Henry Munoz is a notable Mexican-American architect and CEO of Kell Munoz Inc. His firm has helped build notable structures like SeaWorld parks and the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Munoz has targeted cultural expression through his architecture and pioneered the concept of Mestizo Regionalism, which is based on Latino culture. He has opened minds to appreciating various cultures through his culturally influenced works and prominence as a successful Hispanic architect.

1. A Famous Mexican/AmericanBy: Paul RahaleyHenry Munoz

2. Why is he interesting?Henry Munoz’s firm has helped built Sea World parksA puffy taco from San Antonio inspired his workHis firm has also helped built the AT&T Center, the home of the San Antonio Spurs

3. Why is he admirable?Henry Munoz is the CEO of his own architectural company, Kell Munoz Inc.He restored the Almeda Theatre, a big part of Latino CultureHe was one of the fifteen people selected nationally for Entrepreneur of the Year

4. How is he influential?Munoz has targeted cultural expression through his buildingsHe has designed architecture in the U.S./Mexico border for 15 years!These works include tall skyscrapers in Texas

5. What makes him a role model?Selected as one of the most influential Hispanics by Hispanic MagazineHis cultural approach has been featured in the New York TimesAlso featured in LA Times, and USA Today

6. How will he be remembered?His influence of Mestizo Regionalism in the Texas/Mexico borderHis architectural firm, Kell Munoz Inc.His firm’s building of the AT&T Center

7. Has he made any mistakes?Served as the first minority Transportation CommissionerHe said that the job was good and bad for himHis decision to base his work on the “Puffy Taco” was troubling

8. How can I reflect from him?Anyone no matter what race they are can accomplish great thingsRandom ideas can turn into greatnessTry and accomplish your goals no matter what’s in your way

9. How has he opened up my mind to respecting, understanding, and appreciating the various cultures of the world? Any Latino can accomplish great things in AmericaWhether your from Mexico, or Venezuela, any Hispanic can become a notable oneCultural work from Hispanics are helping to shape the 21st CenturyA building idea of Mestizo Regionalism

10. What I’ve learnedHenry Munoz is a notable Hispanic, who is the CEO of Kell Munoz Inc.His idea of Mestizo Regionalism is based on Latino cultureArchitecture can be a big part of Latino culture

11. BibliographyMy biographical research was found at http://www.henrymunoz.com/about/http://online.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?contid=6&wmn=North_America&cid=102&cn=Mexico