Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...that opened Oct. 28 has generated much buzz for Lake|Flato, the San Antonio/Austin-based architectural firm that partnered on the..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...John Gillum, APL's facilities process manager; and architectural firms Lake|Flato of Austin/San Antonio and Shepley Bulfinch of Boston, which..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...for the MACC on the north shore of Town Lake. Then in 1998, the matter went before voters again,..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Council Watch

The Bradley deal is out in the open but no one seems to have an opinion on it.

"...recommendation of city staff to hire San Antonio firm Lake/Flato Architects to design the Carver Museum project, voting instead..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Articulations

A spring full of architecural blooms.

"...process will be spread over three to four years. Lake/Flato Architects will lead the renovation. (That brings the number..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Sacred Spaces and the Art of Margo Sawyer at AMOA

"...an architect (in the case of my congregation, David Lake of Lake/Flato Architects in San Antonio) really be expected..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Day Trips: Reel'em Inn, Rockport

Revitalized motel brings coastal chic lodging to Rockport

"...the possibilities. After a yearlong renovation designed by Texas-based Lake Flato Architects, the motel reopened with a modern, minimalist..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Decision Day?

Best of luck to all of us this coming Tuesday

"...of sustainable design and innovation." The library, submitted by Lake|Flato Architects, was lauded as "A fascinating, compelling architectural expression..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Lyric Opera

ALO is selling its headquarters and losing its community music school

"...Downtown and convenient to the Long Center. Designed by Lake|Flato. Eleven years old. Just one owner, a large nonprofit..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Return of the Prodigal Plans

Council checks in on several ongoing long-range planning efforts

"...the Seaholm redvelopment along Cesar Chavez. Shepley Bulfinch and Lake|Flato Architects should have some concepts on hand, but don't..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Texas Medal of Arts Awards

The Texas Cultural Trust honors its fifth group of notable Texans in the arts

"...Black in Music; nationally recognized San Antonio design firm Lake|Flato Architects in Architecture; longtime Lone Star historian T.R. Fehrenbach..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let There Be Light

After a $14 million facelift, UT's Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center is letting the light in, literally, through new windows across the front of the structure, and philosophically, through a new mission to give the public more opportunities to see and enjoy its astonishing accumulation of cultural treasures.

"...reading room and viewing room for art and photography. Lake/Flato, the San Antonio design firm responsible for Austin Lyric..."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Forward motion on a renovation of UT's Harry Ransom Center and the lack of motion in the design of the new Blanton Museum of Art.

"...week, Thomas Staley, director of the center, announced that Lake/Flato, the illustrious design firm from San Antonio that's also..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...the design handiwork of San Antonio architectural firm of Lake/Flato. Prices for these condos range from $200,000 to more..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Austin's New Central Library

"...Lake|Flato, one of the architectural firms that designed the library,..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Mapping Out Mueller

Airport redevelopment project continues spreading its wings

"...Avenue and McBee and Mattie Streets, across from Mueller Lake Park and near the Austin Children's Museum. The $30..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature

Articulations

The joyful debut of the new Austin Lyric Opera headquarters and community music school.

"...hall, upper-floor office space with large windows fronting Town Lake, and a petit rooftop garden...."

May 5, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The South Bank

"...the creative and commercial varieties -- south of Town Lake. Alas, that edifice may have inspired oohs and ahs..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Virginia B. Wood's Cookbook Collection Will Live on at Cookbook Cafe

Home "On the Range" at the Central Library

"...The architecture was designed by the Lake Flato architecture firm and VeroKolt designed the interior of..."

June 22, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"...technology) to about $120 million. The architectural team of Lake/Flato Architects and Shepley Bulfinch was selected in 2008; groundbreaking..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?

Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert

"...are moving forward and in the design phase with Lake|Flato, the original architectural team behind the San José. Some..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...SOUTHERLAND PAGE / PATKAU ARCHITECTS Joint Venture, Austin, TX; LAKE / FLATO ARCHITECTS AND SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON & ABBOTT..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Austin's Cultural Makeover

Which arts facilities from the boom years were built, which weren't built, and why

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Holiday In Town

Bed, Breakfast, and a Whole Lot More

"...The buildings are design firm Lake/Flato's magnificent, olive-green reconsideration of the 1936 originals, and they..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Council Chooses Library Team

In a surprise, it's Lake|Flato

"...somewhat of a surprise, it was the team of Lake | Flato, not the staff recommended team of Barnes..."

Dec. 11, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Making Designs On a New Library

Three finalists offer up some rough concepts for a new central public library

"...1) Lake|Flato plus Shepley Bulfinch, joint venture..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Articulations

The renovation of Laguna Gloria is a go, Charo is not, and Flaming Idiot Rob Williams whips up one of his bologna specials for Katie Couric.

"...loan was secured that would get the ball rolling. Lake | Flato Architects, the illustrious San Antonio firm that..."

April 26, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Yet More Dancing About Architecture

"...Lyric Opera that it's chosen the prestigious Texas firm Lake|Flato to design its new home on Barton Springs Road...."

May 15, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Central Library Design Aims for Adaptability

Architects hope new library will suit surroundings and patrons for long time to come

"...flexible in how they serve the community," architect David Lake noted recently. "If you want a sustainable 100-year building,..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Library Plans Evolved With the Cyber-Times

Library plans are both eco-friendly and tech-savvy

"...two "reading porches" overlooking Shoal Creek and Lady Bird Lake for outdoor reading...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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