September, 2008
Franklin Elementary Wins Conservation Award
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has received an award citation from the San Antonio Conservation Society. Located in the San Antonio Independent School District, the original Franklin Elementary consisted of an eight-room classroom building constructed in 1910. Over the course of time, numerous additions and renovations encompassed the historic building. Marmon Mok designed a new campus plan which removed all the additions, preserving the original building and establishing it as the centerpiece to a new academic complex. 2005
AGC Architect of the Year
Marmon Mok was honored by the Associated General Contractors of America (http://www.agc.org/) San Antonio Chapter as the 2005 Architect of the Year. 2005
Texas State University Rec Center
Texas State University selected Marmon Mok as architects for the 18 million dollar expansion of their Campus Recreation Facility. The program will include four gymnasiums, two pools and weight training area. 2005
San Antonio Airport Featured
The San Antonio International Airport Terminal One interiors project was featured in Texas Architect’s transportation issue. The article “Fresh on Arrival” provided an overview of the interior renovations and public art program. 2005
Two Design Awards for Morningside Project
Marmon Mok was recognized with two design awards for senior living by the National Home Builders Association for the Morningside Ministries Menger Springs Campus in Boerne, Texas. The campus was honored with two Silver Awards, for the Assisted Living/Alzheimer Center and the Independent Living Building. 2005
Anatomy of a Dream Team
“Anatomy of a Dream Team” appeared in Construction News about the team responsible for several major building projects on the Cancer Therapy and Research center campus including the Zeller Building, the Urschel Tower and a 500-car parking garage. Marmon Mok was lead architect, engineer, and interior designer on these projects. 2005
Veterinary Center Featured
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of South Texas is featured in the San Antonio Express News, “Best of Care Veterinary Center in Stone Oak Area Offers Specialty Treatment.” 2005
Franklin Elementary Featured
Franklin Elementary is featured in the San Antonio Express News, “Building on History.” San Antonio School District gets a lesson in preservation by renovating old schools instead of demolishing them. 2005
