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Michael Hsu Office of Architecture updates an 1851 Texas home

3 weeks ago | aninteriormag.com | Lauren Jones |Kelly Pau

For architect Michael Hsu, restoring one of the city’s oldest homes was like ushering in its second homecoming. The multistory brick Victorian in Texas’s Travis Heights has been part of the neighborhood since the mid-19th century, once standing alone on a hilltop and its gracious 1.2-acre lot. “In many ways, it shows the chronology of the city and stands as a metaphor for the changes Austin has seen,” said the architect and founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.
Rice University’s New Architecture Hall Revives Terra-Cotta Tradition

1 month ago | metropolismag.com | Lauren Jones

The recent popularity of the ceramic rain screen illustrates how a tried-and-true architectural material‚ terra-cotta, is “able to respond to the ambitions of architects,” says Jeannette Kuo, cofounder of Karamuk Kuo. The Zurich-based firm recently completed the William T. Cannady Hall for Architecture, a 22,000-square-foot multipurpose addition to the Rice School of Architecture, located within the university’s historic quad in Houston.
A San Antonio Market Pairs Sustainable Agriculture With Biophilic Design

1 month ago | metropolismag.com | Lauren Jones

The Adaptive Reuse market designed by Clayton Korte and Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group aims to create a sensory (and low waste) grocery experience.
A San Antonio Market Pairs Sustainable Agriculture With Biophilic Design

1 month ago | metropolismag.com | Lauren Jones

The adaptive reuse market designed by Clayton Korte and Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group aims to create a sensory (and low waste) grocery experience.
In This Mid-Century Austin Home, the Retro Fireplace Bench Is a Nod to Grandma’s Place

1 month ago | domino.com | Lauren Jones |Molly Culver

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When Austin-based couple Libby and Peter came across a 1950s home with a massive front yard and established trees, they didn’t even need to see the interior to know they wanted to call it home. The only catch? It wasn’t for sale. But after writing the owner and sharing how much they adored the place, they were able to change that—and eventually, it was theirs.
Snøhetta’s 'La Nube' Museum Leverages Equity and Accessibility - Metropolis

Jan 16, 2025 | metropolismag.com | Lauren Jones

The playful El Paso Children’s Museum welcomes learners of all ages and abilities with bilingual signage and inclusive thinking. With its cloud-like form, twinkling exterior lighting, and 77,000 square feet of imaginative, inclusive learning space, the El Paso Children’s Museum, known as La Nube, stands as both awe-inspiring and iconic for residents of the border city.
Page Paul Architecture & Interiors Paint the Rainbow at Austin's "Skittles House"

Jan 10, 2025 | tribeza.com | Lauren Jones |Morgan Seminaro

Home + Design Learn about this creative home featuring 19 different shades of paint and a color palette inspired by a fruit bowl By Lauren Jones Chase Daniels January 10, 2025 Dining Room (photo by Chase Daniels) The pandemic certainly changed the way we live in our homes. For some, it meant rearranging a guest room as an office or decluttering storage spaces. For others, it sparked a major renovation. For a creative couple on the eastside, it was the latter.
8 Ways To Add More Color To Your Home In 2025

Dec 21, 2024 | southernliving.com | Lauren Jones

Texas-based designer Sarah Stacey brings thoughtfully crafted maximalism to her residential and commercial projects, an aesthetic she’s honed ever since childhood when she’d visit vintage markets in New Orleans and Baton Rouge with her parents. When starting with color, she suggests working with a palette that creates “a flow between rooms.
Lake Flato Partners With Esteemed Art Collectors For Marble Falls’ Newest Gallery, Arthouse

Dec 2, 2024 | tribeza.com | Lauren Jones |Heidi Okla

Arts Learn about Mickey and Jeanne Klein's dynamic public art gallery opening in Marble Falls this winter By Lauren Jones December 02, 2024 Front Facade of Arthouse (renderings courtesy of Lake Flato) When Mickey and Jeanne Klein approached Lake Flato with a vision for an office space in Marble Falls, their plans evolved into something greater: Arthouse, a public gallery showcasing a dynamic and rotating collection, set to open in early 2025.
Co-Working Space Captures a Community’s Creative Spirit

Sep 24, 2024 | metropolismag.com | Lauren Jones

Santa Tere Espacio, a colorful adaptive reuse project in San Miguel de Allende, is a collaboration between Oficina de Diseño Colaborativo, Maye Colab, and Atelier TBD. When you Google images of San Miguel de Allende, historic buildings awash in a rainbow of colors are likely what you’ll find. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is unsurprisingly enchanting, bringing in over a million visitors annually.