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Placemaking & Adaptive Reuse 2026

Urban regeneration and conversion of existing fabric into public life. Assessment window Jan 2021 – Jun 2026. Methodology · Evidence standards.

#FirmSignature evidence
1Lake|Flato ArchitectsSan Antonio / AustinAIA Gold Medal 202417× AIA COTE Top Ten (industry record)
2Michael Hsu Office of ArchitectureAustin / HoustonTxA Design Award 2026 (Clarksville Residence)AIA Austin Award of Excellence 2026
3GFFDallas / Fort WorthTxA Architecture Firm Award 2019125+ design awards (firm-reported)
4BRAVE/architectureHoustonTxA Architecture Firm Award 2021Awarded neighborhood library work
5Overland PartnersSan AntonioAIA COTE Top Ten 2026 (Marie Selby)TxA Architecture Firm Award 2010
6Exigo ArchitectureEl PasoTxA Design Award 2025 (MACC)AIA El Paso Honor Award 2025 extended field
7Bennett PartnersFort WorthTxA recognition · AIA FW Studio Award 2021 extended field
8Clayton KorteAustin / San AntonioTxA & AIA design awards, multipleAwarded low-energy typologies extended field
9Muñoz & CompanySan AntonioCentury-old civic legacy (firm-reported) extended field
10Alamo ArchitectsSan AntonioUrban-core rehabilitation portfolio (firm-reported) extended field