Hughes Warehouse Renovation

A long-vacant plumbing supply warehouse is the unexpected new home for San Antonio architecture practice Overland Partners. Located in the city's Arts District, the 1918 Hughes Plumbing Warehouse was a diamond in the rough. While the brick-clad building offered a large open floor plan, the windows were broken and the roof had flooded. Beck's construction... Read more »

With the goal of creating a space that inspires collaboration within its firm while also supporting the revitalization efforts of downtown San Antonio, Overland Partners transformed the 1917 Hughes Plumbing Warehouse into an innovative yet functional studio space. The renovation preserves the openness and industrial character of the original building, maintaining its expansive 18-ft ceilings ...
Hughes Warehouse

Hughes Warehouse Our team of 1,200 employees hails from every craft and expertise in the field, allowing us to combine innovative construction methods and accountable project management to get the job done. To do this, we work closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients at every stage of the process.
Inspired by the history of the Hughes Plumbing Warehouse , this adaptive reuse project extends its scope beyond that of a traditional renovation . Overland Partners set out with the goal of transforming this early 20th-century warehouse into an innovative but functional studio space and, in turn, was equally and unexpectedly transformed by the building. Collaborative areas integrated into the ...

Hughes Warehouse Adaptive Reuse
Inspired by the history of the Hughes Plumbing Warehouse , this adaptive reuse project extends its scope beyond that of a traditional renovation . Overland Partners set out with the goal of transforming this early 20th-century warehouse into an innovative b…
Drawing inspiration from the history of the 26,000-GSF Hughes Plumbing Warehouse , this adaptive reuse project extends its scope beyond that of a traditional renovation . Focused on supporting the revitalization efforts of downtown San Antonio, Overland Partners set out with the goal of transforming a 1918 warehouse into an innovative but functional studio space; in turn the firm was equally and ...

Overland Unclogs Historic Plumbing Warehouse
San Antonio firm transforms vacant industrial building into sunlit workspace. Prior to renovation , Hughes Warehouse was entirely encased in a double-width brick wall, except for a few garage door ...
By repurposing the 1917 Hughes Plumbing Warehouse , we transformed a forgotten piece of history into a thriving neighborhood amenity, preserving its industrial character while introducing contemporary elements. Our innovative design seamlessly integrates old and new, creating a dynamic workspace that fosters creativity and collaboration.

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FROM THE AIA: With the goals of supporting the revitalization efforts of downtown San Antonio and minimizing negative environmental impact, the design team transformed the 1917 plumbing warehouse into an innovative design studio. Interventions were left light in order to maximize flexibility for future users, and materials repurposed wherever possible. Sophisticated automated systems that ...