About
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, formerly Michael Hsu Design Office, was formed in 2005 with the goal of producing locally-engaged, design driven architecture and interiors in Austin. MHOA endeavors to create livable, neighborhood-oriented urban spaces. Our work includes diverse projects ranging from mixed-use developments to original commercial interiors and residences.
MHOA advocates a simple, edited design palette, using available materials and techniques to create unexpected results. MHOA believes in the innate beauty of unadorned natural materials, carefully chosen, composed and crafted.
MHOA is concerned with producing work that is functional, engaging and honest. We believe in the active collaboration between designer, client, consultant, and craftsman and embrace the challenges of site and budget to inspire highly creative, cost-effective solutions. Our numerous adaptive re-use projects demonstrate our passion for imaginative and sustainable solutions from modest resources.
Clients
04 Development | Abe Zimmerman, Rob Lippencott
Amy's Ice Cream | Amy and Steve Simmons
Arts + Labor | Alan Berg
Austin International School | Christophe Bonnet
Peter Barlin
Sandra Bullock
Cobb Tuning | Trey Cobb
Alejandro De La Vega
Ferrari of Austin | Guiseppe Risi
Fino | Emmett and Lisa Fox
Greystar | Derek Brown
Home Slice | Joseph and Jen Strickland, Terri Hannifin
Jack Jones
Daryl and Dana Kunik
La Condesa | Jesse Herman, Delfo Trombetta and Rene Ortiz
Maudie's | Joe and Karen Draker
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop | Lance Armstrong, Bart Knaggs
Mercury Hall
Mulberry/Haddington's | Michael Polombo
The Muskin Company | Alan Muskin
Olivia and Lucy's Chicken | James and Christina Holmes
Parkside, the backspace, Olive & June | Shawn Cirkiel
Pecan Street Project
P. Terry's | Patrick and Kathy Terry
Jordan and Laila Scott
Skyventure | Alan Metni
Snap Kitchen | Martin Berson
Stream Realty | Bryan Dabbs and Lance Sallis
The Soup Peddler | David Ansel
Tech Ridge | Ken Brown
Thinkstreet | Randy and Candice House
Uchi and Uchiko | Tyson Cole
The Weitzman Group | Scott and Jenny Freid
Westlake Dermatology | Greg and Rosanne Nikolaidis
ZACH Theater | Dave Stakley, Elisbeth Challener, Michael Guerra
Awards
2011 Best of Year Honoree by Interior Design Magazine to Icenhauer's
2011 AIA Los Angeles Restaurant Design Award in Lounge/Bar Category to Icenhauer's
2011 IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Design Excellence in Hospitality Category to Icenhauer's
2011 IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter Honorable Mention in Retail Category to Westlake Dermatology Retail 'Eden'
2010 AIA Austin Design Merit Award to Sushi Raku
2009 AIA Los Angeles People's Choice Award to La Condesa
2009 Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Horizon Award to Michael Hsu
2008 Heritage Society of Austin Preservation Merit Award to Mellow Johnny's
2007 AIA Austin Citation of Honor Award to 04 Development (1400 South Congress)
