The move of the Fairmount Hotel, the heaviest building ever moved on wheels according to the Guinness Book of World Records, attracted worldwide attention in 1984. The 1,600-ton, three-story masonry and cast-iron structure was rolled from its original home to a new site six blocks away, making room for the construction of The Shops at River Center.

Adding a branch library to a new fire station does more than maximize municipal resources; the combined Maury Maverick, Jr. Branch Library and Fire Station 49 elevates the profile of both community assets.

St. Mary’s Street Parking Garage, completed in 2002, was a watershed project for Alamo Architects. It showcases a commitment to urban context and a skilled response to a complex program and site. The parking facility occupies a prime corner in San Antonio’s historic downtown corridor and rises to the occasion with a swaggering contemporary expression. The project scope and resonance with the public helped us reach a new level in practice. Twenty-plus years on, we believe it stands the test of time – strong tribute to founding partner and project architect Mike Lanford.