This year's Building San Antonio award winners vary from luxury townhomes and major manufacturing facilities to historic restoration projects that preserve iconic structures.
These projects were completed in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic when many saw manpower shortages and very limited materials and supplies. Congratulations to all the companies, contractors and developers who brought these projects to fruition and in the process helped make San Antonio a better place to live.
The Business Journal will celebrate the honorees at a May 26 luncheon at the Veranda at 1746 Lockhill Selma Rd. To register, click here.
Community Impact
Morgan's Wonderland Camp: 23400 Cibolo Vista
This 102-acre, $34 million project offers summer camp style experiences all year long to those with and without special needs. Completed in May 2021, the camp continues the park's commitment to inclusion.
The Shop Workspaces I & II: 2201 & 2211 Buena Vista St.
This 13,000-square-foot, $1.7-million project aims to help redevelop the Westside. Former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros is behind the project that now houses several businesses and a library, named in honor of his parents. The library is used as a home base for nonprofit educational groups that help young people.
Historical Restoration
Mission Espada North Gate: 10040 Espada Road
This painstaking restoration project straightened the 34-foot-long section of the north gate in San Antonio Missions National Historic Park. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas.
Hospitality Renovation
Estancia del Norte: 37 NE Loop 410 at McCullough
The 40-year-old hotel near the San Antonio Airport now shines bright after a $10 million improvement. The 270-room hotel, now part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, offers a dozen luxury suites and extensive renovations for guests to enjoy.
Estancia Hotel on Monday, March 19, 2021, in San Antonio.
Municipal Renovation
San Antonio City Hall: 100 Military Plaza #4
After a multi-year renovation project, the 130-year old structure that houses San Antonio municipal government is complete. Guido Construction crews added in new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
First Look: Renovated City Hall
Manufacturing
Navistar: 14607 S. U.S. Hwy 281
Phase I of this project by the Turner Construction Company includes a 1-million-square-foot facility. The South Side facility is used to make commercial trucks and employs more than 600 people.
Retail
Kung Fu Saloon/Camp 1604: 5555 N. Loop 1604 West
This brand new $5.5 million project by KPG Hospitality, Inc. boasts of more than 17,000 square feet of space for a beer garden and an arcade-themed bar.
Industrial
CyrusOne Texas Research Park: 14719 Omicron
Phase II & III completes the build in West San Antonio for this 18 megawatt data center. The 200,000-square-foot, $26.2 million facility known as San Antonio V was built by the Rogers-O'Brien Construction group.
Luxury multi-family housing
The Legacy: 1817 N. Saint Mary's St.
Built in the Tobin Hill community, this $12.3 million development has 19 luxury townhomes that offer amenities such as custom closets and high-end appliances. It's within easy walking distance to Pearl Brewery and other downtown hot spots.
The Legacy
Affordable multi-family housing
The Markson: 510 Alametas St.
This 69-unit complex is a tribute to the late founder of NRP's Texas office, Daniel B. Markson. Built in an art deco style, the project, built along the San Pedro corridor, achieved 9% low-income housing tax credits.
The Markson
General Contractor of the Year
Joeris General Contractors completed 42 projects in 2021 which totaled more than $470 million in contracts. Projects include the Alamo Heights ISD improvements, a natatorium, UTSA's Roadrunner Athletic Center of Excellence and multiple HEB locations throughout the San Antonio area.
Engineering firm of the Year
Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc. completed nearly 2,500 projects throughout 2021 that brought jobs to the area and saw improvements to local infrastructure and facilities. Projects included the Navistar Assembly Plant, SAT 4 Distribution Center as well as improvements to U.S. 281 and Kelly Parkway.
