McKinney York Architects

We are thankful for the collaborations with our consultants, clients, and community members that have allowed us to create architecture that engages, inspires, and belongs. More than ever, we are encouraged to see these collaborations driven by sustainability. As a signatory firm to the AIA 2030 Challenge and the AIA Materials Pledge, it is gratifying to celebrate two projects recognized last month with the 2024 Austin Green Awards The Montopolis Recreation and Community Center?is the centerpiece of its community, serving as a central gathering that includes multiple recreational facilities, including a boxing ring, a sport of great importance to the neighborhood's history. Certified LEEDv3 BD+C Gold and designated as a "resilience hub," the facility serves the community as a trusted site to be activated during times of need, such as a cooling/warming center during extreme weather events. As the first renovation on The University of Texas at Austin?campus to be certified LEEDv4 BD+C Platinum, Hogg Memorial Auditorium transforms this underutilized 90-year-old landmark building from a state of disrepair to once again serve as a lively hub for students and visitors. The design of the 1,000-seat venue reintroduces natural light, encourages communal gathering, expands access, and celebrates the architecture's historical significance by carefully balancing tradition with innovation. Since opening to the public, these two buildings have increased their impact as key places in the hearts of their community. Both buildings have renewed cherished community traditions, like the upcoming Montopolis Holiday Cheer event in early December, and inspired new traditions, like the Hogg Showcase which features faculty, staff, and student talent. We are thankful we had the opportunity to bring these places to life. Jacobs Austin City Parks #austingreenawards #reccenters #communitycenter #montopolis #theuniversityoftexasataustin #hoggmemorialauditorium #sustainabledesign

We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Gamboa as the new Marketing Manager at McKinney York Architects! With expertise in Digital Marketing and 7 years of experience, including several in the AEC industry, Lauren brings with her a creative flair that fuels her collaboration with designers to promote unique projects. She is dedicated to turning inspiring design into marketing that resonates and makes a meaningful impact on the built environment. A mid-century modern enthusiast at heart, outside the office, Lauren enjoys cooking, crafting, reading, and spending time with her family—creative pursuits that spark her best thinking. Welcome Lauren! #womeninarchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects #womenownedbusiness #austinwomeninarchitecture #austinarchitecture #marketinginarchitecture

Major transformation underway in downtown Round Rock! The Griffith Building, once the city library, is set to become home to a new visitor center and art gallery, facing the future Paseo. With all major cuts and infill complete and the double-height art gallery taking shape, the design is opening up the building to create a more inviting public front, showcasing the community activities within. Swipe right to see are vision come to life! #RoundRock #GriffithBuilding #Paseo #UrbanTransformation #CommunitySpace #Architecture #CityRevitalization #austinarchitecture #civicdesign #accessibledesign #sustainabledesign #adaptivereuse #preservation #constructionprogress #ontheboards #creatingcommunity #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #womeninarchitecture #womenownedbusiness #40yearsofarchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects?

We were thrilled to sponsor Preservation Austin's 64th Annual Preservation Merit Awards this week at Springdale Station. Our work on Hogg Memorial Auditorium was honored with a Preservation Award for Restoration. Thank you to The University of Texas at Austin for entrusting us with this meaningful project and to our talented project team led by Jacobs, including Architectural Engineers Collaborative, DataCom Design Group, Idibri, a Salas O'Brien Company, LONESTAR ENVIRONMENTAL, SpawGlass, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Project Cost Resources Inc, Jensen Hughes, Hope's Windows, Inc., Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, and many others. Together, we revitalized Hogg Memorial Auditorium, blending preservation with modern functionality to give it a renewed role on campus. Congratulations to all of the 2024 honorees, and thank you, Preservation Austin, for an inspiring evening! #PreservationAustin #2024PreservationMeritAwards #UTAustin #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #HoggMemorialAuditorium #ArchitecturalPreservation #HistoricPreservation #PreservationAustinAwards

We're thrilled to see our recent hire, Jordan Smith, a former WIA Scholarship recipient, making a meaningful impact in the community. A special thanks to AIA Austin Women in Architecture for hosting these valuable sessions and webinars that foster growth and success for young professionals. We're proud to be part of a network that empowers the next generation of architects!

ICYMI: The Austin Green Awards were recently announced ... I really love the persistent excellence of this program, which always highlights intriguing projects and always has a stellar jury. https://lnkd.in/g6yNe5Db Project of the Year Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park Submitted by: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc. Awardee Hogg Memorial Auditorium - Major Renovation Submitted by: Jacobs Awardee Hotel Magdalena Submitted by: Lake|Flato Architects Awardee Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Submitted by: McKinney York Architects Awardee Indeed Tower Submitted by: Page JURY: Shivani Langer, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP, Perkins&Will Michele L. Van Hyfte, AIA LEED AP, HOK AMANDA KAMINSKY, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Jason J. Jewhurst FAIA, Bruner/Cott *** The?Austin Green Awards?is conceived and convened as an independent initiative of Travis Albrecht, AIA of Gensler; Dirk Kestner, P.E. of Walter P Moore; Bungane Mehlomakulu, P.E. of ICON;?and Pliny Fisk III and Gail Vittori, Co-Directors of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems;?with support from Kyle Dunning, P.E, LEED Green Associate, Lisa Storer, LEED AP BD+C, SITES AP, and Kristine Walker, LEED AP. The Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems serves as fiscal sponsor.

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Rachel Huang, our sixth annual McKinney York Architects Scholarship recipient! A fourth-year Bachelor of Architecture student at the The University of Texas at Austin, Rachel’s multicultural background and passion for creating impactful spaces inspire her commitment to enhancing public environments and exploring architecture’s role in civic and production systems. Her current studio project delves into circular food production systems integrated with urban marketplaces, deepening her exploration of innovative solutions for community spaces. At our meet-and-greet, Rachel shared her impressive portfolio, her plans for the future, and even treated the team to her homemade tiramisu! We’re excited to see the remarkable impact she’s sure to make in the world or architecture and our community. The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture #AustinArchitecture #UTSOA #UniversityOfTexasAtAustin #TexasArchitecturalFoundation #InspiringYoungLeaders #CreatingCommunity #CommunityEngagement #WomenInArchitecture #MckinneyYorkArchitects?

We’re honored to announce that the Austin Independent School District Sánchez Elementary School has been recognized as a Texas Society of Architects’ 2024 Design Award winner! This recognition highlights the collective effort that brought this vision to life, celebrating both the school’s rich heritage and its role in the rapidly evolving community it serves. We are grateful to the dedicated team that helped bring this project to life and to Austin Independent School District for entrusting us with this significant project. Michelle Rossomando, AIA, RID and Navvab Taylor from our team recently shared the story behind the design of Sánchez Elementary at the 2024 TxA Conference Design Awards Showcase. The story is one of proud community spirit and how the team designed the school with deep consideration of its heritage. Thank you to all who contributed to the project to make this achievement possible! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ecxHY4 #TexasArchitects?#TxADesignAwards?#Design?#Architecture?#AustinISD #SánchezElementarySchool?#DesignAwards #McKinneyYorkArchitects #MYA

This week, the Austin Ed Fund held their 10th Annual luncheon, 'Inspire the Future 2024'. This unique program continues to profoundly impact Austin Independent School District students, educators, and the Austin community as a whole. We are proud to support this inspiring event each year! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/duruTG-a #InspireTheFuture2024 #AustinEdFund #AustinISD #Community #McKinneyYorkArchitects #MYA #AustinTexas

Construction is well underway at this new student service center in Main Building at The University of Texas at Austin! Last week, we toured this site located within the iconic UT Tower with project manager Paul Holmes, AIA, and Project Principal Will Wood, AIA, who helped us understand the different aspects of this project as they showed us around this special space. The center streamlines access to university resources while fostering a supportive atmosphere, creating a calm and welcoming environment inspired by the historic 1930s reading room that originally occupied the space. P.S. A visit to the UT campus is incomplete without visiting our most loved projects: Texas One Stop (right across the hall from the new space and the award-winning Battle Hall!) #austinarchitecture #educationdesign #accessibledesign #sustainabledesign #adaptivereuse #preservation #constructionprogress #ontheboards #inspiringyoungleaders #studentcenteredspaces #creatingcommunity #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #womeninarchitecture #womenownedbusiness #40yearsofarchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects