The current practice traces its history to Eickenroht & Cocke.
Independent editorial profile
Muñoz & Company
Now Alta Architects
San Antonio
Practice lineage since 1927
Civic & cultural
Education
Placemaking
The 2013–2020 name of a long-running San Antonio practice now operating as Alta Architects, with documented work in public libraries, education, cultural infrastructure and urban placemaking.
Best suited for: public agencies, school and university clients, cultural organizations and community-focused developers seeking a San Antonio practice with experience in civic identity, public engagement and historically sensitive sites.
At a glance
The practice adopted the Alta Architects name after Henry R. Muñoz III retired.
Alta Architects lists 3510 N Main Avenue as its address.
Public libraries, campuses, community facilities and urban projects recur in the portfolio.
The edition retains the Muñoz & Company label used in the published ranking.
The rebrand and selected project records are documented; registration review remains open.
Editorial overview
A historic firm with several operating names
The practice’s current history identifies a lineage beginning in 1927. It became Jones & Kell in 1983, Kell Muñoz Architects in 2000 and Muñoz & Company in 2013. Following Henry R. Muñoz III’s 2020 retirement, principals Geoff Edwards, Rob Reiter and Randy Hohalaus assumed leadership and the practice rebranded as Alta Architects.
Civic work has independent recognition
Mission Branch Library received a 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Award. Texas Society of Architects records connect the practice lineage to the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, recipient of the 2019 TxA 25-Year Award, while Texas Architect documents Muñoz & Company’s role in the San Pedro Creek project team.
Names and project credits require context
This page preserves the Muñoz & Company name because that is how the firm appears in the 2026 editorial ranking. Current client inquiries should use Alta Architects. Projects inherited through earlier entities are described as part of the practice lineage, and collaborative work is not presented as sole authorship.
Ranking placement — 2026
Selected projects and practice-lineage work
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Why it matters: the project combines flood-control infrastructure, public space, trails, cultural interpretation and public art through the historic center of San Antonio. Texas Architect identified Muñoz & Company among the project’s key players alongside public agencies, HDR and Pape-Dawson Engineers.
View current official project page →Mission Branch Library
Why it matters: located near Mission San José, the library uses locally grounded masonry, clay tile, copper and vaulted brick elements to connect a contemporary public building with the site’s cultural history. The project received a 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Award.
View current official project page →Roma Visitor’s Complex & Plaza
Why it matters: the project works within Roma’s National Historic Landmark District on the Rio Grande, adapting historic structures and the sloping central plaza for visitor and civic use. The successor practice reports state, regional and national preservation recognition for the work.
View current official project page →Texas A&M–San Antonio Central Academic Building
Why it matters: the academic building establishes a formal center and visual axis for a developing South San Antonio campus. The project illustrates the practice’s work at the intersection of institutional programming, regional references and long-term campus planning.
View current official project page →Project imagery will be added only after publication rights and photography credits are confirmed. Credits are described at the level supported by the cited sources; collaborative projects are not assigned to Muñoz & Company alone.
Evidence ledger
This ledger separates independent institutional and professional records from information published by the current successor practice. Evidence grades describe the independence of the source, not the architectural quality of Muñoz & Company or Alta Architects.
| Claim | Grade | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Branch Library received a 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Award | A | American Library Association | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The 2019 TxA 25-Year Award credits the Lucile Halsell Conservatory to Emilio Ambasz in partnership with Jones & Kell, now Muñoz & Company | B | Texas Society of Architects | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Texas Architect identified Muñoz & Company among the key players for San Pedro Creek Culture Park | B | Texas Architect — Park Life | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Mestizo City received a Citation Award in the 2015 AIA San Antonio Design Awards | B | Texas Architect — AIA San Antonio awards | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Henry R. Muñoz III stepped down in 2020 and Geoff Edwards succeeded him as CEO before the announced name change | B | San Antonio Report | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The current practice traces its lineage to Eickenroht & Cocke in 1927 | C | Alta Architects — About | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The practice used the Muñoz & Company name from 2013 and rebranded as Alta Architects in 2020 | C | Alta Architects — firm history | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| Alta Architects lists 3510 N Main Avenue in San Antonio as its current address | C | Alta Architects — official website | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The current portfolio includes Mission Branch Library, San Pedro Creek Culture Park, Roma Visitor’s Complex and the TAMU–San Antonio Central Academic Building | C | Alta Architects — portfolio | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| The practice reports civic, education, healthcare, residential and infrastructure work under the Alta Architects name | C | Alta Architects — official website | 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 and has not yet been independently verified. View the evidence standards.
Practice information
Current identity and leadership
Muñoz & Company is not the current operating name. The successor practice identifies itself as Alta Architects. Its published history states that principals Geoff Edwards, Rob Reiter and Randy Hohalaus assumed leadership during the 2020 rebrand, with Christopher Sanchez joining the ownership group. Prospective clients should confirm the current project lead and team directly with Alta Architects.
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
Civic & Cultural ArchitectureEducation ArchitecturePublic LibrariesUrban PlacemakingAdaptive ReuseCampus Planning
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Profile changelog
- Profile rebuilt to document the 2020 Alta Architects rebrand, clarify project lineage and collaboration, expand the evidence ledger and add current client guidance. Edition evidence cutoff unchanged.
- Initial directory profile and Placemaking & Adaptive Reuse placement recorded for the 2026 edition.