Best Architecture Firms in San Antonio

Architecture in San Antonio, TX is a mix of contemporary and historical.  Alongside the modern ideas of sustainability and aesthetic appeal, the architectural firms work alongside their customers to give a unique experience to those who seek their services.  Summarized below are ten who stand out amongst all the other San Antonio firms.

Note: “best” is determined by the size of the firm, scope of the projects completed, and overall popularity of the firm. This list is also in no order.

Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects

With 30 years in the architectural field, Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects has much to offer. Their portfolio is large and includes master planning and interior design in addition to architecture. They work with their customers on all phases of construction in order to streamline the process and simplify the experience.

With many returning clients Durand-Hollis Rupe take on many different types of construction. Their residential projects include single and multi-family homes. In addition, commercial projects have spread across industrial, retail and education.  Mixed-use retail, office and residential has also been a focus with them over the years.

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Lake Flato

The award-winning Lake Flato has designed cutting-edge modern buildings that meld the outdoors and indoors in unique ways. With the creation of porch homes they design buildings that connect via porches and dog runs to create a functional and sustainable family space. They can build on-site or as modules to be trucked in and setup. The construction is less expensive than a traditional home.

Lake Flato also designs and builds ranches, schools, hospitality, and civic buildings.  With a view towards an architecture that is more daring than usual, they aren’t shy about taking on eco-conservation projects.

The Lake Flato firm is the recipient of the 2019 Texas Society of Architects Design Award.

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Abell + Crozier Architects

Taking their clients through a full-service architectural experience Abell + Crozier Architects is focused on customer service. Their goal is to involve the customer from the very beginning of the project and make them part of the process.

Founded in 2002 they focus mainly on commercial construction including educational, commercial, religious, and healthcare building as well as other commercial projects. Their maintenance program is a plan they develop with the customer to keep their buildings in top condition. It details when certain parts of the building should be checked and worked on thus extending the life of the building.

In 2017 Abell + Crozier Architects earned Silver at the 2017 InDesign Awards.

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Craig McMahon Architects

Recognizing the interconnection between outside and inside spaces Craig McMahon Architects designs their building to be a symbiotic melding of both. Inside spaces add wood, stone, and sunlight wherever possible to accentuate the outdoors.

Their finished projects have been featured in many magazines over the years and won many awards including the 2019 Master Design Awards: Gold Award and the 2018 Best in American Living Awards: Platinum Award.

Specializing in both residential and commercial properties gives them many opportunities to work with their customers on designs tailored to their requirements. Houses and ranches are comfortable and work well for the family. Offices and educational facilities are utilitarian, functional and artistic additions to the neighborhood.

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Dado Group

Dado Group is a company that provides its customers with full design to construction service with the goal of providing a quality product. Viewing quality is not just “functional” but “artistic” they aim to create beautiful spaces that are comfortable and useful for their customers. Natural materials are used when possible to create a more harmonious environment.

Focusing on both residential and commercial construction Dado Group has designed and built many single-family homes as well as restaurants and office buildings. They also take on various types of remodels.

Two awards were added to the Dado Group portfolio in 2018 including the Golden Nugget Award and the Chrysalis Award.

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Fisher Heck Architects

The multi-faceted Fisher Heck Architects was founded in 1982 bringing together experience and ambition to the building industry of San Antonio. It is a firm that prides itself on providing its customers with a complete design and building experience.

Residential and commercial design is a dual focus at Fisher Heck Architects. They have worked on civic, educational and religious designs. In addition, they also work on adaptive reuse to extend the life of existing buildings as well as historic restoration and rehabilitation.

The firm places a certain amount of focus on religious institutions, historic districts, and educational buildings. However, they are also set up to extend their expertise to a dozen other building types.

Education is also important internally and Fisher Heck Architects maintains connections with industry experts to learn about new techniques in order to update their skills.

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JMS Architects, Inc.

A unique architectural firm JMS Architects prefers to work on their own designs. With an eye to quality instead of profits, the firm works closely with customers to discover their wants and needs. Turning that into a finished product that meets and exceeds their dreams is paramount to their goals.

Taking on residential and commercial projects they are able to expand their portfolio with a variety of functional buildings. They keep an eye on the number of projects and limit them to a workable number. This allows them to provide the focus and detail needed to meet and exceed their customers’ expectations.

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Mauldin Architects

With experience across multiple markets, Mauldin Architects has obtained a sizable portfolio. Looking at residential and commercial for the majority of their projects, they have also added government contracts.

Sustainable green homes for residential is essential for the firm’s goals. Providing families with an option to a regular house made of single-use materials draws in many clients. They also have designed and built offices, retail, healthcare, and restaurants.

Mauldin Architects is set up to provide customers with interior design in residential and commercial spaces. Thus they are able to further work with their customer and gain new insights into additional design opportunities.

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Michael G. Imber, Architects

Michael G. Imber, Architects look to design modern buildings with one foot in local cultural history. Thinking of themselves as offering modern classical design they offer their customers a melding of architecture.

The firm is known for its single-family houses and ranches. In addition, their commercial offerings are also popular. Ranging from mixed-use commercial, residential and retail to churches and schools they have many projects to offer.

In addition to being well-known within San Antonio Michael G. Imber, Architects has also been published in dozens of magazines via articles and project features. They are passionate about architecture and especially about traditional design and its integration into the modern landscape.

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