The year used in the current Stonewall Studios announcement and the firm’s anniversary record.
Independent editorial profile
MNK Architects
El Paso
Founded 1985
Stonewall Studios member
K–12 education
Healthcare
Civic & commercial
An El Paso practice with a long regional portfolio in schools, healthcare, civic and commercial facilities, now operating within the Stonewall Studios platform.
Best suited for: school districts, healthcare providers, municipalities and regional organizations planning new construction, additions or occupied-building renovations where programming, community input, phasing and construction coordination are central to the brief.
At a glance
Current address is listed by both the practice and AIA El Paso.
MNK joined the national studio network in 2026 while retaining its local studio identity.
Published services also include programming, interiors and construction administration.
Commercial, hospitality, spiritual and recreation work also appears in the portfolio.
Firm verification and Texas registration review remain in progress.
Editorial overview
Regional programs developed through consultation
MNK’s published project descriptions emphasize programming, interviews with users and coordination with public owners. Its larger school and healthcare work combines new additions with renovation of occupied campuses, making phasing, circulation and continuity of operations recurring design concerns.
Documented strength in education facilities
Learning by Design records Outstanding Project recognition for Eastwood High School in 2020 and for Burges and Montwood high schools in 2022. AIA El Paso lists the studio in its current firm directory, while Texas Architect documents MNK’s role on El Paso Children’s Hospital.
Ownership changed; operating data remain limited
MNK joined Stonewall Studios before the 2026 evidence cutoff. Public sources do not yet standardize how staff, contracts and services are divided between the local studio and the wider platform. Fees, current capacity and project budgets are not published consistently, and the available evidence does not support a numerical rank.
Editorial placement — 2026
Selected projects
Burges High School Campus Transformation
Why it matters: MNK and DLR Group reorganized a mid-century campus around connected learning environments while combining substantial additions with renovation. The project received an AIA El Paso Merit Award and later appeared in Learning by Design’s 2022 awards program.
View official project page →Eastwood High School Campus Transformation
Why it matters: the MNK and DLR Group project replaced more than half of an aging campus and organized new academic, administration, athletic and performing-arts functions around a secure outdoor courtyard shaped with students, teachers and community participants.
View official project page →Montwood High School
Why it matters: renovation of two existing buildings and two new additions expanded fine arts, career and technology, science and special-education programs while creating a more controlled public entry and a 600-seat theater.
View official project page →El Paso Children’s Hospital
Why it matters: the work links MNK’s regional delivery role to a major hospital expansion. The practice reports responsibility for renovation, surgery and trauma expansion, site work and construction administration within the larger KMD-led medical program.
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Evidence ledger
This ledger separates independently documented records from information published by the practice or its current platform. Evidence grades describe the independence of the source, not the architectural quality of MNK Architects.
| Claim | Grade | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood High School Campus Transformation is listed as a Fall 2020 Learning by Design Outstanding Project | A | Learning by Design awards gallery | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Burges High School Campus Transformation is included in the Fall 2022 Learning by Design awards gallery | A | Learning by Design awards gallery | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Montwood High School received Learning by Design Outstanding Project recognition in 2022 | A | Learning by Design, Fall 2022 | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| AIA El Paso’s current directory lists MNK at 330 Eubank Court and names Renée Jiménez, AIA, as contact | B | AIA El Paso firm directory | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Texas Architect identifies KMD with MNK Architects on the El Paso Children’s Hospital and University Medical Center work | B | Texas Architect | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Stonewall Studios announced MNK’s addition to its platform in May 2026 and reports a 1985 founding date | C | Stonewall Studios announcement | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Renée Jiménez is identified as MNK studio leader and principal architect after the Stonewall transaction | C | Stonewall Studios announcement | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The practice publishes El Paso and Park City locations in its current contact directory | C | MNK Architects contact page | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Published sectors include education, government and justice, municipal, commercial and hospitality, healthcare, spiritual and recreation | C | MNK Architects portfolio | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| MNK and DLR Group received a 2021 AIA El Paso Design Merit Award for Burges High School | C | MNK Architects award announcement | Jul. 26, 2026 |
Read the full evidence-grade definitions
Grade A means a claim is supported by an independent national record, official registry or institutional record. Grade B means it is supported by a professional jury, regional institution or specialist publication. Grade C means it was reported by the practice or an affiliated organization and has not yet been independently verified. View the evidence standards.
Practice information
Leadership and ownership
The May 2026 Stonewall Studios announcement identifies Renée Jiménez, AIA, as MNK’s studio leader and principal architect. MNK’s own people page still uses the earlier title of president and CEO. Because the transaction changed the ownership structure, this profile uses the newer Stonewall title and does not infer a broader current executive roster.
Licensure and registration
Registration review in progress. The catalog has not yet completed an independent entity-registration check with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Registration confirms legal standing to practice and is not an editorial endorsement.
Services and specialties
Education ArchitectureHealthcare ArchitectureCivic & Cultural ArchitectureCommercial ArchitectureProgramming & PlanningConstruction Administration
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Related research and directories
Profile changelog
- Profile structure, ownership status, selected projects, evidence ledger and client guidance revised. Sources rechecked; edition evidence cutoff unchanged.
- Initial directory profile and Studios to Watch placement recorded for the 2026 edition.