pearl courtyard
San Antonio, Texas
With a legacy of hospitality, community engagement, and architectural excellence in rural settings, the H. E. Butt Foundation wanted an urban headquarters for hosting their San Antonio neighbors. Here they would convene people from disparate demographics and zip codes in order to redefine their constituency’s understanding of the word neighbor.
A roof canopy stretches across the streetfront entrance, connecting two community buildings and blurring boundaries between enclosed and outdoor. The large meeting room sits across from a pre-function lobby, while the breezeway doubles as outdoor event space.
CCO. : Jonathan R. Card, Marc Toppel