History

Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects, Inc is proud of its history and is dedicated to exceed the expectations of our clients and to serving our community.  We believe that a tangible strength of our firm is the stability of our team members who know each other and have worked together on many projects over the years.

Our highly skilled and diversified staff strives to understand the needs and goals of our clients.  As a result of this understanding, many of our clients return to us to fulfill their future needs.  Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects, Inc. is owned and managed by Texas Registered Architects: Mr. Gabriel Durand-Hollis, FAIA, Mrs. Alicia C. Trevino, AIA, IIDA and William G. Rupe, Jr., AIA and has many individuals serving our community through local organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, San Antonio Chapter, Methodist Healthcare System, Covenant Presbyterian Church, San Antonio School Districts, and the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Fine Arts and the School of Architecture.

A majority of our staff is fully trained and Autodesk Certified in the latest Building Information Modeling system (BIM), Revit, which allows for producing a building model that is tied to a series of data files for construction estimating and specifying. We have transitioned most of our projects to BIM from AutoCAD because we see the advantages for the owner.  In addition, DHR has on staff several LEED Accredited Professionals that give us in house consulting and advice for our projects. This gives owners a seamless experience and the most advanced knowledge applied to their projects.

Our Mission

Is to serve our clients, our community, and provide quality professional service on time and under budget.  As a full service architecture, planning and interior design firm, Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects takes pride in offering countless years of expertise on numerous different types of projects.  Notable projects include the Scobee Planetarium and Challenger Center Addition, the Renovations at the San Antonio International Airport Terminals 1 & 2, the Aveda Institute in San Antonio, the Shavano Park City Hall and Police Headquarters, the Shops at Overlook, Perico's Restaurant and many others.