Sometimes, our opportunities are not centered on unique design expression, but rather on a highly responsive solution to a client brief. In the case of our expansion to the City of Shavano Park fire station, we designed to prioritize the client’s programmatic needs, seamlessly integrating a significant addition. This 2010 project is a prime example of a tailored response to client requirements, an elegant solution at home in its residential neighborhood context.

Southtown Aldea, now in pre-construction phase, is a residential development sited at the northern edge of the popular Southtown arts district; also adjacent to historic Downtown San Antonio and Hemisfair and its new Civic Park. The one-of-a-kind development is made up of three midrise buildings arranged around plazas and courtyards, situated between a wide boulevard and the shaded historic streets of neighboring Lavaca. Its rich architectural expression is drawn from the eclectic local vernacular, in a composed harmony of historicist and contemporary design. In material quality and experiential delight, the development is designed to become both a unique enclave for a residential community, and an attractive addition to a desirable downtown neighborhood.

“As with every multifamily project, we sought opportunities to build a truly worthwhile addition into the neighborhood. We set out to create a desirable new downtown address, while acknowledging surrounding heritage.” Billy Lawrence, AIA