2012.01.30 News: Design Waller Creek Competition

 

The Waller Creek Conservancy has released a list of nine international design teams chosen to progress to the next phase of the Design Waller Creek competition, and Miró Rivera Architects is one of two Austin firms to make the cut! We'll progress to Phase II of the process together with our partner, Madrid-based Burgos & Garridos Arquitectos. Check out the full list of design teams here.

 

2012.01.13 News: Formula 1 Austin

 

Miró Rivera Architects has been featured in the Austin-American Statesman for its work on the Formula 1racing site in Austin. MRA has been working on the main grandstand, observation tower, grand plaza, concessions, and other elements throughout the site for over a year, and construction is underway. Check out the full article here.

 

2011.12.19 Award: Distinguished Professor Award

 

Juan Miró is one of five nationwide recipients of the 2011-12 Distinguished Professor Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. From the jury:

 

"Juan’s work both academic and professional is grounded with an increasingly dynamic sense of place that has both national and international appeal. His design excellence, evident in his many award-winning projects, successfully bridges between practice and the classroom providing a synergistic framework for both his students and his colleagues."

 

2011.12.16 Publication: Unassisted Living

 

Unassisted Living documents the shift away from traditional senior housing, which often promotes "disengagement" from family, friends, and community. Curated by authors Jeffrey Rosenfeld and Wid Chapman, the collection of 33 houses celebrates the Boomer preference for architecture and design that promote "active aging."

 

MRA's Deck House, Spicewood Residence, and Stonehedge Residence were featured among the compilation of homes and communities that reflect the quest for ageless homes that foster independence for a generation that expects to live longer, healthier lives. For more information on Unassisted Living, click here.