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“All of my peers, my team – we live in the world of architecture 24/7. It’s something that you can’t turn off…” – John Grable

  • Our Triple Crown Moment: Three AIA San Antonio Residential Design Awards

    The perfect trifecta of design excellence John Grable Architects has been honored with THREE AIA Residential Design Awards, powered by Cran – a testament to our commitment to creating exceptional homes that blend innovation, functionality, and beauty. The Recognition The AIA San Antonio Residential Design Awards, powered by Cran, celebrate the finest residential architecture within…

    May 24, 2025
  • The Wall Street Journal Spotlight: A Green Living Blueprint from John Grable Architects

    We’re thrilled to share our recent feature in The Wall Street Journal titled How Do Conservation Experts Make Their Own Homes More Energy Efficient? This article highlights our decade-long journey transforming a 1957 O’Neil Ford house in San Antonio into a living laboratory for sustainable architecture. A Step-by-Step Approach to Energy Efficiency The Wall Street…

    April 24, 2025
  • John Grable Architects featured in San Antonio Express News ‘Alamo Heights Midcentury Modern House’

    We’re excited to share the story of Casa De Luz – the “rising phoenix” house – with the people of San Antonio. The article describes the unfortunate destruction of the home due to a fire, and the efforts made to rebuild and improve upon the original design. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM HURSLEY See publication ➝

    October 4, 2023
  • A stack of Spectacular Modern Homes Texas books on a wood table

    John Grable Architects Featured in Spectacular Modern Homes of Texas

    John Grable Architects is pleased to share that a new book, Spectacular Modern Homes of Texas (published by Jolie Carpenter Berry, distributed by IPG), will be available by Signature Boutique Books in July 2021. This book features XX of our most notable residential projects. The book is a collection of inspired, innovative and unique modern homes imagined and designed by Texas’…

    October 25, 2021
  • Luxe RED Award winning project exterior shot

    2021 Luxe RED Award Winner

    We are honored to be recognized as a Regional Winner in the Luxe RED Awards alongside many other great Architects! Preserving this San Antonio home—a 1930s structure of cast-concrete blocks–required removing all previous additions. The new series of one-room-wide gables recalls the building principles of the era in which it was first built. PHOTOGRAPHY BY…

    April 20, 2021
  • Exterior shot of Green Lantern project with Western Art & Architecture logo overlaid on top

    Designs that Endure – John Grable Architects featured on cover of Western Art & Architecture

    The April/May edition of Western Art & Architecture features a John Grable Architects-designed residence on its front cover. In an article titled “Designs that Endure”, the author explores structures that are devoted to exploration, craft, history, and simplicity. In conversation, Grable looks back at his roots in life and career that has shaped his understanding and vision…

    April 1, 2021

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🏆 AWARD WINNER: ‘Light & Shadow Box takes hom 🏆 AWARD WINNER: ‘Light & Shadow Box takes home an AIA Residential Design Award!

50 feet wide. No alley access. Historic district restrictions.

Most would see obstacles—we saw opportunities. This compact home proves that constraints can spark the most creative solutions.

Our solution? Embrace it all. The house is only one room wide, but a central courtyard brings light and air into every space. Instead of a driveway, we created a nature trail. The traditional front porch isn't just charming—it's an invitation for community connection.

In a world pushing for bigger and more, this home asks: What if we focused on better instead?

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We’re honored to share that four of our projects We’re honored to share that four of our projects have been named finalists in this year’s @aia_san_antonio Residential Design Awards. Being recognized alongside so many thoughtful and inspiring designs is a privilege we don’t take lightly.

Grateful to our incredible clients, collaborators, and team—this recognition is as much yours as it is ours.
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Excited to share our feature in The Wall Street Jo Excited to share our feature in The Wall Street Journal! Learn how John Grable applied conservation expertise to renovate a 1957 O’Neil Ford house into an energy-efficient haven that embraces the site. Proof that sustainable design can be both beautiful and functional. Read  more on the News page of our website. Link in bio. 🏡💚#johngrablearchitects #wsj #sustainablearchitects #sustainabledesign #energyefficienthomes #energyeffiency #homerenovation #conservationathome #ecofriendlyliving #architectslife #greenhome #sustainableliving #designinspiration #modernarchitect
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  • Our Triple Crown Moment: Three AIA San Antonio Residential Design Awards

    May 24, 2025
    Awards
  • The Wall Street Journal Spotlight: A Green Living Blueprint from John Grable Architects

    April 24, 2025
    Publication
  • John Grable Architects featured in San Antonio Express News ‘Alamo Heights Midcentury Modern House’

    October 4, 2023
    Publication
  • A stack of Spectacular Modern Homes Texas books on a wood table

    John Grable Architects Featured in Spectacular Modern Homes of Texas

    October 25, 2021
    Book
  • Luxe RED Award winning project exterior shot

    2021 Luxe RED Award Winner

    April 20, 2021
    Awards
  • Exterior shot of Green Lantern project with Western Art & Architecture logo overlaid on top

    Designs that Endure – John Grable Architects featured on cover of Western Art & Architecture

    April 1, 2021
    Publication

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