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Alice Rodriguez Park

Design Workshop Recognized with Five Awards by Texas ASLA

Posted 04/22/2026

AUSTIN — Design Workshop has been recognized by the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects with five awards, honoring work from their Austin and Houston studios. The awards reflect a range of projects shaped through sustained collaboration, thoughtful design, and strong partnerships with the communities they serve.

“Our team at Design Workshop is grateful to the clients, partners, and team members who contributed to this work and made these outcomes possible,” said Becky Zimmermann, CEO of Design Workshop. “These projects reflect our shared commitment to design excellence and creating public spaces that support communities now and into the future.”

The following Design Workshop projects were recognized:

  • Award of Excellence: Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park
  • Honor Award: Austin Park Activation Toolkit
  • Merit Award: Grand Park
  • Merit Award: More Space: Main Street
  • Merit Award: Downtown Lafayette Corridor Master Plan
  • Alice Martinez Rodriguez Park
  • Austin Park Activation Toolkit
  • Grand Park
  • More Space: Main Street
  • Downtown Lafayette Corridor Master Plan

These projects demonstrate how thoughtful landscape architecture can strengthen civic life and enhance everyday experiences. Together, they reflect a clear understanding of place and a commitment to meaningful community outcomes.

To review the full list of awardees, click here

About Design Workshop

Founded in 1969, Design Workshop is an internationally renowned design firm specializing in landscape architecture, urban planning, and strategic services with seven studios in the U.S. and projects spanning the globe. Our work focuses on the intersection of art, community, environment, and economics to increase social equity and create places of meaning and resonance. For additional information follow us at @designworkshop on LinkedIn and Instagram.