Texas-based architecture and interior design firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is launching its third annual Design for All Partnership. The firm is seeking a nonprofit partner in the Austin or Houston area for pro-bono design services. Interested organizations can submit proposals until May 3.
In 2023, MHOA provided pro-bono design services to The Women’s Home in Houston, focusing on a childcare and workforce development facility in Spring Branch. The project is nearing the end of the design phase. MHOA also supported Children’s Assessment Center in Houston with design services.
In 2022, MHOA partnered with Austin Angels to design a community center for children and families in foster care. The center, situated on a former church site in Buda, is progressing to the design and construction phase, slated to begin later this year. With the 2024 initiative, MHOA aims to continue its community impact through design services for a new partner organization.
“We’re honored to offer our Design for All Partnership for a third year,” said Maija Kreishman, AIA, principal. “These organizations and their services are invaluable to our communities, and we welcome the chance to help them build their mission through design. Our staff has thoroughly enjoyed working on these meaningful projects, and we look forward to adding another exceptional nonprofit partner in 2024.”
The Design for All initiative aims to provide practical and cost-effective design solutions that align with the mission of participating organizations. MHOA designers will foster meaningful relationships between the design industry and the chosen nonprofit through research, charrettes, and design exercises.
Upon selection, MHOA will tailor a custom design package to meet the organization’s specific needs. The partnership includes $20,000 worth of pro-bono design and consultation services, covering various aspects such as visioning, feasibility studies, conceptual design, and architectural consultation.
Eligible organizations must be registered as 501(c)(3) and located within 50 miles of Austin or Houston. Master planning projects should be 50 acres or smaller, while architecture and interior design projects should be under 20,000 square feet.
Deliverables will include site and floor plan analyses, architectural renderings, pricing narratives, and charrettes with partnering consultants. Interested nonprofits can submit their application and supplemental information via the provided link by 5 p.m. CST on May 3.
Key dates include:
- Call for entries: March 4
- Deadline for questions: April 5
- Q&A posted: April 26
- Submission deadline: May 3
- Shortlist interviews: June 3-7
- Partnership announcement: June 14
For inquiries about the submission process or the Design for All Partnership, contact designforall@hsuoffice.com. Additionally, MHOA has established an internal research and development team to explore inspiration and innovation in design further.
Source: Virtual Builders Exchange
