 Lake Flato is an architectural firm that a unique architectural firm that EnviroCitizen.org found in Texas. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Lake Flato is the kind of architectural firm that is green from every angle. They incorporate six principles into their design process: land, light, craft, community, spaces between and sustainability. They understand the importance of the land, noting that their work includes enhancing and repairing natural landscapes. They utilize natural light and explore how the light of a specific area can completely change a room. With every project that they handle, they enjoy embracing natural materials and inspiration, yet simple designs. They also believe that the community is an integral part of any building.
As architects, the people at Lake Flato don't just design buildings. They design buildings that form a connection between indoor and outdoor environments and spaces. They also believe that the spaces between buildings are as necessary and important as the buildings themselves. Above all, they are firmly committed to sustainability. Their architectural designs maximize energy efficiency and conserve natural resources. The firm is skilled in a variety of areas. They create designs for homeowners, independent schools, visitor centers, cultural centers, higher education institutions, the hospitality industry, developers and civic buildings. They have built many extraordinary buildings in the past that possess a lot of civic, cultural and community value. They built the World Birding Center Headquarters in Mission, Texas, the Government Canyon Visitor Center in Helotes, Texas and the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, Texas. They also built the Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University in Indiana and the Arizona State University Polytechnic Academic Complex in Arizona. They are known for their very interesting, contemporary designs.
Lake Flato has an excellent design team of architects with a variety of skills and talents. As one of its employees professes, "this firm really hires phenomenal people. It's actually one of my favorite things about it. We have a really talented diverse group. We have more women than I've seen at any architecture firm".
Lake Flato was established in 1984 and has since gained national recognition for their successful integration of their buildings and the landscapes around them. Lake Flato recently received the Texas Medal of Arts in 2009 along with 43 national awards and 50 awards from the State of Texas. EnviroCitizen.org strongly believes that they are a wonderful example of a leader in sustainable architecture! |
