richard weiss, aia
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Richard Weiss founded Weiss Architecture in 2003, after working at both local and international design firms. As lead designer for a diverse group of commercial, workplace, hospitality, academic and civil buildings, his understanding of memorable placemaking provides clients with cost effective solutions that transform their environment. Richard has chaired and participated on various local and state design boards and design juries. He was the 2009 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award.
education
Rice University, Bachelors in Architecture
University of Texas at Austin, Masters in Community and Regional Planning
community involvement
AIA Austin, Board Member (2008-2012)
Texas Society of Architects, Board Member (2012-2014)
Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Board Member (2019-2020)
City of Austin Design Commission (2001-2011)
City of Austin Downtown Commission (2008-2011)
City of Austin Commercial Design Standards Task Force (2004-2007)
Select project experience
City of Austin East Riverside Corridor Master Plan, Austin, Texas
The Baker School Campus (Adaptive Reuse), Austin, Texas
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Austin, Denver, NYC, LA, St. Louis)
Montopolis Mixed Use Development, Austin, Texas
Collings Guitar Manufacturing Facility, Austin, Texas
Webberville Mixed Use Development, Austin, Texas
612 Corporate Headquarters, Austin, Texas
Kerbey Lane Cafe Corporate Campus, Austin, Texas
Kerbey Lane Cafe Restaurants, Multiple locations, Austin, Texas
Kome Group Restaurants, Multiple locations, Austin, Texas
TradeMark Media Headquarters, Austin, Texas
The Highball Performance Lounge, Austin, Texas
Barrel O’ Fun Performance Lounge, Austin, Texas
House of Wax Performance Lounge, Brooklyn, New York
Video Vortex Performance Lounge, Los Angeles, California
Kyle Parkway Office Building, Kyle, Texas
East End Flats Development, Austin, Texas
Garden Street Development, Austin, Texas