Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in San Antonio
Founded in 2007, Robey Architecture is a small design firm rooted in San Antonio's architectural heritage. Our approach merges contemporary minimalist composition with inventive material use, creating cost-effective solutions that balance tradition and innovation. We specialize in urban environments, offering services from adaptive reuse to new construction across educational, municipal, residential, and commercial sectors.With over 20 years of collective experience in sustainable design, our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals committed to environmental responsibility. We prioritize contextual harmony over signature styles, ensuring each project enhances both inhabited spaces and community fabric. Our work reflects a deep understanding of architecture's role in shaping cultural and social sustainability.
Services
Architectural Services
Building Information Modeling
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Master Planning
Urban Design
Historic Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in sustainable architectural design
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and Autodesk Revit experts
- We specialize in urban planning and historic preservation projects
- We employ a context-sensitive design approach without signature styles
- We maintain professional affiliations with Texas Board of Interior Design
Associations and certifications
- South Texas Regional Certification Agency
- Small Business Administration
- LEED AP BD+C
Services
Architectural Services
Our architectural services combine minimalist composition with innovative material use to create context-sensitive solutions. We specialize in new construction and renovation projects across educational, municipal, residential, and commercial sectors. Our approach balances tradition with modernity while maintaining strict budget constraints and sustainability standards.
Building Information Modeling
We utilize Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling to visualize complex projects through 3D digital representations. Our team has completed 12 projects using BIM technology, balancing its benefits for new construction with limitations in historic preservation. This digital approach enhances design accuracy and client understanding of proposed projects.
Sustainable Design
With over 20 years of experience, we integrate energy-efficient systems and low-impact materials into all projects. Our LEED-certified professionals employ comprehensive design processes to create environmentally responsible buildings that meet modern sustainability standards while respecting historical contexts and community needs.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on functional spatial solutions that enhance user experience. We specialize in custom finishes, lighting design, and material selection while maintaining professional affiliations with the Texas Board of Interior Design for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that establish design standards for future development. Our urban planning services create cohesive patterns of materials and site elements that align with client visions while addressing complex urban issues through sustainable, community-focused solutions.
People
Thom Robey
Founder / Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with 16 years at Sprinkle Robey Architects before founding Robey Architecture in 2007. Specializes in urban design and historic preservation, blending modern solutions with San Antonio's architectural heritage through minimalist composition and material innovation.
Alan Neff
Architect / LEED AP
Registered architect and LEED Accredited Professional with expertise in sustainable design. Brings technical proficiency and environmental stewardship to projects, ensuring energy-efficient solutions that meet modern construction challenges while maintaining contextual sensitivity in urban environments.
Jose Torres
Associate Architect
Assoc. AIA member contributing to diverse project types including educational, municipal, and commercial developments. Focuses on material innovation and digital modeling techniques to create cost-effective, sustainable solutions that enhance both built environments and community spaces.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including new construction, renovations, historic preservation, and urban planning. Our expertise spans educational, municipal, residential, and commercial projects with specialized focus on sustainable design and BIM technology.
Are you certified for government projects?
Yes, we're certified as SBE, MBE, HABE, and ESBE by South Texas Regional Certification Agency, and validated with the Small Business Administration for federal contracting opportunities.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Our sustainable approach combines energy-efficient systems, low-impact materials, and LEED-certified expertise. We integrate environmental considerations throughout the design process while maintaining budget constraints and historical context sensitivity.
Do you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we specialize in historic restoration and adaptive reuse projects. Our team understands the balance between preserving heritage value and implementing modern functional improvements using appropriate materials and construction techniques.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in San Antonio, we serve clients throughout Texas including the Hill Country region. Our urban planning expertise particularly benefits projects in South Texas' growing metropolitan areas.
