Austin Film Society Announces Design Firm Partnership

The arthouse theatre to close for renovations at the end of October

"...Society has partnered with design firm Designtrait and architect Michael Hsu to turn the Marchesa building into a fulltime..."

Sept. 27, 2016 Screens Post by Will McCarthy

Emerging Foodscapes

Austin restaurants get serious about design

"...These days, the man of the moment is undeniably Michael Hsu, the 44-year-old Clark studio veteran that seemingly everyone..."

June 14, 2013 Arts Feature by Rachel Feit

Local Architecture Firm Opens $20K Grant Application for Nonprofits

Jump on it – applications close May 19

"...their services have a unique opportunity this month. The Michael Hsu Office of Architecture – the firm behind a..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Rosedale Reacts: Cafe Non!

Neighbors fed up with proposed restaurant on Hancock

"...specifics of the cafe's plans, as drafted by architect Michael Hsu, and some unresponsiveness on the part of city..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

An Appetite for Design: Austin Restaurant Styling

June 13, 2013. 46 photos.

"...La Condesa, designed by Michael Hsu..."

June 12, 2013 Photo Gallery

Top 10 Restaurant Interiors

"...1) Uchiko It's hard to beat Michael Hsu for restaurant design these days, and Uchiko remains..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Rosedale Cafe Exemption Approved

Architect Michael Hsu's project would replace the former Innu Salon

"...exemption. "I just wanted to add an quick update," Michael Hsu posted on the online version of the Chron­icle's..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Food-o-File

Pamela Boyar is the best, according to the North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association; plus, our cup runneth over with events you should consider attending

"...his as-yet-unnamed South Austin bistro to be designed by Michael Hsu. We'll keep you posted on the scheduled fall..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Chain Gangs

Torchy's Tacos and Verts Kebap: two case studies in culinary expansion

"...Austin, Virginia native and Johnson & Wales culinary graduate Michael Rypka had a pretty high-powered career as a corporate..."

March 28, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Review: Central Standard

South Congress bar and grill is pleasingly out of time

"...Workshop achieves the look with the help of the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and a flirtation with the..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Wait, Where Do We Get Local Foods?

Next year, the obvious answer will be Second Street

"...and chilled beverage program) will be offered in a Michael Hsu-designed space...."

Nov. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sway

Rene Ortiz's Sway serves up Thai cuisine with a twist

"...Designed by wunderkind architect Mich­ael Hsu, whose notable projects include Uchi, Uchiko, La Condesa, Fino,..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

New Housing Rules Benefit Project Transitions

Affordability Unlocked helps the AIDS services organization triple its housing stock

"...Burnet Road. The new building project – designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture – will include 61 new..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

In Praise of the Restaurant Restroom

The best bathrooms are for more than business

"...Michael Hsu has become synonymous with Austin restaurant design through..."

May 12, 2017 Food Feature by Adam Ingram

The Best Little Arthouse in Texas

The Austin Film Society expands and asks you to help

"...will become a major part of the redesign by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and Desingtrait. In addition to..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Review: Forthright

Tiny cafe serves solid classics

"...space was very much tooled to daylight by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Almost entirely white (textured tile,..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Kitchen Ghosts

Unearthing Austin's culinary history: Schneider Beer Vaults

"...reuse, we see it as a good thing," says Michael Hsu, who was eventually hired by the New Waterloo..."

May 20, 2016 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Cantine

Asti meets Fino in Lamar Union

"...street-level corner at Lamar Union. The sleek yet comfortable Michael Hsu design utilizes a combination of industrial metalwork on..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Elegant but Uneven

There's room for improvement at Goodall's Kitchen & Bar at the Hotel Ella

"...Its interior newly renovated by Michael Hsu, the Hotel Ella offers 10 suites in the..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fusion Confusion at La Mancha Tex-Mex Tavern

But the quest for a great plate of food is no impossible dream

"...40-year-old building that once housed Casita Jorge's. Restaurant designer Michael Hsu and builder Mark Herron opened up the dark..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

We've got progress reports on remodels and new openings around town

"...Korioth, and Mike Young enlisted the help of architect Michael Hsu and builder Mark Herron to restore the 40-year-old..."

July 12, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Épicerie

Consistency issues dog this new Rosedale cafe, but that doesn't mean we're not going back for more

"...city finally allowed construction to move forward. The indefatigable Michael Hsu went to work converting the former hair salon..."

April 19, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Top 10 Things That Defined Austin Dining in 2012

"...4) Michael Hsu His architectural stamp is on so many recent..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Juicebox & Soup Peddler: Story of a Collaboration

Grassroots foodies team up, form tasty Voltron

"...Phil's Ice House, and Papalote Taco House. Designed by Michael Hsu (Uchiko, La Condesa, Olivia) and landscaped by Jackie..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Three restaurants open as 2010 draws to a close

"...near Parmer Lane and I-35. The eatery boasts a Michael Hsu design, with scenic vistas, expansive all-weather decks, and..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

How quickly can you make an online reservation for Uchiko?

"...influences that inspire Cole at Uchi, the new sibling's Michael Hsu design is completely different. There is a much..."

July 2, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Zach Theatre

Zach selects an architect for its third theatre and starts renovating a fourth space

"...costume shop, and exterior finishes, all overseen by building-designer-of-the-hour Michael Hsu (Uchi, FINO, Olivia, the Belmont, Bess, La Condesa)...."

Aug. 7, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

La Condesa celebrates its VIP opening, and Elizabeth Wins­low and Stephanie Scherzer introduce us to Farmhouse Delivery

"...the La Condesa opening for a minute – the Michael Hsu and Joel Mozer­sky-designed space is midcentury modern cool,..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Call Whisk, visit Kenobi, vote for Quack's, and welcome back Paggi House

"...the work of überhot local designers Joel Mozer­sky and Michael Hsu, and the kitchen is in the capable hands..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The most delicious things are happening in South Austin this summer

"...striking building design is by überhot local restaurant designer Michael Hsu, and the intriguing French/Italian inspired menu is in..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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