Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

What Michael Hsu Office of Architecture does

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is a privately held, founder-owned architecture and interior design practice founded in 2005 by Michael Hsu FAIA, IIDA, NOMA in Austin, Texas. The firm operates as a fully integrated design practice offering architectural services (new construction, renovation, adaptive reuse), full-service interior design (space planning, materials, custom millwork, FF&E procurement), architectural branding, custom furniture design, art direction, master planning, and feasibility studies. Headquartered in Austin with a second studio in Houston, the firm maintains distributed team members in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, and has delivered 100+ projects across Texas, Colorado, Florida, New York, California, Georgia, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Washington DC.

The firm's revenue model is professional services based, with project-specific pricing tied to scope and scale rather than publicly disclosed rates. Revenue streams span architecture and design fees, FF&E procurement pass-through, and architectural branding services for hospitality, residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use clients. MHOA serves enterprise clients through direct B2B relationships and a referral network anchored on repeat engagements with marquee brands including Shake Shack, Hai Hospitality (Uchiko), Westlake Dermatology, Greystar, Four Hands, Ford Fry, 8VC, and Google. Customer segments are horizontal across use cases — hospitality/restaurant and residential/multifamily are the two primary segments, followed by commercial/office, mixed-use/adaptive reuse, retail/wellness, and a nonprofit community partner segment served through the firm's Design for All annual pro bono program.

The firm is led by Principals Michael Hsu and Maija Kreishman FAIA, IIDA, with Partners Jeff Clarke and Jay Colombo, and a wider team of Senior Associates, Project Architects, Interior Designers, and operational staff (Studio Manager, Accounting Manager, BIM/IT Manager, Procurement Manager, Contracts Administrator). Ownership remains concentrated among the founding principal and senior leadership — no private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership is indicated. Marketing is executed through industry award submissions, architectural press coverage (Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Forbes, The Architect's Newspaper, Interior Design, Metropolis), the firm portfolio website, and active Instagram and LinkedIn channels.

Name

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Legal name

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Website

https://hsuoffice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architecture services
• Interior design
• Hospitality design
• Adaptive reuse
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional services revenue from architectural design, interior design, master planning, and feasibility studies for commercial and residential projects.
2. Furniture and Decor Procurement: FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement services as part of comprehensive interior design delivery.
3. Branding Services: Architectural branding services for restaurants, retail, and hospitality clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is a fully integrated architecture and interior design practice delivering architectural design (new construction, adaptive reuse, renovations), interior design, architectural branding, custom furniture design and selection, art direction, FF&E procurement, master planning, and feasibility studies. Projects span hospitality (restaurants, hotels), residential (single-family, multifamily), commercial (corporate offices, headquarters), mixed-use developments, retail, and civic/community spaces for enterprise clients across the United States.

Product overview

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is a fully integrated architecture and interior design practice offering a comprehensive suite of design services. The firm operates as a single unified service offering centered around architectural design (new construction, adaptive reuse, renovations), interior design, and branding services, with supporting capabilities including custom furniture design, art direction, procurement, master planning, and feasibility studies. Projects span residential (single-family homes, multifamily), hospitality (restaurants, hotels), commercial/workspace, retail, and public realm/civic spaces. The firm is headquartered in Austin with a second studio in Houston, and team members in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia. Founded in 2005, the practice works primarily in Texas with projects across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Services Comprehensive architectural design services including new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects for residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
• Interior Design Full-service interior design including space planning, material selection, custom millwork, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) procurement for various project types.
• Branding Architectural branding services including brand identity development, signage design, and visual identity systems for restaurants, retail, and commercial spaces.
• Furniture Selection & Design Custom furniture design and selection services, including bespoke furniture pieces and curated furniture procurement for residential and commercial projects.
• Art Direction Art curation and direction services including artwork selection, placement strategy, and commissioning of site-specific art installations.
• Procurement FF&E procurement services managing the sourcing, purchasing, and logistics of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and materials for projects.
• Master Planning Large-scale site planning and master planning services for mixed-use developments, communities, and multi-phase projects.
• Feasibility & Programming Pre-design services including feasibility studies, site analysis, and space programming to establish project requirements and scope.
• Design for All Partnership Program Annual pro bono program delivering design and consultation services valued at $20,000 to nonprofit partners serving Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Forbes America's Top Residential Architects recognition (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Women’s HomeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2023 Design for All partnership recipient. MHOA provided pro bono workforce development facility design for Houston-based nonprofit supporting women and children.
• Austin AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2022 Design for All partnership recipient. MHOA provided $20,000 in pro bono design services for community center project.
• Central Texas Table of GraceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Design for All partnership recipient. MHOA provided pro bono design services for nonprofit food ministry.
• American YouthWorksminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Design for All partnership recipient. Nonprofit youth development organization receiving pro bono design services.
• Abigail E. Keller FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Honorary Design for All partnership recipient.
• Children's Assessment CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2023 Honorary Design for All partnership recipient.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based, Texas-anchored architecture firm with a comparable hospitality, residential, and adaptive reuse portfolio, deep AIA award record, and similar fully integrated design approach. Direct competitor for Texas hospitality and mixed-use commissions.
• Rockwell Group: New York-based architecture and design firm with a leading hospitality, restaurant, and entertainment interior design practice. Overlaps directly with MHOA on restaurant, hotel, and branded hospitality work for national clients.
• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architecture and design firm with a strong hospitality and high-end residential portfolio, similarly credentialed principal team, and a comparable awards footprint. Competes for high-end hospitality and custom residential commissions nationally.
• AvroKO: Hospitality-focused design firm with integrated brand, interior, and architecture services for hotels, restaurants, and residential developments. Closest direct peer in terms of integrated hospitality design and branding capabilities.
• Page (Page Southerland Page): Texas-headquartered, multi-discipline architecture and engineering firm with significant hospitality, multifamily, healthcare, and mixed-use practice. Direct competitor for institutional and developer clients in Texas.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Internationally recognized interior design and architecture studio with deep hospitality, hotel, and residential work for global brands. Comparable integrated interior design, FF&E, and branding service offering for luxury hospitality clients.
• Handel Architects: New York-based architecture firm with a strong multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality tower portfolio. Comparable in the large-scale mixed-use and multifamily development segment (e.g., Waller Symphony Square, 44 East) and adaptive reuse.
• Studio Gang: Chicago-based architecture and urban design practice with award-winning mixed-use, residential, and civic projects. Comparable as a design-led, principal-driven studio competing for high-profile national mixed-use and adaptive reuse commissions.
• Morris Adjmi Architects: New York-based architecture and design firm with deep adaptive reuse, hospitality, and mixed-use work, including restaurant and boutique hotel projects. Closely comparable in adaptive reuse and hospitality design craft.

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a large hospitality, retail, and workplace practice. Overlaps with MHOA on Shake Shack-style enterprise rollouts, branded hospitality, and large mixed-use developer commissions, but at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michael-hsu-office-of-architecture
• Instagraminstagram.com/hsuoffice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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