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2026-09-11

The Monarch San Antonio, Texas

Located on the revitalized Hemisfair site, “The Monarch San Antonio” hotel is a sculptural, public landmark whose shape and symbolism are inspired by the monarch butterfly.

The project features three striking roofs reminiscent of butterfly wings, creating a light-filled gathering space that constantly changes as daylight gives way to evening light.

Novum handled the technical design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the steel and glazing systems for the pavilion’s striking roofs. Using Novum’s “Free Form” and “Edge Clamped Glass” structural systems, the team created a lightweight, architecturally sophisticated structure that supports patterned laminated safety glass—on both the top and bottom sides of each roofing system. The total canopy area covers approximately 1,920 ft² (approx. 178 m²) and underscores Novum’s expertise in the precise and durable implementation of complex geometries.

Location 222 S Alamo St, San Antonio, 
TX 78205, 
USA
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Project Specifications

Model Data

Number of Nodes 226
Number of Lines 491
Number of Members 491
Number of Surfaces 0
Number of Solids 0
Number of Load Cases 13
Number of Load Combinations 93
Number of Result Combinations 2
Total Weight 14.160 t
Dimensions (Metric) 12.134 x 7.541 x 19.931 m
Dimensions (Imperial) 39.81 x 24.74 x 65.39 feet

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