SA Partnership, LLP provides specialized services in commercial architecture, interior design, urban design, historic adaptive reuse, accessibility services, and project management. The partners, Frank Valadez, AIA and Peter Grojean, P.E. have practiced in San Antonio and the State of Texas for a combined total of over forty two years. We are a registered Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) by the State of Texas, as well as a registered MBE/SBE by the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA).
Our firm operates based on a culture of innovative design and dedication to meeting and surpassing all benchmarks for success in the interest of each client. Our continuous and steady growth is a testament to our success, and that of our clients, as they continue to supply repeat work and referrals. SA Partnership maintains a diverse and expanding portfolio, including a wide range of project types from the private and public sector.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems are used for all phases of SA Partnership's projects, including architectural, design, stacking diagrams, space planning studies, furniture layouts, three-dimensional studies, and construction documents. We also tailor the files and layering convention of any project to exactly meet our client’s requirements. Some of the computer applications programs utilized by SA Partnership include AUTOCAD 2007& Form Z-3D software.
We are committed to maintaining the level of technical proficiency and capability that supports our leadership of the industry. We will meet all requirements given for each project entering the office, and exceed expectations for performance and value.
The San Antonio Business Journal lists SA Partnership, LLP as number 18 out of 25 on the list of the Largest San Antonio Architectural Firms, and number 3 out of 17 of the Largest San Antonio Interior Design Firms, published in February 2007.
- Small Business Enterprise
- Minority Business Enterprise
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
SA Partnership’s design is intentionally subtle – choosing to leave only a light touch allows each project to take shape according to its unique context. This is achieved through the use of local materials, the blending of an addition to harmonize with an existing campus, or even the use of design and material to match those of a specific time period in history. Each project takes on its own identity – whether it’s the abandoned incinerator building turned coffee shop on the St. Mary’s campus, the construction of hill country office buildings incorporating Sisterdale Limestone, or the addition of an inner-city athletic complex to match the existing church campus.
Of course, the context of some projects commands the use of wildly creative architecture, at which time SA Partnership consistently creates unique and innovative designs. Stand out projects have been recognized by AIA San Antonio, The San Antonio Conservation Society, and featured in numerous publications locally and nationally.
In an effort to minimize the immense impact the built world has on the environment both natural and urban, SA Partnership, LLP joined The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2004. The USGBC’s LEED Rating System has emerged as the standard for green building in the United States, and presents a value to building owners in reducing the environmental impact as well as the cost of owning and maintaining a building in the long term.
SA Partnership is currently working toward LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation for every design professional of the Firm. In this way SA Partnership will play a role in the growing field of Green Design and promote strategies for sustainable site development, smarter water consumption, better energy efficiency, green materials selection, and higher indoor environmental quality.
SA Partnership has a proven commitment to the environment - in addition to participating in a number of recycling programs within the office, the current office space takes the form of an adaptive reuse project in an old World War II Quonset hut building. By utilizing a previously existing structure near downtown San Antonio, SA Partnership is reducing urban sprawl and the consumption of raw materials used for new construction. In addition, by removing concrete and adding landscaping, SA Partnership has also reduced the amount of impervious cover.
Frank Valadez’s diverse talents and expertise solidify SA Partnership’s commitment to design excellence. He has served as a project architect for many commercial architecture and interior projects. Valadez’s twenty-two years of experience in the architectural design industry have led him to develop skills in a variety of areas, including programming, space planning, lighting design, architectural detailing and furniture design and specification.
Valadez’s project experience includes retail, financial, corporate, health care, hospitality, religious, food service, private clubs and public institutions. Clients include Match Frame, Whataburger, Inc., Northside Independent School District, St. Mary’s University, Koi Kawa Sushi Bar, HEB Stores, HEB Federal Credit Union, Humana, Spurs WNBA, Antioch Community Transformation Center, North Park Mazda and North Park Toyota.
As one of the firm’s partners and owners, Valadez has served as project principal for both architectural and interiors projects for SA Partnership. Valadez is involved from the initial meeting to project completion and the owner’s approval of all construction.
Peter Grojean, P.E., provides project management, accessibility consulting and related services. He works closely with clients and team professionals to analyze project needs, develop optimum solutions and implement design and construction decisions. Additionally, Peter oversees all financial, legal and administrative functions of the firm.
Peter’s background in civil engineering is a valuable asset to his project management services. His civil engineering experience includes the Aerodome Plaza Flood Plain Reclamation Project, the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Santa Rosa Hospital Site Improvements, and numerous other public and private projects.
Peter’s project management experience includes the San Antonio Convention Center Expansion, Admiralty RV Park at Seaworld, Santa Rosa Hospital Building D Renovation/Alteration Project, and Urology San Antonio. Peter is LEED Certified by the US Green Building Council and leading the firm toward the expanding frontier of green building.
Under the DBA of Accessibility Unlimited, Peter has surveyed over 400 commercial buildings for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), and frequently works with prospective sellers and buyers in evaluating properties. As a Registered Accessibility Specialist, he has reviewed in excess of 1,000 project plans and inspected over 200 completed projects for compliance with TAS. With this experience, Peter is a valuable expert witness in cases involving accessibility issues, appearing in court on behalf of both plaintiff and defense.
