Awards
Awards
Over the course of the firm’s 82-year history, Kell Muñoz Architects has won a total of 102 juried design awards.
2000’S
ACENAR RESTAURANT
- Best Restaurant; Downtown’s Best Awards, 2005
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders & Contractors, 2004
architect of the year
- The Associated General Contractor - San Antonio Chapter, 2001
AT&T Center
- Metal Architecture Design Award, 2004
- Mayor’s Choice Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
- San Antonio Downtown Alliance, 2003
CARVER ACADEMY AND CULTURAL Community CENTER
- Community Building by Design Award; The American Institute of Architects and The Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2004
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2002
CROCKETT STREET REDEVELOPMENT - KAROTKINS BUILDING
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
EDCOUCH-ELSA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - FINE ARTS CENTER
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2008
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER
- Best Convention Center; Meetings South, 2004
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
- Golden Trowel Award; San Antonio Masonry Contractors Association, 2003
- Mayor’s Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
- Best Public Project; Texas Construction Magazine, 2001
LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - ANN RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2001
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2001
LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
LOS TOMATES Toll facilities & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
- Honor Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2000
METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES - NEW OFFICE BUILDING
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2006
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2006
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. South Texas Chapter, 2005
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
MExican cultural institute
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
roma visitor’s complex & plaza
- Honor Award; National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2008
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2007
- Best Public Improvement Project; Texas Downtown Association, 2007
san antonio independent school district - CROCKETT elementary school
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
san antonio independent school district - woodlawn hills elementary school
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
south texas college - mid-valley campus
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2001
south texas college - starr county campus
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
st. paul’s square
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
texas association of counties - new office building
- Project of the Year Award: Best High-Rise; Masonry Construction Institute, 2004
- Award of Excellence; McGraw-Hill Construction - The Best of 2003 Awards, 2003
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - RUTH TAYLOR ART & MUSIC BUILDING
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
the university of texas at brownsville/texas southmost college - student union building
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2005
the university of texas at brownsville - life & Health sciences building
- Honor Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
the university of texas -pan american - EDUCATION COMPLEX
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
the university of texas -pan american - engineering building
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2000
zachry construction corporation - zachry corporate headquarters conference and employment center
- Gold LEED Certified; U.S. Green Building Council, 2007
- Best New Building Under $5 Million; Associated General Contractors of America, 2007
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - South Texas Chapter, 2006
1990’S
alamo heights - pool
- Special Citation; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1991
alamo heights - pool shade structure
- Special Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1995
bexar county justice center
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1991
builder’s square corporate headquarters
- Commendation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1992
cancer therapy & research center - the alice mcdermott building
- institute for drug development
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1996
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
frost motorbank and downtown plaza
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Art Institute Design Awards, 1991
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1990
first unitarian universalist church
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
lucile halsell botanical conservatory
- Quanternario 90 Prize; Permasteelisa Company, 1991
the holocaust memorial
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
sea world of texas main entryway
- First Prize; Pittsburgh Corning Glassblock Design Competition International Design Awards, 1991
sisters of charity of the incarnate word - long-term Care facility
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1990
St. Pius X Catholic Church - Family Center
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1997
sunbelt sportswear offices
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1991
texas a&m international university campus
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1996
time warner cable corporate headquarters
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1996
the university of texas health science center at san antonio - institute of biotechnology
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
the university of texas -pan american - engineering building
- Certificate of Excellence; Associated Builders & Contractors, 1996
the university of texas - pan american - science building
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
- Certificate of Excellence; Associated Builders & Contractors, 1996
the university of texas at san antonio - engineering/biotechnology building - phase ii
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
the university of texas at san antonio - main campus
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 1998
1980’S
alamo community college district - palo alto college campus
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1987
alamo title company
- Design Award; Illumination Engineers Society
bartlett cocke, jr. construction company headquarters
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1985
- Design & Construction Award; San Antonio Masonry Institute
catholic archdiocese of san antonio - chancery office building
- Design & Construction Award; San Antonio Masonry Institute, 1985
citizen’s frost bank
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
cornerstone church
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1989
ferguson’s map & travel store
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
frost motorbank and downtown plaza
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1989
government employees credit union
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
hunt residence - sonora, texas
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
la quinta motor inns corporate offices
- National Award for Interior Design; AIA Architecture Magazine
laredo independent school district - dr. leo g. cigarroa high school/ dr. joaquin g. cigarroa middle school
- Citation of Excellence; Texas Society of Architects, 1984
- Exhibition & Special Honor Award; Texas Association of School Boards & Administrators
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
lucile halsell botanical conservatory
- Design Citation; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1985
oppenheimer Ranch House
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1988
san antonio museum of art
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
- Design Award; Progressive Architecture Magazine
st. mary’s university - sarita kenedy east law library
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1986
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1986
sunset ridge retail center renovation
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1989
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - THE RUBLE CENTER
- Merit Award; The Sunday School Board of The Southern Baptist Convention Workshop For Architects, 1985
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
- Award; Conservation Society of San Antonio
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - ELIZABETH COATES MADDUX LIBRARY
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - RUTH TAYLOR THEATER
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects
1970’S
RICHARD GILL BUILDING
- 1st Place Building Design Award (Buildings Remodeled); Alamo City Building Owners & Managers Association, 1975
san antonio independent school district - FOX TECHNICAL/ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL
- Exhibit of Outstanding School Architecture; Texas Society of Architects
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - LAURIE AUDITORIUM - RICHARDSON COMMUNICATION CENTER
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1972
- Award for Outstanding Architectural Design and Achievement; Texas Society of Architects, 1972
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects
1960’S
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - T. FRANK MURCHISON MEMORIAL TOWER
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1966
ACENAR RESTAURANT
- Best Restaurant; Downtown’s Best Awards, 2005
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders & Contractors, 2004
architect of the year
- The Associated General Contractor - San Antonio Chapter, 2001
AT&T Center
- Metal Architecture Design Award, 2004
- Mayor’s Choice Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
- San Antonio Downtown Alliance, 2003
CARVER ACADEMY AND CULTURAL Community CENTER
- Community Building by Design Award; The American Institute of Architects and The Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2004
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2002
CROCKETT STREET REDEVELOPMENT - KAROTKINS BUILDING
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
EDCOUCH-ELSA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - FINE ARTS CENTER
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2008
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER
- Best Convention Center; Meetings South, 2004
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
- Golden Trowel Award; San Antonio Masonry Contractors Association, 2003
- Mayor’s Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
- Best Public Project; Texas Construction Magazine, 2001
LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - ANN RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2001
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2001
LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
LOS TOMATES Toll facilities & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
- Honor Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2000
METHODIST HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES - NEW OFFICE BUILDING
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2006
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2006
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. South Texas Chapter, 2005
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
MExican cultural institute
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2003
roma visitor’s complex & plaza
- Honor Award; National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2008
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 2007
- Best Public Improvement Project; Texas Downtown Association, 2007
san antonio independent school district - CROCKETT elementary school
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
san antonio independent school district - woodlawn hills elementary school
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2004
south texas college - mid-valley campus
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2001
south texas college - starr county campus
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
st. paul’s square
- Certificate of Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
texas association of counties - new office building
- Project of the Year Award: Best High-Rise; Masonry Construction Institute, 2004
- Award of Excellence; McGraw-Hill Construction - The Best of 2003 Awards, 2003
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - RUTH TAYLOR ART & MUSIC BUILDING
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
the university of texas at brownsville/texas southmost college - student union building
- Citation Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2005
the university of texas at brownsville - life & Health sciences building
- Honor Award; The Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002
the university of texas -pan american - EDUCATION COMPLEX
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2008
the university of texas -pan american - engineering building
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2000
zachry construction corporation - zachry corporate headquarters conference and employment center
- Gold LEED Certified; U.S. Green Building Council, 2007
- Best New Building Under $5 Million; Associated General Contractors of America, 2007
- Excellence in Construction Award; Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - South Texas Chapter, 2006
1990’S
alamo heights - pool
- Special Citation; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1991
alamo heights - pool shade structure
- Special Recognition; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1995
bexar county justice center
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1991
builder’s square corporate headquarters
- Commendation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1992
cancer therapy & research center - the alice mcdermott building
- institute for drug development
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1996
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
frost motorbank and downtown plaza
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Art Institute Design Awards, 1991
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1990
first unitarian universalist church
- Citation Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
lucile halsell botanical conservatory
- Quanternario 90 Prize; Permasteelisa Company, 1991
the holocaust memorial
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
sea world of texas main entryway
- First Prize; Pittsburgh Corning Glassblock Design Competition International Design Awards, 1991
sisters of charity of the incarnate word - long-term Care facility
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1990
St. Pius X Catholic Church - Family Center
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1997
sunbelt sportswear offices
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1991
texas a&m international university campus
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1996
time warner cable corporate headquarters
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1996
the university of texas health science center at san antonio - institute of biotechnology
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1993
the university of texas -pan american - engineering building
- Certificate of Excellence; Associated Builders & Contractors, 1996
the university of texas - pan american - science building
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
- Certificate of Excellence; Associated Builders & Contractors, 1996
the university of texas at san antonio - engineering/biotechnology building - phase ii
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1998
the university of texas at san antonio - main campus
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 1998
1980’S
alamo community college district - palo alto college campus
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1987
alamo title company
- Design Award; Illumination Engineers Society
bartlett cocke, jr. construction company headquarters
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1985
- Design & Construction Award; San Antonio Masonry Institute
catholic archdiocese of san antonio - chancery office building
- Design & Construction Award; San Antonio Masonry Institute, 1985
citizen’s frost bank
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
cornerstone church
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1989
ferguson’s map & travel store
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
frost motorbank and downtown plaza
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1989
government employees credit union
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
hunt residence - sonora, texas
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
la quinta motor inns corporate offices
- National Award for Interior Design; AIA Architecture Magazine
laredo independent school district - dr. leo g. cigarroa high school/ dr. joaquin g. cigarroa middle school
- Citation of Excellence; Texas Society of Architects, 1984
- Exhibition & Special Honor Award; Texas Association of School Boards & Administrators
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
lucile halsell botanical conservatory
- Design Citation; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1985
oppenheimer Ranch House
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1988
san antonio museum of art
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1982
- Design Award; Progressive Architecture Magazine
st. mary’s university - sarita kenedy east law library
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1986
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects, 1986
sunset ridge retail center renovation
- Honorable Mention; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1989
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH - THE RUBLE CENTER
- Merit Award; The Sunday School Board of The Southern Baptist Convention Workshop For Architects, 1985
- Merit Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1984
- Award; Conservation Society of San Antonio
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - ELIZABETH COATES MADDUX LIBRARY
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - RUTH TAYLOR THEATER
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects
1970’S
RICHARD GILL BUILDING
- 1st Place Building Design Award (Buildings Remodeled); Alamo City Building Owners & Managers Association, 1975
san antonio independent school district - FOX TECHNICAL/ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL
- Exhibit of Outstanding School Architecture; Texas Society of Architects
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - LAURIE AUDITORIUM - RICHARDSON COMMUNICATION CENTER
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1972
- Award for Outstanding Architectural Design and Achievement; Texas Society of Architects, 1972
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
- Honor Award; Texas Society of Architects
1960’S
TRINITY UNIVERSITY - T. FRANK MURCHISON MEMORIAL TOWER
- Honor Award; San Antonio Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1966