In San Antonio’s semiarid part of the world, cycles of rainfall and deep drought are a fact of life. Still, in a city proud of our green lawns and lush golf courses, water conservation has traditionally been a tough sell. San Antonio Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Community promotes low-water-use landscaping to local homeowners in a relatable neighborhood setting.

A new fine arts facility parlays reinvestment in a legacy campus into a competitive edge for Northside Independent School District.

Winner | 2025 AIA-SA Historic Award

In the bygone era of the silent screen, Hot Wells Resort drew socially prominent guests. From 1901 to 1923, the hot sulfur springs resort attracted celebrities, in part due to its co-location with Star Films, just across the River. Movie stars, political figures, and wealthy patrons gathered to “take the waters,” attend concerts and dances, hobnob on the grounds, and place wagers on the local ostrich races (yes, ostriches).