Ecotone is a transformative adaptive reuse proposal that reimagines an abandoned school as an urban ecological center and public park. Rooted in sustainability and community engagement, the design bridges the built and natural environment—an "ecotone" where people, nature, and education intersect. By preserving the existing structure and layering new ecological functions, the project creates spaces for environmental learning, social gathering, and ecological restoration. It honors the site's past while positioning it as a catalyst for a more resilient and connected urban future.

ECOTONE

ECOTONE

San Antonio, Texas

2024

Ecotone is a transformative adaptive reuse proposal that reimagines an abandoned school as an urban ecological center and public park. Rooted in sustainability and community engagement, the design bridges the built and natural environment—an "ecotone" where people, nature, and education intersect. By preserving the existing structure and layering new ecological functions, the project creates spaces for environmental learning, social gathering, and ecological restoration. It honors the site's past while positioning it as a catalyst for a more resilient and connected urban future.

The 451 at Commerce is a student housing apartment complex designed to embody the principle that "the building is the student." This means that the apartments are highly flexible and dynamic, adapting to the evolving needs of its student occupants. Situated on Commerce Street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the building will serve as a multifunctional space that evolves alongside the academic and personal growth of its users.