been honored many times for our body of work and contributions to the community. These recognitions are the result of many years of dedication by our team of talented…
Albert “Irby” Hightower, Jr., a founding principal of Alamo Architects, was among three San Antonio architects invested in the College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession.
