Since the firm’s foundation in 1984, Alamo Architects has occupied a singular place in the San Antonio architecture community. Our workmanlike moniker, early wildcard projects, and readiness to question the status quo set us apart in the market. We believed we could make a difference in the community, and we have – both in the built environment and with innovative planning for progressive city growth.
At 40, we are proud – and somewhat astonished – that our work in architecture, planning, interior design, adaptive reuse and landscape architecture is all over town and the region. In collaboration with many visionary clients and development agencies over our first four decades, we have made an enduring, positive imprint.
As the multidisciplinary design firm of nearly 70 people we are today, we are still true believers in the transformative power of design.
A habit of active listening supports our collaborative work style and brings out the best in projects and people.
Through our strongly collaborative approach, we have developed long lasting working relationships with our clients. Together, we have achieved excellence over a wide range of project types: in higher education and research, preK-12 schools, interior design, multifamily housing, campus and urban master planning, parks and public spaces, retail development and placemaking.
Alamo was named as Texas Society of Architects’ Firm of the Year for 2014 – a milestone honor we shared with our clients, for their vision and trust in our work. We paused to reflect on the culture that sets us apart: a balance of rigorous practice and inclusive team spirit that might, in fact, be our superpower.
Irby Hightower, FAIA and Mike McGlone, FAIA have been elevated to Fellow by the American Institute of Architects for their respective contributions to architecture and planning in San Antonio. McGlone and principal Nicki Marrone have each served as AIA San Antonio president and president of the Texas Society of Architects. In 2025, Associate Lindsay Oppelt is 2025 AIA San Antonio Chapter President, and Senior Associate Jeffrey Watson is serving as Treasurer. Mike McGlone continues to advocate at the AIA national level, and several members of Alamo staff participate in AIA-SA programming.
According to my mom, being as young and inexperienced (or broke) as we were made us the perfect pick to take on moving The Fairmount.