Nicki Marrone, AIA, is a principal at Alamo Architects in San Antonio, where she serves as a leader of the firm’s K-12 studio.
Marrone received a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University in 1998 and a Bachelor of Architecture in 2000, also from Rice. She gained experience working in a few firms during school, including a preceptorship at Kohn Pedersen Fox in London. Following graduation, she opted to stay in Texas and moved to San Antonio shortly thereafter.
In addition to K-12 work, she has worked on master planning and commercial projects. She has also lead the sustainability efforts for Alamo Architects, attaining a LEED Silver Certification for the firm’s own office campus in 2008. Her work on education projects has been extensive, ranging from specialty career technology programs to a new 430,000 sf comprehensive high school for Northside ISD, the fourth largest school district in the state.
Over the years, her service to the profession has grown from leading the local chapter’s Committee on the Environment committee to serving as AIA San Antonio’s chapter president in 2015. She previously served in various roles on Texas Society of Architects’ Board of Directors, as well as chairing the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce and the 2021 Conference Committee. Over the course of her professional practice, she has developed a passion advocating for students, especially encouraging young women into design and STEAM fields.
Raising two young boys with her husband, Steve, (also an architect who now practices law) has shaped her outlook on encouraging future leaders and what it takes to build a stronger community. She regularly participates in mentoring events, career days, and other programs to educate youth about architecture’s impact on society and career opportunities for all.
During her term as president, she hopes to increase representation of Texas architects in all venues; that they can be recognized leaders, diverse practitioners, and advocates for the profession. Her focus on education, inclusivity, wellbeing, and increasing the voices of architects is one that she believes will keep the profession moving forward, emerging better prepared to solve the next set of challenges.
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Hi Nicki,
My son is very passionate about art and is interested in studying Architecture in High school and pursue a career in Architecture. I come from a Computer Science background and so am not able to give my son clarity and in depth information on Architecture and career paths. I came across your bio and achievements and would be thrilled if we could have a chat with you to get your guidance and perspective about Architecture. Please let me know.
My Name: Suman Gargya
Son’s Name: Guhan Gargya (Starting High School this fall)