McKinney York Architects

We’re honored to share that McKinney York Architects has been named one of Austin’s Best Architects 2025! We truly believe that everyone is enriched when they feel connected to the people and places around them. Our work is grounded in creating architecture that engages, inspires, and belongs, and we’re grateful that this commitment resonates with our community. Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted for us! #austinarchitects #austinhome #residentialarchitects #texashomes #residentialarchitecture #WomenInArchitecture #WomenOwnedBusiness #40YearsOfArchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects

Inside the Design – Rollingwood Residence, Austin, TX Steps from Zilker Park, this residence embraces the land and outdoor living. The main house is sited along the northwest edge of the property to maximize open space and create a private, park-like setting. The layout follows a central spine from the entry porch through the main living areas and outdoor spaces, ending at a detached garage with an upstairs art studio. The design, in collaboration with design architect Alex Robinette and McKinney York Principal Brian Carlson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, carefully threads the rooms between heritage pecan and elm trees, with a softly sculpted stone exterior, burned wood, and steel cladding that blend into the natural surroundings. The extended roofline protects from sun and rain while framing views of towering trees and downtown, and the pool is strategically placed to capture sun and sky. Sustainable features include high-efficiency mechanical and lighting systems, photovoltaic panels, and a rainwater collection system for irrigation. #AustinArchitecture #TexasHomes #ResidentialDesign #WomenInArchitecture #WomenOwnedBusiness #40YearsOfArchitecture #McKinneyYorkArchitects

We are so proud to join the Round Rock Fire Department as Fire Station 10 moves one step closer to reality! Led by Principal Brian Carlson, with Project Manager Patricia Hunt and Assistant Project Manager Jun Zhou, our team was grateful to stand alongside the community and celebrate a project that will serve Round Rock for years to come.

We’re delighted to share that our work at The University of Texas at Austin on Hogg Memorial Auditorium has been recognized with a 2025 American Architecture Award in the Restoration/Renovation category. Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, this national recognition is a meaningful honor for our team and for everyone who helped bring new life to this historic campus landmark. We’re deeply grateful to our incredible team, led by Jacobs, whose collaboration, and expertise made this restoration possible and ensured that Hogg Memorial Auditorium will continue to inspire and serve students for generations to come. Congratulations to The University of Texas at Austin, and University Unions on this achievement, and heartfelt thanks to our project partners: SpawGlass Salas O'Brien Interface Daltile Sherwin-Williams 📸 @patrickywong

Construction is well underway at Allison Elementary School! Last week, we toured this site with Project Architect Navvab Taylor, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C and Assistant Project Architect Paul Holmes, AIA, who walked us through the many layers that make this project so special. Emerging from a thoughtful and collaborative community engagement process, the new Allison Elementary School embodies its core values through an inclusive, safe, and flexible learning environment. Organized around a central courtyard, the school’s form draws inspiration from its dragon mascot, featuring a strong, protective exterior that wraps around a soft, verdant outdoor learning space at its heart. We are excited to see this project come to life! Go Dragons! Austin Independent School District Rogers-O'Brien Construction #austinarchitecture #educationdesign #accessibledesign #sustainabledesign #constructionprogress #ontheboards #inspiringyoungleaders #studentcenteredspaces #creatingcommunity #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #womeninarchitecture #womenownedbusiness #40yearsofarchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects

We’re proud to partner with HomeAid Austin for this year’s Core Comforts Essentials Drive, happening November 3rd–28th. Everyone deserves the simple, everyday items that bring dignity and ease. We are also collecting Non Perishable Food Items. These essentials make a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need—and your support goes directly to organizations like Magdalene House, Baptist Community Center Mission, Hope Totes, and Foster Village. What we’re collecting (full-size items): • Body wash • Body lotion • Shampoo • Toilet paper & paper towels • Laundry detergent • PJ’s (NB–17 years old) • Boys’ pants (sizes 10 & 12) • Diaper rash cream • Non-perishable food items If you’re able, we’d love for you to drop off a donation at our office: 1301 East 7th Street, Austin,TX 78702. Every contribution helps provide comfort, care, and relief to families in our community. 💛 Thank you for helping spread a little warmth this season!

We’re delighted to share that our work at The University of Texas at Austin on Hogg Memorial Auditorium has been recognized with a Preservation Texas 2025 Honor Award for Historic Rehabilitation. This honor celebrates the care and dedication poured into restoring one of UT Austin’s most beloved landmarks. We are so grateful to our incredible team, led by Jacobs, whose collaboration and expertise made this project possible and ensured that Hogg Memorial Auditorium will continue to inspire and serve students for generations to come. Congratulations to The University of Texas at Austin on this achievement! SpawGlass Salas O'Brien Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. #preservationmeritawards #preservationaustin #austinarchitecture #civicdesign #educationdesign #wayfindingdesign #accessibledesign #sustainabledesign #preservation #inspiringyoungleaders #studentcenteredspaces #creatingcommunity #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #womeninarchitecture #womenownedbusiness #mckinneyyorkarchitects

Inside the Design - Whistle Pig Lodge, Vail, CO 'A Subtle Connection Between Peaks and Plains' Tucked within the serene elegance of this Vail retreat lies a subtle tribute to the family’s roots in Paris, Texas. The ceiling, adorned with the contour lines of Vail’s majestic mountains, holds a small Eiffel Tower pointing toward Paris, Texas, quietly reminding them of home. Led by Principal in Charge Brian Carlson, with Project Manager Jacob Hurt, the design team crafted a residence where warm natural woods, cool mountain tones, and refined craftsmanship come together to create a haven for connection, reflection, and the simple joy of belonging, no matter how far from home. #EveryDetailTellsTheStoryOfHome #DesignThatTellsAStory #DetailsOfHome #StoriesInDesign #DesignNarrative #DesignWithMeaning#ResidentialDesign #WomenInArchitecture #WomenOwnedBusiness #40YearsOfArchitecture #McKinneyYorkArchitects

We’re honored to be recognized by the Austin Business Journal as one of the Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses of 2025. We’re honored to be recognized by the Austin Business Journal as one of the Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses of 2025. As a women-owned practice since our founding, this recognition is especially meaningful. It reflects the leadership, creativity, and collaboration that have shaped our firm, and the trust of our clients and partners who make our work possible. Together, we remain committed to designing places that engage, inspire, and belong. #WomenOwnedBusiness #AustinBusinessJournal #Top25 #Architecture #DesignThatInspires #AustinArchitecture #McKinneyYorkArchitects #WomenOwnedBusiness #40YearsOfArchitecture #McKinneyYorkArchitects

We’re thrilled to unveil History and Fate: The Goodwins and the 1960s, our latest exhibit design at the Briscoe Center for American History. Displayed in the main gallery of the Briscoe Center for American History, the exhibit traces the pivotal decade of the 1960s through the papers of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and her late husband, speechwriter Richard N. Goodwin. Guided by Doris’s memoir An Unfinished Love Story, the design leads visitors through the Goodwins’ personal and political journey told through letters, photographs, and speech drafts along gray perimeter walls and an L-shaped central wall marking key turning points. Blue panels inspired by Doris’s writing couch and black-and-white supergraphics anchor each section, immersing visitors in the couple’s dialogue and reflections during this transformative era. Thank you to our collaborators at the Briscoe Center for making this exhibit such a great success! The Briscoe Center’s Sid Richardson Hall galleries are open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free for all! Dolph Briscoe Center for American History #utaustin #briscoecenter #universityoftexas #universityoftexasataustin #austinarchitecture #civicdesign #educationdesign #exhibitdesign #wayfindingdesign #accessibledesign #inspiringyoungleaders #studentcenteredspaces #creatingcommunity #inclusivedesign #communityengagement #womeninarchitecture #womenownedbusiness #40yearsofarchitecture #mckinneyyorkarchitects