• Design for All

    • Applications for 2025 are now closed.

       

      Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is pleased to launch the 2025 Design for All Partnership.

      Design for All Partnership is an annual seed program, supporting community-driven partners through design.

      Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is seeking a nonprofit partner in Austin or Houston that demonstrates a need for design services. Our goal is to provide architectural and interior design solutions that are realistic and affordable, and that directly support the organization’s mission.

       

      The Award

      If your proposal is selected for this partnership, MHOA will develop a custom design deliverable to suit your needs. The partnership award is $20,000 in pro-bono design and consultation services. Services may include visioning, site analysis, feasibility studies, master planning, site planning, conceptual design, architectural and interior design consultation. 

      Example Deliverables*

      1. An analysis of the potential building or site
      2. Preliminary site and floor plan(s)
      3. One architectural rendering 
      4. Pricing narrative 
      5. Proposal for continuing design services and schedule

      * Deliverables can be adjusted based on project needs.

       

      Eligibility

      • Must be registered 501C3
      • Located within a 50-mile radius of the Austin or Houston metropolitan area
      • Master Planning projects should be 50 acres or less
      • Architecture and Interior Design projects should be less than 20,000 sf

      Exclusions 

      • Hazardous materials and mitigation
      • Single-family residences

       

      Submission Process

      1. Complete the application form and submit optional supplemental information via this link by May 16th, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Any submissions entered after that time will not be considered.
      2. If you have any questions regarding the submission process or the Design for All Partnership, please email: designforall@hsuoffice.com. Questions and answers will be posted on hsuoffice.com/design-for-all.

       

      Applications for 2025 are closed

       

      Timeline

      Call for Entries – March 10th 

      Questions due – April 11th 

      Q&A posted on website – May 2nd 

      Submission Deadline – May 16th at 5:00 pm CST

      Shortlist Interviews – June 9-13

      Partnership announced – June 20th

       

      Contact

      If you have any questions regarding the submission process or the Design for All Partnership, please email:

                designforall@hsuoffice.com

       

      Previous Partners

      Central Texas Table of Grace, 2024

      Abigail E. Keller Foundation, 2024, Honorary Partner

      The Women’s Home, 2023, View the final design »

      Children’s Assessment Center, 2023, Honorary Partner

      Austin Angels, 2022,  View the final design »