Marmon Mok Civic + Municipal Book

CIVIC + MUNICIPAL

Civic + Municipal

OVERVIEW

MARMON MOK CIVIC + MUNICIPAL practice specializes in crafting innovative and purpose-driven solutions for public clients. Our team understands the design issues of creating innovative civic buildings and public spaces. Our design process emphasizes collaboration and active engagement with owners and stakeholders. We understand the challenges of public architecture: creating functional and beautiful design within constraints of available resources. Our work represents sound stewardship of the public trust by creating spaces that elevate the spirit of every person.

SERVICES Architecture | Interior Design | Site Analysis | Feasibility Studies | Master Planning | Programming | FF&E | Community Engagement | Change Management

STAFF 70 Staff, 33 Registered Architects, 11 Registered Interior Designers , 4 WELL Certified Professionals, 20 LEED Accredited Professionals

ARCHITECTURE

We expand expectations . Architecture is an opportunity to improve people’s lives in both tangible and emotional ways that are often not anticipated in the beginning of a project. These unexpected opportunities enrich our work and amplify a project’s potential.

PLANNING

Good planning is the foundation for success. It defines the project and creates the relationship that will last long after the building is complete. Marmon Mok takes the long view: we find the best solutions to achieve your goals now and in the future.

PROGRAMMING + INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior Design completes architecture. It adds beauty and function to the places where people live, work, and play every day. Our interior design creates the spaces that lift our spirits and improve our lives, no matter the project’s size or budget.

SUSTAINABILITY + WELLNESS

Sustainability and wellness go hand in hand. Prioritizing environmental stewardship and promoting wellness is crucial for our client’s well-being today and for future generations. Our design philosophy prioritizes sustainability from the beginning of each project. We aim to create visually appealing environments through thoughtful land use, mindful material selection, and responsible resource management.

DISCOVER

Every project is an exciting journey that allows us to delve deep into the vision, goals, constraints, and other factors that ultimately shape a building. We take pride in creating a uniquely tailored solution for our clients, leveraging every resource at our disposal to deliver the best possible outcome.

DESIGN

Design is a way of thinking. We believe that every place should elevate the spirit of every person. Focusing on the user experience to craft great places where people want to work, learn, play, and heal. Our team’s focused and skillful problemsolving helps us deliver the best solutions for each project and leads our clients where they want to go.

DONE

The resulting building is the physical manifestation of the careful and thoughtful consideration applied through discovery and design.

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Our new home along the San Antonio River has far exceeded our expectations; you’ve transformed our work environment and employee morale in ways I could not have imagined. The results demonstrate you truly listened to everything we had to say in our early meetings and designed a space that not only functions expertly for our staff but is also beautifully and cleverly designed.

- Renee D. Green, P.D., Director of Public Works | Bexar County

TOOLS

RENDERINGS & VISUALIZATION

We use renderings to give our clients an accurate view of the completed space. The client can visualize the finished design and easily make alterations before anything has been constructed. This is also a great tool for the owner to market to potential donors for fundraising.

VIRTUAL REALITY

We are exploring new ways to help clients interact with their space during the design phase. Our visualization team can immerse you in your future space for you to walk around and experience the design first hand.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Marmon Mok leverages the prowess of Artificial Intelligence within its communication tools to elevate architectural innovation. By harnessing AI-driven algorithms, our tools refine project data into actionable insights, facilitating dynamic exchanges between our teams and clients, ultimately fostering a smarter, more intuitive design process.

AUGMENTED REALITY

AR gives you the ability to see an architectural hologram mixed with the environment. The lens adds a layer of digital 3d models to its real surroundings. Allowing the viewer to stay connected to its surroundings while seeing the virtual model.

90% Of Work Is In The Public Sector

20+ Civic and Municipal Clients

33 Registered Architects

11 Registered Interior Designers

4 WELL Certified Professionals

20 LEED Accredited Professionals

LEADERS

Mary Bartlett, AIA, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP Partner

Angel Garcia, AIA, NCARB LEED AP, REFP Partner

Briant Harkiewicz, AIA, RID, NCARB, LEED AP Partner

Edgar Farrera, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA Partner

Larry Schmidt, AIA, LEED AP Principal

Denise Dart, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Principal

FEATURED PROJECTS

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Austin, Texas

The TxDOT Stassney Office Building and Campus consolidates 36 divisions of the Headquarters Administration in a single location from multiple locations across the Austin metropolitan area.

Encompassing over 425,000 SF and supporting almost 1,600 employees, the office building design responds to the needs of the workplace by providing a highly flexible open floor plan design that maximizes the opportunity for team collaboration and an alternate workspace environment.

FEATURES

• Office: 425,334 SF

• Parking Garage: 1,580 Spaces | Six-level Parking Structure

• Warehouse/Print Shop: 131,250 SF

• Laboratory: 81,134 SF

• Central Utility Plant: 13,094 SF

• Campus Consolidation

• Change Management

• Art Program

OFFICE BUILDING

PARKING GARAGE

MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY

WAREHOUSE

WILLIAMSON CREEK WATERSHED

WALKING TRAILS

OUTDOOR COURTYARD

Section showing how building was designed around landscape to create views

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Georgetown, Texas

The proposed new building is estimated to be four stories tall and will consolidate eleven Williamson County departments. This consolidation will accommodate the increased employee population as well as foster better inter-agency functions by co-locating various departments into a single facility. Design considerations for the departments include high-performance, resource conservation, occupant wellness, safety, and flexibility in the facility that promote and enhance productivity, and employee well-being over the lifespan of the building.

FEATURES

• 144,503 SF Office Building

• Customer Service for County Clerk & Tax Office

• Security

• Technology Integration

• Healthy Building Concepts

• Change Management

HEADQUARTERS

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES | TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION

Austin, Texas

Marmon Mok is providing programming, master planning, and design work for the campus improvements and new headquarters for DMV. The approved master plan, using a fivephase approach, will demolish four of the existing buildings, build one new office building, and renovate an existing 5-story office building to meet TxDMV’s current and future workspace needs.

FEATURES

• New Office Building: 144,000 SF

• Office Renovation: 110,000 SF

• Public Agency Headquarters

• Technology & Security

• Flexible Open Workplace

• Employee Workplace Transformation

BEXAR COUNTY

San Antonio, Texas

The project vision for the new Bexar County Public Works Office Building along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River integrates the functional components of the program into the future vision and legacy of the county along the newly expanded and redeveloped banks of the San Antonio River. With its commanding views of the San Antonio skyline and proximity to the UNESCO Missions World Heritage Site, this prominent location allows this building to become a “lantern” on the river and to distinguish itself as a good neighbor to the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River.

FEATURES

• Office Building: 35,000 SF

• Lobby

• Board Room

• Reception

• Riverwalk View

• Elevated Outdoor Patio

• Staff Offices

• Meeting Rooms

BEXAR COUNTY

San Antonio, Texas

The Bexar County Workforce Training Center, located at the Brooks Development Authority Area on the Southeast side of San Antonio, is a collaboration of more than a dozen advanced manufacturing industry partners in the San Antonio area. This learning space will provide a training facility to individuals interested in developing skills in various trades, such as robotics, electronics, machine shop, and welding. Marmon Mok has worked closely on the design with Bexar County to deliver learning spaces for the community and provide opportunities to learn valuable skill sets.

• 43,3211 SF

• Computer Labs

• Training Labs

• Robotics Lab

• Machine Shop

• Classrooms

WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER

SERVICE CENTERS

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The South East Service Center is a modern facility with the latest technological advances in the areas of repair, fueling, and washing of both heavy and light-duty service vehicles and construction equipment. The facility will house the administrative personnel and associated supplies and equipment for various City of San Antonio user groups. The project was delivered in a design-build partnership with SpawGlass Construction.

2019 Project of The Year American Public Works Association Texas Chapter

FEATURES

• 62,400 SF

• Multi-Building Operations

• Energy Efficient Equipment

• Energy Efficient Systems

• Flexibility

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The Northwest Service Center is a modern facility with the latest technological advances in the areas of repair, fueling, and washing of both heavy and light-duty service vehicles and construction equipment. The facility will house the administrative personnel and associated supplies and equipment for the various City of San Antonio user groups. The project was delivered in a designbuild partnership with SpawGlass Construction.

FEATURES

• 107,700 SF

• Multi-Building Operations

• Energy Efficient Equipment

• Energy Efficient Systems

• Flexibility

SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM

San Antonio, Texas

The SpawGlass/Marmon Mok designbuild team created campus architectural standards and developed a brand image to express an extension of the SAWS culture, be reflective of SAWS history, instill pride in employees, and serve as the development of future operations centers. The architectural expression of the multibuilding operations and maintenance facilities provide a unified campus feel through the use of materials, colors, and building forms rooted in the rich history of SAWS. The 21-acre campus (North Side) and the 40-acre campus (West Side) both include three facilities (administration, fleet, and supply), fuel islands, fleet parking, outdoor supply areas, and a detention pond.

FEATURES

• 22,000 SF North Side Operations Center

• 25,000 SF West Side Operations Center

• LEED Silver Equivalency

• Natural Lighting

• Rainwater Harvesting

• Reclaimed Water Irrigation

• Low Impact Development

• LED Lighting

• Energy Efficient Equipment & Systems

CITY OF KYLE

Kyle, Texas

The City of Kyle’s Public Works Facility became outdated due to the city’s growing population. The City’s leaders approached Marmon Mok to develop a new facility that represented their Texas heritage, catered to their diverse work needs, and prioritized sustainability. The new facility consisted of an office building and a vehicle maintenance and training building. We aimed to create a pleasant environment for employees and visitors and incorporated more natural light and scenic views to connect the occupants to the outdoors. The project was delivered in a designbuild partnership with SpawGlass Construction.

FEATURES

• 15,000 SF Building

• Rainwater Harvesting

• Local Materials

• Locker & Shower Rooms

• Outdoor Connectivity

LIBRARIES

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

Marmon Mok has completed several renovation projects for the San Antonio Central Library as part of two city bond elections. The modernization of the Central Library involved expanding several departments, such as the Teen Library Services, the Latino Collection and Resource Center, the Texana/Genealogy Department, the Children’s Department, and the Emerging Small Business Resource Center. Moreover, building systems were upgraded, and the Circular Desk underwent renovation.

FEATURES

• 37,871 SF

• Lobby/Circulation Desk

• Flexible Workspaces

• Technology Labs

• Conference Room

• Sound Studio

• Teen Center

• Study Rooms

• Art Gallery

CENTRAL LIBRARY MODERNIZATION

CITY OF EL PASO

El Paso, Texas

The Chamizal Recreational Center & Library project provides a muchneeded recreation and library facility in an underserved community. The center features a variety of exercise spaces such as a double gymnasium, cardio weights room, auxiliary gymnasium, game space, multi-purpose fitness room, public library, multi-purpose community room, library, and two unique features in El Paso, a covered courtyard, and a covered parking lot. The Chamizal project is an adaptive reuse of a former Levi’s denim factory. This project was a collaborative design effort by Marmon Mok and Exigo Architects.

FEATURES

• 36,500 SF Community Center

• Library

• Gymnasium

• Community Room

• Cardio Room

• Covered Courtyard

• Adaptive Reuse

• Public Art Integration

CITY OF EL PASO

El Paso, Texas

The Valle Bajo Community Center & Library houses various exercise spaces, including a gymnasium, cardio weights room, game space, multipurpose fitness room, public library, multi-purpose community room, and an outdoor amphitheater. Engaging Alameda with expansive north-facing glass, the design allows passersby to witness internal activities and introduces natural light. As a vibrant community space, the Valle Bajo Community Center & Library caters to diverse needs. Offering programs for all ages, it serves as a hub for learning, playing, and creating a sense of community cohesion. The Valle Bajo Community Center & Library was a collaborative design effort by Marmon Mok and Exigo Architects.

FEATURES

• 27,000 SF Community Center

• Library

• Gymnasium

• Community Room

• Cardio Room

• Outdoor Amphitheater

• Multi-Purpose Space

• Public Art Integration

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The project’s design goal: reimagine a ‘big box supermarket’ from the late 1990’s with a challenged budget. The project’s programmatic goal: develop a new model for both the library and the YMCA that incentivizes overlapping use and brings an underserved community together in one facility. The Mays Family YMCA at Potranco is nearly 60,000 SF encompassing a broad array of functions. Clustered around a community ‘commons’ – established as a meet and great space – the aquatics center features both a lap pool, leisure pool, 11,000 SF of two-level fitness floors, Gymnasium, 4 group exercise studios, child watch, community room, and a teaching kitchen providing healthy cooking classes.

FEATURES

• 60,000 SF Recreation Center & Library

• Adaptive Reuse

• Child Care Area

• Teen Center

• Demonstration Kitchen

• City Branch Library

• AIA San Antonio Community Impact Award

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak serves San Antonio’s growing population on the far north edge of the city. Careful consideration provides views of the surrounding Hill Country prairie, including native grasses, prickly pears, elms, limestone escarpments, and a dry creek bed. Taking cues from local, historic structures, Marmon Mok incorporated ample overhangs, screens, rambling pathways, and stone walls into the library design. Natural light has also sculpted the shape of the building, which features expanses of highperformance glazing interspersed with translucent insulated panels.

FEATURES

• 17,500 SF

• Community Room

• Native Landscaping

• Rain Collection System

• Solar Shading

• Hiking Paths

• LEED Gold Certified

PUBLIC ASSEMBLY + PERFORMING ARTS

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

Marmon Mok and Populous led the original design team for Alamodome in 1993 and have since carried out over 60 renovation projects, improving the experience of the Valero Alamo Bowl and other sporting events. The two firms performed a facility assessment to evaluate the venue for hosting major events such as the NCAA Final Four, NCAA College Football National Championship, and NFL, leading to San Antonio winning the bid to host the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four. The renovations included a widened plazalevel concourse, concession expansion and renovation, press facility addition, updated locker rooms, and enhanced technology. These improvements earned the Alamodome the opportunity to host the NCAA Women’s Final Four in 2021 and the next NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2025, cementing its reputation as a world-class facility.

FEATURES

• 24,000 SF Media Center

• 39,630 SF Concessions

• 1,370 SF Locker Room Renovations

• 940 SF Control Room

• Enhanced Scoreboard Systems

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The City of San Antonio has committed to additional interior improvements at the Alamodome in preparation for the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2025. Marmon Mok, in association with Populous, has provided design for these improvements that will include 18 new Club Suites on the southern end of the Club level, a new kitchen on level four, new interior finishes, LED monitor, signage, sound system, and lighting on level five.

FEATURES

• New Club Suites

• Concessions

• Kitchen

• Interior Finishes

• Lighting

• Sound System

• LED Monitor

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center expansion includes three new exhibit halls, a 60,000 SF ballroom, multiple meeting rooms and a dynamic entry lobby engaging the urban edge on San Antonio’s vibrant Market Street. The grand entry welcomes guests with a civic-scaled entry plaza and drop-off area and will act as a functional “crossroads,” becoming a hub for activity, social engagement and hospitality. The west entry is a collection point for pedestrians coming to the convention center from the north and west and will be a focal point from Hemisfair Park. A portion of the existing west wing building was repurposed to provide a double-height space, and to give the entry sequence a sense of presence similar to the grand lobby.

FEATURES

• 750,000 SF

• 514,000 SF Flexible Exhibit Space

• 54,000 SF Ballroom

• 86,00500 SF Column-Free Multipurpose Space

• LEED Silver

• 70 Flexible Meeting Rooms

HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER

BEXAR COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION

San Antonio, Texas

Marmon Mok, in association with LMN Architects, provided architectural services for the renovation and expansion of the 1920’s era Municipal Auditorium into a “world class” performing arts center. The design retains the façade elements, public entrance, and primary circulation of this historic landmark and completely replaces the interior auditorium structure with a multi-purpose performance hall that will serve the symphony, ballet, opera, touring productions and a wide variety of community events. The new plan is a juxtaposition of new and old elements which captures space for a 250 seat, studio theatre and the main hall which provides seating for over 1,750 patrons.

FEATURES

• 291,116 SF Renovation/Expansion

• LEED Silver

• Historic Preservation

• Multi-Purpose Hall

• Gala Moveable Floor System

• Studio Theatre

• River Connection

TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

The Plaza is an urban park that connects the San Antonio Riverwalk to the Veterans Plaza at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts. We created a pedestrian connection from the lower river level to the street, featuring an outdoor performance venue, a memorial for Medal of Honor recipients, and congregation areas for theater-goers. The inclined walks have tributes to heroes on the monuments. Materials include reused limestone blocks, black granite, bronze panels, and native landscaping. All irrigation provides recycled water, and sustainable features contributed to the LEED Silver certification given to the Tobin Center.

FEATURES

• San Antonio River Connection

• Entertainment/Meeting Space

• Urban Park

• Public Assembly

• Memorial

WILL NAYLOR SMITH MEMORIAL PLAZA

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Texas

Marmon Mok renovated the Lila Cockrell Theatre for the first time since its opening with Hemisfair in 1968 as part of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center complex. The scope of work included bringing the theater up to current building and accessibility standards and replacing mechanical, electrical, and fire sprinkler systems. The lobby, theater, restrooms, dressing rooms, and meeting rooms received new lighting and interior finishes. A lower room beneath the auditorium also received renovations to open up to the Riverwalk and provide for meetings, receptions, and banquet space. The renovation preserved the history of the building and gave an exciting new life for its next generation of service.

FEATURES

• 104,206 SF Theatre Renovation

• Upgraded Lighting

• Dressing Rooms

• Meeting Rooms

• San Antonio River Access

• Multi-Purpose Banquet & Meeting Space

• Alliant Build America Award 2012

LILA COCKRELL THEATER RENOVATION

WURSTFEST ASSOCIATION/ CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS

New Braunfels, Texas

In 2019, a devastating fire destroyed the original Wurstfest Marktplatz building. As a replacement, the Byrne Construction/Marmon Mok designbuild team provided the design and construction of a new Marktplatz on the festival grounds in New Braunfels. The team created a new Marktplatz while also repairing and renovating the original Wursthalle, which had sustained smoke and heat damage but was still considered structurally sound after the fire. The project was delivered in a designbuild partnership with Byrne Construction.

FEATURES

• 36,000 SF

• Fachwerk

• Gable Roofs

• Natural Ventilation

• 19 Kitchens

• Comal River Entry

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

Bexar County Juvenile Probation Office

Building San Antonio, Texas

Shopping Center Expansion

Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

Shopping Center Expansion

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Shopping Center

Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs

Joint Base San Antonio Hangar 6

Renovations San Antonio, Texas

Joint Base San Antonio Dormitory

Facility Assessments San Antonio, Texas

Joint Base San Antonio Administrative

Facility Assessments San Antonio, Texas

JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base Exchange

San Antonio, Texas

Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training

Operation Complex

Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

USPS Post Office Encino Park Station

San Antonio, Texas

United States Customs House

New Orleans, Louisiana

PARKING GARAGES

Bexar County Justice Department

Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

Tobin Center Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio International Airport Long

Term Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

USAA One Riverwalk Place Garage

Renovation/Expansion

San Antonio, Texas

University of the Incarnate Word Ancira

Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

TxDOT Stassney Campus Garage

Austin, Texas

University Health Women’s & Children’s

Hospital Parking Garage

San Antonio, Texas

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Beyond their technical expertise, I have found Marmon Mok’s team of professionals to be very responsive, courteous and an overall pleasure to work with. From their architects to their handselected engineers and landscape subconsultants, they are known to frequently visit project sites and effectively coordinate with all parties to overcome challenges in the field. They operate with a higher level of communication, which is always appreciated and ensures owners have a better understanding of their projects. Simply stated, it’s always a pleasure having the opportunity to work with Marmon Mok Architecture. They deliver superior design services, which ultimately benefits all respective project stakeholders. ”

Brian Sweat

Support Services Division Director

Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT Stassney Campus