Patton will be formally recognized at the Cornerstone Dinner on February 29, 2025 at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas.
Houston, TX (November 20, 2024) – Houston-based interior designer Mary Patton has received the prestigious 2025 Good Brick Award from Preservation Houston, recognizing her exceptional work in preserving the architectural integrity of her historic home. This award celebrates Patton’s dedication to historic preservation and her commitment to honoring Houston’s architectural heritage.
The awards jury praised Patton’s project for its respectful approach to restoration, noting her careful preservation of key design elements while adapting the home to meet contemporary needs. The jury was especially impressed by her commitment to retaining the original vision of architect Paul László through meticulous exterior work that reflects his design aesthetic. This award acknowledges Patton’s vision in rehabilitating the home amidst a wave of redevelopment in Braeswood, underscoring the importance of safeguarding Houston’s historical architecture.
“I’m deeply honored to receive this award. After a decade in interior design, I’ve come to realize how essential preservation is. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects a shared appreciation for valuing what already exists and finding ways to enhance it, rather than replacing it simply because we can” says Patton.
ABOUT THE GOOD BRICK AWARD
The Good Brick Awards, presented by Preservation Houston since 1979, honor significant contributions to historic preservation and restoration in the Houston area. These awards recognize a variety of achievements, including the renovation and adaptive reuse of buildings, projects that enhance the city’s historic fabric, preservation-related publications, and initiatives that promote cultural heritage. Nominations are accepted for both specific projects and for individuals or groups demonstrating exceptional leadership in preservation. The program has grown to celebrate a broad spectrum of projects, from historic home restorations to the rehabilitation of culturally significant sites in Houston
ABOUT MARY PATTON DESIGN
Known for her joyful and approachable design philosophy, interior designer Mary Patton specializes in both residential and commercial design, as well as home and event styling. Creating elegant, eclectic interiors that blend modern elements with vintage pieces, and high art with cherished personal items, Mary’s spaces are as unexpected as they are beautiful. Before launching her design firm, Mary gained valuable experience in the fashion industry, working for iconic brands including Calvin Klein and Theory, and later designing her own bespoke handbag line, Mary Nichols Handbags.
Mary’s work has been acknowledged and celebrated across prominent national and regional publications, including but not limited to: Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, House Beautiful, The Washington Post, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury Interiors, HGTV Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, the Houston Chronicle and beyond.
