Caliche Craftsman

Explore the rich history of caliche stone in San Antonio’s architecture with an informative lecture, followed by a live demonstration by a 4th-generation mason. The event will be held at Hunt Restorations, Inc., a family-owned masonry company with deep roots in the craft.

We’ll kick off the morning with coffee, pan dulce, and breakfast tacos while enjoying an insightful lecture, followed by a hands-on demonstration from a 4th-generation mason—giving you a chance to see this timeless craft in action!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts about this important material and its lasting legacy in local architecture.

Instructor: Steven Land Tillotson

Steven Land Tillotson is an architect with blended experience in architecture, historic preservation, urban design and planning, and has produced a variety of award winning civic, educational and institutional projects including National Trust for Historic Preservation awards for Our Lady of the Lake University Main Building Rehabilitation and Restoration of the historic Plaza and Visitors Complex in Roma, and an AIA Interfaith Forum for Religious Art and Architecture award for restoration of La Lomita Chapel in Mission. Recent work includes historic downtown revitalization planning for the cities of Brownville and Laredo, master plan for the Mission Marquee Plaza, the Mission Park and Pavilions, and San Pedro Creek Culture Park. Steven is currently working on the redevelopment of the Rio Grande Riverfront Park and Esplanade in Brownsville.

In addition to a prolific architectural portfolio, Steven served on the San Antonio Ad Hoc Master Plan Committee, the City South Management Authority, is a past Chair of the AIA San Antonio Urban Affairs Committee, and conducted numerous community charettes. An ardent investigator of the urban process, Steven has reconstructed the succession of San Antonio’s historical episodes and continues to understand and define its cultural landscape.

This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.