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
Peter Barlin
Bess Bistro on Pecan
Peter Eckert and Wendy Wilson
Ferrari of Austin | Guiseppe Risi
Fino | Emmett and Lisa Fox
Steve and Wendy Griessen
Home Slice | Joseph and Jen Strickland, Terri Hannifin
Daryl and Dana Kunik
La Condesa | Jesse Herman, Delfo Trombetta and Rene Ortiz
Greg Marchbanks
Maudie’s | Joe and Karen Draker
Mark McKenzie
Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop | Lance Armstrong, Bart Knaggs
Mercury Hall
Mulberry/Haddington’s | Michael Polombo
The Muskin Company | Alan Muskin
John and Susan Nicklos
Olivia Restaurant | James and Christina Holmes
Parkside | Shawn Cirkiel
Pecan Street Project
P. Terry’s | Patrick and Kathy Terry
Jordan and Laila Scott
Snap Kitchen | Martin Berson
The Soup Peddler | David Ansel
Charlie Tames
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
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)
