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.

2026 | AIA-SA Residential Design Award

100 Labor received the Residential Design Award for a Multifamily Structure by The American Institute of Architects, San Antonio Chapter (AIA-SA). This design award is particularly meaningful because the project aligns with our decades of groundwork in local neighborhood restoration. Two buildings form a new gateway between the high-density development at adjacent Hemisfair and the small-scale legacy San Antonio neighborhood of Lavaca. The 100 Labor residential community restores vitality to a keystone parcel of land, adding desirable downtown housing.

Big Tex sidles up to the San Antonio River ecosystem restoration project, one of two major expansions to San Antonio’s famed River Walk. The buildings offset along the bend in the river, affording city skyline views. It energizes almost a half mile of reclaimed industrial acreage, transforming the site into prime riverbank real estate for apartments and restaurants. The Flats at Big Tex are directly adjacent to the Blue Star Arts Complex, a downtown draw.