Marmon Mok was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the medium-size firm category for the San Antonio Business Journal’s annual survey, based on company leadership, benefits, perks, professional development and employee attitudes.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Texas/Oklahoma Chapter honored Marmon Mok with its prestigious Pinnacle Award at the Chapter Gala in Dallas. Winning in the medium-sized firm category, the award is granted to firms with consistent service to the community, to the profession and IIDA.
Green building design and LEED certification was the focus for this year’s Marmon Mok University, our in-house professional development program. Edgar Farrera, AIA, LEED AP, taught the course to 12 staff members, finishing the semester with a field trip to Houston to tour LEED certified projects. Marmon Mok is designing the first LEED Silver certified project in the country for the Army-Air Force Exchange Service Shopping Center at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Steve Souter, Marmon Mok Managing Partner, has been selected to serve on the San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce “Pathway to A Great City” Task Force along with other business executives and civic leaders. The purpose of the group is to make recommendations for cultural venues, parks, transportation, education and other elements that contribute to a great city.
Texas Construction Magazine has recognized the McCollum High School Campus Redevelopment Project and the new Martha Mead Elementary Campus in their annual Best of 2006 Awards Program.
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have honored Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Green Elementary in their awards program for excellence in school design. Both projects are in the San Antonio Independent School District.
The United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County has honored Steve Souter with the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2006 for Individual Service.
The San Antonio Business Journal has named Marmon Mok as the 2006 Largest San Antonio Architectural Firm.