Lake|Flato Architects
The most decorated design practice in Texas. The 2024 AIA Gold Medal to founders David Lake and Ted Flato capped four decades of Texas regionalism; the 2026 COTE Top Ten win for Trinity University's Business & Humanities District shows current form, not legacy.
San Antonio / Austinheadquarters
1984established
5ranked nominations
7evidence items
Index placements 2026
Verified evidence
AIA Gold Medal 202417× AIA COTE Top Ten (industry record)AIA Firm Award 2004Living Building Challenge — 1st in Texas (Josey Pavilion)AIA Regional & Urban Design Award 2024 (Music Lane)300+ design awardsCertified B CorpGrades: A national record · B professional jury · C firm-reported. Standards
Founders & principals
David Lake, FAIATed Flato, FAIASpecialties
Homes & VillasHigh-End ResidentialCivic & Public WorkAdaptive ReuseHospitalityCities of practice
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