Sunday, November 24, 2013

District 3 Community Center

According to the Sunday Express News, a public meeting will be held on December 9, 2013 at St. Margaret Mary's on Fair Avenue to discuss and receive input into the location of the new District 3 Community Center.  Start of design is scheduled for January 2014.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Debra Celebrates Milestone Event

Debra J. Dockery, Architect, Owner and President of the Firm, Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P. C. celebrated a milestone event in her life.  Although, no formal ceremonies were held, the Staff of her firm invited her for a birthday lunch at Tre Trattatoria.  For a while, her office was transformed to a colorful array of flowers and balloons.  The staff presented her with a wrap (for those cold winter nights)  The celebration of Debra's milestone birthday was a day of good spirits and well wishes.





Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Pre-K for SA North Project Completed

Old SWA Call Center before renovation  


After Renovations









Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P. C., successfully converted the old Southwest Airlines call center into a new educational facility known at Pre-K for SA North.  This is the first of four pre-kindergarten facilities that Major Castro has put on the front burner.  The facility will have an enrollment of approximately 350 students and is the first of its kind.  Opening day (first day of classes) was attended by the Major and other dignitaries and received media coverage.  Please follow the link below for additional information.


Aftrer
Before








 http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Pre-K-4-SA-students-prepare-for-first-day-4760360.php
   

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

5-Year Anniversary

On September 20, 2013, the Firm of Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P. C.  celebrated the 5th year anniversary of Carlos and Michelle Cruz since joining the firm.  Lunch was served at Midtown Arcadian at the Pearl Brewery.  Congratulations to both.
Other celebrities present were:  Debra Dockery, President of the firm (who financed the operation); David Calderon a 15-year veteran of the firm, along with Paul Kniestedt, also recently completed a 15-year stint, and, Dinah, Jose and Carlos Rodriguez. 

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

Firm Celebrates Anniversaries

The firm of Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P. C. celebrated the 15 year anniversary of two of its employees.  David Calderon joined the firm after graduating from University of Texas at San Antonio on May 26, 1998 and spent an approximate 33,000 hours on the job.  In addition, Paul Kniestedt joined the firm officially on August 3, 1998, having previously worked for Architectural firms here in San Antonio, Austin and Chicago.  Dinner was served at Tejas de Brazil, which was an exiting  and different dining experience.  Both David and Paul look forward to a long productive future with the Firm.  A good time was had by all.



Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Ground Breaking at Rogers Elementary School

New Beginnings

WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

 

Students Participation





 
DESIGN TEAM PRESENTATIONS BY THE ARCHITECTS - CHESNEY MORALES AND DEBRA DOCKERY ARCHITECTS




High 5 from the Construction Mascot
Golden Shovel Project Team                                                          



Ending with a Cheer to start construction

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

NEW ARCHITECT

Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P.C. is happy to announce that, after many hours/years of study, testing and conviction, Carlos Cruz became the 23545th Licensed Architect in the State of Texas as certified by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.  The firm now has two (2) licensed Architects and we whole heartedly congratulate Carlos on his devotion, stamina and success in achieving his intended goals.  Carlos confides in us that, not only is this a source of pride to him and the firm, but also to his family, being the first to achieve this level of professionalism.  Our hats off to Carlos.  His wife, Michelle has announced that there will be a BBQ in Carlos's honor on Saturday, March 23, 2013
PROFICIAT!!

Bruni District Office








On March 11, 2013 a final punch list walk-through was conducted by Debra Dockery's office along with the MEP Engineer from ESA Engineering at the Bruni District Office in Bruni, Texas.  Contractor's representative from Zertuche Construction of Laredo, was present as well as representatives of the Medina Electric Coop Bruni District were on hand to review the project's addition and renovation.  Contractor was Substantially Complete with some punch list items to complete within the next 14 days.  Medina Electric Coop personnel has already moved into the new linemen's space and furniture was being delivered and installed in the office areas.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

WILLIE VELASQUEZ CENTER
GRAND OPENING
Last week, February 18, 2013  the City of San Antonio held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Willie Velazquez Learning Center on Zarzamora Street.  Under the leadership of Project Manager, David Calderon, with technical support of Carlos Rodriguez, this project constructed by F. A. Nunnelly, Construction, came to a successfull conclusion.  


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Office Field Trip

This past Friday, the office took a trip to check out the construction going on at one of our design/build projects, Buildings 2000 and 2007 at Fort Sam Houston.  They are interior renovations of two of the original Army hospital buildings at FSH (Building 2007 housed the operating theaters during World War I!), and a small elevator addition.  We are looking forward to the project's completion, and will be back to post completed photos!