Lake Flato Architects

Lake Flato, also stylized as Lake|Flato, is an American architectural firm based in San Antonio, founded by Ted Flato and David Lake in 1984.[1] The firm's portfolio includes residences, schools, hotels, interior design, and cultural centers. One of the most distinguished architectural firms in the United States, the firm was awarded the Architecture Firm of the Year Award from the American Institute of Architects in 2004.[2]

Lake Flato Architects
Practice information
FoundersTed Flato, David Lake
Founded1984
LocationSan Antonio
Significant works and honors
Awards2004 AIA Firm of the Year Award
Website
https://lakeflato.com

The firm's work has been featured in the New York Times,[3] Architectural Digest,[4] Time Magazine,[5] among other publications.

History

Lake Flato was founded in 1984 by architects Ted Flato and David Lake. Since its founding, the firm has grown to a staff of over 150, including 50 registered architects and 42 LEED-accredited professionals.[6]

In 2016, the firm opened its Austin office, its first expansion outside of San Antonio in over 30 years, which focuses exclusively on urban redevelopment projects in Austin.[7]

Notable works

Awards

Lake Flato has received over 300 design awards. Most notably, the firm was awarded the Architecture Firm of the Year Award from the American Institute of Architects in 2004. In 2013, the firm received the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, and in 2014, Lake Flato was inducted into the Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame.[13] The firm placed first in Architect Magazine’s 2019 Top 50[14] — an annual ranking of the best U.S. firms — and was named one of the Ten Most Innovative Architecture Firms in the World by Fast Company.[15]

References
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  2. "Lake Flato Lands in No. 1 Spot on List of Nation's Top Architecture Firms".
  3. "A Hilltop Village of Their Own".
  4. "Architectural Design".
  5. "A 3D-Printed Place to Call Home".
  6. "Lake Flato".
  7. "Lake Flato Settles into East Austin Office".
  8. "Iconic buildings planned as gateway for urban-outdoor living".
  9. "World Birding Center Headquarters". The American Institute of Architects - Top Ten. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  10. "Government Canyon Visitor Center". The American Institute of Architects - Top Ten. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  11. "Pearl Brewery Redevelopment". Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  12. "Holdsworth Center". Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  13. "Lake Flato".
  14. "2019 Architect 50: The Top Firm Overall".
  15. "Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Practices in Architecture".
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