--- title: "Miró Rivera Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miro-rivera-architects-pfvwus-pf~1325529352 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1325529352.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Miró Rivera Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b1c343b603a07848_2012-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "505 Powell St, Austin, Texas 78703, United States" latitude: 30.2907 longitude: -97.7648 phone: "(512) 477-7016" website: http://www.mirorivera.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 183 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Miró Rivera Architects Original Houzz profile: [Miró Rivera Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miro-rivera-architects-pfvwus-pf~1325529352) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Pflugerville, Hornsby Bend, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Hudson Bend, Rollingwood, Volente, Sunset Valley, San Leanna, Del Valle, International, Mc Neil, National, Texas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Miró Rivera Architects (MRA) is an internationally recognized architecture practice that has created a body of work that exemplifies design excellence, blurs art and architecture, and includes poetic and inspirational projects that enrich their landscapes. The firm has garnered over 100 design awards, including the AR Emerging Architecture Award, the Austin AIA Firm Achievement Award, and 34 local, state and national AIA Awards. Emerging as one of the leading new architectural voices in the nation, MRA has represented new architecture from the United States at exhibitions at the Museum of Architecture in Frankfurt and at the Aedes Gallery in Berlin. Their work has been extensively featured worldwide in numerous exhibitions and many prestigious publications, including Architectural Review, Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, the New York Times, Arch Daily and the third edition of Phaidon's 10 x 10 book series. Miró Rivera Architects views each project as a unique undertaking. Each work results from careful consideration of the particular requirements of the client, site and program. Woven into Miró Rivera’s diverse practice is a remarkable degree of craftsmanship, exacting proportions and a refined sense of materials and details which, though surely modern, demonstrate a respect for time-honored building traditions. A consistent emphasis on natural light, transparency, and clear architectural progressions build strong connections between interior and exterior. MRA’s designs bring clarity and restraint to a range of projects in which a very clear idea permeates the work, unifying and grounding it firmly in a sense of place. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Space Planning - Home Restoration - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Austin - Pflugerville - Hornsby Bend - Bee Cave - Shady Hollow - Lost Creek - West Lake Hills - Barton Creek - Hudson Bend - Rollingwood - Volente - Sunset Valley - San Leanna - Del Valle - International - Mc Neil - National - Texas ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Miró Rivera Architects | | Address | 505 Powell St, Austin, Texas 78703, United States | | Phone | (512) 477-7016 | | Website | http://www.mirorivera.com | | Followers on Houzz | 183 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Miró Rivera Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miro-rivera-architects-pfvwus-pf~1325529352) - **Website:** http://www.mirorivera.com - **Phone:** (512) 477-7016 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016 Architecture Firm Award (Texas Society of Architects) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2021), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Austin \[American Institute of Architects\]](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-austin-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~630184005) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, June 2015** > To be involved in a Miro Rivera project is to be glorified by flawless design and timeless function. Quantum has been chosen for several award winning and highly publicized Miro Rivera residential projects, including Residence 1414, Residence 104, Pool House and Casa Miro Rivera, the principals' personal home. It is indeed the greatest honor to have such votes of confidence in a product you dearly love. **★★★★★ — Lightlink Lighting, Oct. 2013** > Miro Rivera architects is the firm that designed the new Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 grand prix racetrack in Austin, Tx. If you've seen the sleek, modern design and especially the incredible observation tower, you are as amazed and impressed as I am. Brilliant, inspired design. ## Selected projects - [Edgecliff Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgecliff-residence-pj-vj~6063781) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: Taking advantage of its unique site in Austin’s eclectic Travis Heights neighborhood on the southern shores of Lady Bird Lake, the Edgecliff Residence is a play on contrasts: light and shadow, open and closed, organic and orthogonal. Designed for a couple of empty-nesters on a modest budget, the home’s contemporary aesthetic is balanced by the desire to respect the scale of the existing neighborhood. From the street, the Edgecliff Residence is characterized by a rainscreen made of galvanized ele… - [Westridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westridge-residence-pj-vj~5930322) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: The Westridge Residence represents the intersection of inspiring design and exceptional sustainability. Built for a family of four, the design focuses on two compact structures—a main house and detached garage with a guest apartment—linked by a trellis of rebar suspended in a natural catenary curve. The main house contains an open living/dining/kitchen area and master suite on the ground floor. A canarywood staircase leads to the upper floor, which houses two bedrooms, a playroom with a kitchene… - [Skyline Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-renovation-pj-vj~5441948) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The Skyline Renovation brings clarity and definition to the once disconnected entry sequence of this 1950s house. The intervention culminates in a direct visual and physical connection to the stunning backyard, with its landscaped terraces of locally-quarried limestone, swimming pool, and collection of sculptures. The kitchen is open to the dining room on one side, with a built-in buffet between the two spaces, while a maple-clad bar was added in an adjacent vestibule. New 17-foot-tall windows,… - [Vista Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vista-residence-pj-vj~4664212) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 23 - Description: Tucked away among dense vegetation on an oddly-shaped, steep site in West Austin, the Vista Residence captures a sense of exploration and discovery. Designed for a couple nearing retirement age, the home contains ample space for visiting family and friends. Starting with a low-slung facade facing the street, new spaces and experiences are gradually revealed in spectacular fashion. The journey begins with a series of massive concrete walls that extend out into the landscape, creating a series of… - [Hill Country House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-country-house-pj-vj~3537498) - Location: Wimberley, TX - Photos: 13 - Description: Conceived as a prototype for a sustainable rural community, the Hill Country House serves as a beacon to show what could be: a self-sustaining home in a rural setting, independent of municipal water and energy. Situated on a sweeping Texas Hill Country meadow, this private residence is defined by a series of jagged roof peaks inspired by the rise and fall of the surrounding hills. Lovingly referred to as “The Sanctuary” by its owners, an active couple of ordained ministers, and executed on a ver… - [Box House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/box-house-pj-vj~2430690) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Situated atop a 140-foot tall limestone bluff, this West Austin residence boasts a commanding position on a promontory at the south side of Lady Bird Lake. Inspired by traditional Mexican haciendas, the existing home—designed in the 1980s by Hal Box, a former dean of the UT School of Architecture (1976-1992)—possessed a clear architectural identity. But when the home’s new owners approached the architects about a renovation, it became obvious that there was a disconnect between the home’s insula… - [Hilltop Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilltop-renovation-pj-vj~1712704) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: When the new owner of this 1980s house called for a complete renovation, the architects saw the opportunity to transform its dark, dated interiors while taking better advantage of the home’s spectacular location atop a promontory offering a 180-degree view of Lake Austin and the rolling hills beyond. The existing driveway and garage, which had occupied a large area of prime real estate at the center of the property, were reconfigured in order to provide for a generous, landscaped courtyard acces… - [1917 Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1917-bungalow-pj-vj~963085) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: Located near Austin’s historic Clarksville neighborhood, the 1917 Bungalow is one in a series of century-old bungalows whose first owners were freed slaves. When the architect/owner bought the house, it was in need of extensive repairs. But rather than tearing down the existing house to build a larger home that would be out of scale with the existing neighborhood, the architect carefully restored the existing bungalow. The design reflects a simple program. The existing house contains the bedroom… - [Casa Miró Rivera](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-miro-rivera-pj-vj~963134) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: Gradually transformed by architect/owner Juan Miró and his family, the Blue Ridge Trail Residence cleverly subverts the hallmarks of the typical American house. Inside, dark wooden walls were replaced with pure white plaster, providing a clean backdrop for a collection of colorful artwork. Large, panoramic windows frame views of the various gardens and courtyards that ring the structure. In the kitchen, a modular system of sleek cabinetry conceals a variety of functions suited to the family's da… - [Lakeshore Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-residence-pj-vj~1712866) - Location: Lago Vista, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: Originally from Gujarat, India, the clients wanted a large dwelling that would accommodate the extended visits of their family while incorporating elements of the rich traditions of their homeland. Drawing on Indian architectural precedents such as stone domes, step-wells, and temple towers, the home blends subtle Indian influences with a modern sensibility. The white stone that extends throughout the home, which was extremely important to the owner, is reminiscent of many of the great historica… - [Residence 1414](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residence-1414-pj-vj~581121) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 25 - Description: This project consisted of the complete renovation of a house located in a historic neighborhood. The original 1940s house suffered an unfortunate addition in the 1980s. The main goals of the project were to restore the original vocabulary of the exterior while transforming the interiors to bring in more light and provide a better connection with the fantastic backyard. A simple material palette maintains a balance between the traditional aspects of the original house and the modern updates. The… - [Stonehedge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonehedge-residence-pj-vj~581137) - Location: West Lake Hills, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: The challenge of this project was to work on a house that the clients had renovated recently, but that they felt still needed further adjustments. The clients’ main goal was to improve the connection of the house with the existing swimming pool and gardens, and to improve the quality of the home’s public spaces. The completed design addresses both concerns through three key interventions: The Entry was reconfigured to create a clear procession, which did not exist before. A large pivot door clad… - [Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-pj-vj~932113) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 15 - Description: Comfortable and contemporary, the Tree House offers generous living space, four bedrooms, and a guest suite to its family of four while encouraging a constant appreciation of nature. The home’s two curving rooflines—one concave, and the other convex—create a dialogue with the steeply sloping site, unfolding the house to stunning views of its natural surroundings. The convex roof shared by the living, dining, and kitchen spaces opens the interior of the house to a canopy of oak trees and a small… [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/miro-rivera-architects-pfvwus-pf~1325529352) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*