O’Connell Robertson, a full service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, acquired the Mitchell Design Consultancy of San Antonio. MDC has had a strong focus on retail facility design, branded environments and commercial buildings. Mary Ann A. Mitchell, AIA, IIDA, MDC principal and founder, joins O’Connell Robertson as part of the acquisition.
Mitchell’s 25-year career as an architect and interior designer in San Antonio has included facility design and project management for Methodist Healthcare System, Baptist Hospital, UT Health Science Center, and Alamo Colleges. She most recently provided program management and design review services for the new 1 million SF Fort Hood replacement hospital in Killeen.
She also spent 12 years at H-E-B Corporation during which time she served as the Director of Design – Architecture and Format Development. Mitchell’s smart, knowledge-based design solutions have resulted in meaningful and authentic branded environments, pilot concepts, and prototype designs for clients. She is continuously focused on delivering extraordinary experiences that leave a positive impact on the lives of everyone who experiences and interacts with her work. In her role as Principal, Mitchell will serve as O’Connell Robertson’s Healthcare and Government Market Leader for the South Texas Region. +
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