Our Firm
Our Promise
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design, Inc. prides itself on having the best architect to client communication on all projects; Expect weekly project updates, same day call back, and same day email. This is our promise to you, our client.
Who we are
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design, Inc. is a full service architectural firm established in April of 1988 by Stephen J. Kramer, A.I.A. Our staff currently consists of a licensed architect, senior project manager, project manager, architectural interns and our office administrator. While our principal office is in San Antonio, Texas we have the ability to work statewide and are licensed to practice in Arizona, Oklahoma and Illinois. We employ engineering and landscape consultants and hire temporary staff as our workload requires. We are currently licensed in the states of Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
In the years since its formation our firm has completed and developed expertise in a variety of project types, including medical and dental facilities, veterinary clinics, commercial offices, corporate headquarters, retail stores, restaurants, industrial office warehouse space, and child care centers. We have completed hundreds of projects in San Antonio and the surrounding area as well as in other Texas cities including Austin,Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, Laredo, Marble Falls, New Braunfels, Plano, Round Rock, Temple and Tyler. We also have completed projects in Arizona, Oklahoma and Illinois.
We provide comprehensive architectural services including programming, design, construction document preparation, and project administration, as well as documentation of existing facilities, space planning, color and material selection, CAD services, model building and rendering. In addition to our in-house staff we work with engineers, code specialists, and other consultants in order to provide comprehensive professional services throughout the construction process.
Our goals are simple. We know that to compete in today’s market we must be flexible, efficient, organized and competitive in other ways. To adapt to today’s rapidly changing world, we utilize new technologies available both in the office environment and in the area of building design and construction. Our office is fully computerized. All of our administrative as well as our architectural work is done on computers. In addition we use cloud backup and storage, smart phones, copiers, printers, fax machines, high speed internet, voip phone and voice mail system to keep our jobs and our practice running smoothly and efficiently.
We strive to provide quality design, not by forcing our opinions on our clients but by listening to their needs and responding with what we know to be the best solution possible within the given set of parameters.
Personal service and responsiveness are also critical to our continued growth and success. Our clients can always deal directly with the owner or project managers and receive the personal attention and quick response that they demand. Your project is the number one priority for you and we don’t feel that it deserves any less attention from us.
We provide competitive fees giving you maximum value for your money. You should expect no less. Our goal is to provide the necessary services for a particular project, whether it is only a schematic design or full architectural services.
We see every project as a new challenge. It is our hope that we can impart some of ourselves into each design while forming new professional relationships. Most importantly, we try to make each building experience exciting and fun, both for ourselves and for our clients. We look forward to working with you.
Our Team
Stephen J. Kramer
President Owner
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. April 1988 – Present
Providing Architectural and Space Planning services with project experience in the areas of Commercial Office, Medical Office, Veterinary Facilities, Retail, Industrial, and Residential building design.
Hylton Dey & Associates San Antonio, Texas. August 1986 – April 1988
Staff Architect, Designer – Design, marketing, presentation client contact and construction documentation of large scale projects. Sea World Shark Reef and Penguin Facility, Embassy 14 Theaters, Arion Business Park.
Andrew Perez & Associates San Antonio, Texas. March 1985 – August 1986
Architectural Intern – Construction Documentation, presentation, design and construction observation on small to medium scale government and municipal projects. New Braunfels ISD Administration Bldg.
American Design Group Austin, Texas. May 1983 – March 1985
Architectural Intern – Design, construction documentation, and construction observation of single and multi-family residential and commercial projects. Tom Kite Residence, Roy Spence Residence, John Lloyd Residence, Espey Huston Corporate HQ.
EDUCATION
- Texas Tech University School of Architecture – Lubbock, Texas
- Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Civil Engineering, with honors, May 1983.
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Lubbock Chapter A.I.A. Student Design Award
REGISTRATIONS
- 1986 Registered Architect – State of Texas Registration #11588
- 1998 Registered Architect – State of Illinois Registration #001-016479
- 2002 Registered Architect – State of Arizona Registration #36336
- 2015 Registered Architect – State of Oklahoma Registration #a6733
- 1986 N.C.A.R.B Registration #35197
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Institute of Architects – San Antonio Chapter
- Texas Society of Architects
- TAB / The Alternative Board Presidents Board Member
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- San Antonio Sunrise Rotary Club Member / Member, Past President
- Alamo Executive Association Member / Member, Past board member
- San Antonio Jewish Federation Committee Member / Delegate
- Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic / American Heart Association Committee member
- Jewish Community Center / Board Chairman 2014 – 2015
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society San Antonio Chapter / Bike MS Executive Committee Member
- Agudas Achim Synagogue Member
PERSONAL
- Married to Ilene Belinsky Kramer, 1983
- Two children – Matthew – 1988, Ian – 1994
- Recreational interests include travel, running and triathlon, hunting, scuba diving, and snow skiing.
Jonathan Scott
Senior Project Manager
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. June 2020 – Present
Senior Project Manager – Providing Architectural and Space Planning services with project experience in the areas of Commercial Office, Medical Office, Veterinary Facilities, Retail, Industrial, and Residential building design.
JHS Architects Laredo, Texas. December 2018 – June 2020
Project Manager – Managed commercial, residential & institutional projects, Coordinated with all consultants & general contractors as well as production of construction documents. Managed construction administration, zoning applications, building code reviews, bid packages, client relations & Marketing.
Redline Architecture Laredo, Texas. May 2014 – December 2018
Project Coordinator/ Manager – Managed commercial, industrial, residential, medical & government projects, Coordinated with all consultants & general contractors as well as production of construction documents. Managed construction administration, zoning applications, building code reviews, bid packages and client relations. Also performed residential plan reviews for Lakeside Subdivision
Frank Architects Laredo, Texas. May 2013- March 2014
Designer – Provided Architects & project managers with technical & creative support on commercial, and civic projects, prepared design proposals, site verification and code reviews.
Hickey Pena Architects Laredo, Texas. May 2011- August 2012
Designer – Provided Architects & project managers with technical & creative support on commercial, and civic projects, prepared design proposals, site verification and code reviews.
EDUCATION
- University Of Texas at San Antonio College of Architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture – 2011
- University Of Texas at San Antonio College of Architecture
- Master of Architecture – 2014
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Congregation Agudas Achim Synagogue – Member
- Shriners International / Alzafar Shrine – Member
Raul Ramirez
Project Manager
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. January 2018 – Present
Project Manager – Provide architectural design services and generate construction documents in coordination with consultants. Manage BIM program in its entirety to optimal office workflow, family creation, and training.
BYSP Architects College Station, Texas. September 2016 – October 2016
3D Modeler – In charge of developing and rendering 3D model for client property renovation including fly-through animation.
EDUCATION
- Texas A&M College of Architecture – College Station, Texas
- Bachelor of Environmental Design, May 2017.
- Barcelona Architecture Center – Barcelona, Spain
- Environmental Design, 2015
- Texas A&M International University – Laredo, Texas
- Pre-Engineering, 2012 – 2013
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- San Antonio Texas A&M Club
- San Antonio Sudden Death Fishing Tournament Club
Brady Zygulski
Project Coordinator /BIM Specialist
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. October 2019 – Present
Project Coordinator/ BIM Specialist – Production of Revit Families, Revit Training, Construction Document Drafting, Project Design, Organization of project files.
J.A.Sergio General Contracting Sparta, Tenessee. Summer 2019
Laborer – Responsible for fulfilling all necessary job tasks set forth by the Supervisor in charge of each job I worked on. Knowledge to work with and operate heavy machinery as well as power tool. Perform quickly, safely and with attention to detail and project specifications.
Two Men and a Truck Moving Company LLC, Tenessee. June 2018 – December 2018
Driver – Responsible for maintaining my box truck and that it is clean and running smooth to use on a day to day basis. In charge of the other Man/men that would be helping me move clients. Responsible for running through and signing the contract between us and the client that we would be moving. Responsible for the stacking and the proper packing of items that would be loaded onto the truck for transfer to next property.
Richard Mogas Architecture AIA San Antonio, Texas. August 2017 – December 2017
Intern/Architectural Designer – Draft Construction Documents, Aid in design when needed.
Jason Moran Collaborative Design LLC San Antonio, Texas. August 2017 – December 2017
CModel As Builts in Revit to modify to eventually create a visual design for clients, Aid in design when needed, Draft Construction Documents.
EDUCATION
- University of Texas at San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas.
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Spring 2019.
- University di Urbino, Urbino, Italy, Spring 2018.
- Master of Architecture, Spring 2021
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- UTSA Alumni Association Member
Carmelo Pereira
Project Coordinator
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. April 2021 – Present
Project Coordinator – Production of Revit Families, Revit Training, Construction Document Drafting, Project Design, Organization of project files.
STARQMX December 2019 – April 2021
Project Manager & Architectural Designer – Responsible for the design and Construction Documents of custom homes and remodels. In charge of coordinating/ managing sub-contractors to complete projects.
Studio 8 Architects March 2019 – November 2019
Architectural Designer – Participated in the realization of multiple projects. Such as, Commercial, educational & Public projects.
Munoz & Company Architects March 2019 – November 2019
Architectural Designer – Participated in the realization of San Pedro Creek Culture Park, Master Plans, higher education, landscape, office, interior design & Public-Civic projects.
EDUCATION
- University of Texas at San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas.
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Spring 2016.
- University di Urbino, Urbino, Italy, Spring 2015.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- UTSA Alumni Association Member
- AIA San Antonio Latinos in Architecture
- AIAS Freedom by Design
Miriam Ade
Office Manager
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. January 2018 – Present
Office Manager – Office Accounting / Bookkeeping, Project Permitting, Monthly Billings, Payables & Receivables, Answer phones, Retrieve mail, Office Supply and Grocery Shopping and ordering, Office filing, Office copying, Word Processing, Assist architectural staff with miscellaneous tasks.
NJVC Vienna, Virginia. January 2009 – October 2011
Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) / Corporate Travel & Deployment Coordinator (DoD clearance level: TS/SCI) – Responsible for managing information at all levels up to Top Secret for the Deputy Director & staff. Reviewed, analyzed, summarized and identified trends in weekly and monthly metrics reports. Maintained the Master Staffing Database for over 3,000 employees. Maintained calendars and scheduling for the CAO, CFO, Deputy Director of Contracts, Director of Strategic Planning, and the Security Manager including booking travel for Executives and their directors and coordinating meetings and company events involving all levels of management and staff. Solely responsible for all corporate travel including travel policy creation, system training, medical and insurance for deployed employees, front-line travel support, reporting and maintaining the corporate travel handbook in conjunction with the travel department including updating travel and deployment policy, process, procedures.
NCI Information Systems Reston, Virginia. March 2004 – March 2005
Documentation Specialist – Managed document layout and format with templates and styles for government proposals. Scheduled and prepared conference rooms for customer meetings. Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, greeting quests, and keeping track of the proposal calendar.
Capitol Advantage Fairfax, Virginia. September 2002 – March 2004
Administrative Assistant to Senior VP of Marketing and Accounts Payable Manager – Greeted visitors and clients and managed conference room schedule and office directory. Managed incoming and outgoing communications (mail, faxes) – standardized formats by recreating and reformatting documents. Entered client information into database.
INTERNSHIPS
- Global Settlements, LLC August – September 2002 Fairfax, VIrginia
- Rocky Run Middle School – February – June 2002 Chantilly, Virgina
- The Business Benefits – February 2001 – July 2001 Fairfax, Virginia
EDUCATION
- Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria, Virginia
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church Member
- Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School Volunteer & PTO Member
Vanessa Boswell
Administrative Assistant
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. August 2022 – Present
Administrative Assistant – Answering phone calls, filing documents, completing general office tasks, organizing schedule/ events, entering data, bookkeeping, maintaining office equipment and supplies.
BMW of San Antonio June 2021 – July 2022
Receptionist – Answering phone calls, sorting and organizing documents, scheduling meeting times, maintaining café inventory.
Audi Dominion December 2019 – December 2020
Receptionist/ BDC – Answering phone calls, sorting and organizing documents, scheduling meeting times, maintaining café inventory.
EDUCATION
- University of Texas at San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas. Present
- Samuel V Champion HS – Boerne, Texas. 2014-2018
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Nitro Kramer
Chief Happiness Officer
Stephen J. Kramer Architecture + Design San Antonio, Texas. July 2022 – Present
Chief Happiness Officer – Maintaining morale in the office and providing cure for the grumpys. Provide occasional barking services.
EDUCATION
- Kramer school of obedience.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
- Team left hand running buddy
4733 Shavano Oak Dr. Suite 103 San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 479-8900 | Fax: (210) 479-8901