For nearly four decades, Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA) has been enriching the places where people live, work, and play with structures and designs that showcase our clients’ imaginations and our passion for excellence.
Vision
We envision a future where cities, communities, and buildings are revitalized and recentered as desirable places to live, work, and visit.
Mission
We are committed to breathing fresh life into elegant, timeless buildings and creating new architecture that will stand the test of time.
Purpose
Our goal is to embrace development and spur local economic prosperity through the creation of exciting and welcoming built environments.
Our Team
At Merriman Anderson Architects, we value the team we’ve built. Their diverse skills and experiences inform every project as we share knowledge and plan the next stage of success for our firm and clients.
Culture and Values
It’s not just our love of architecture that unites us here at MAA. It’s a strong sense of family and a deep connection to our community.
Drive
For our team, ambition is the relentless pursuit of the best solution, aesthetically, functionally, and financially, in every endeavor. Our client’s priorities drive our actions and define successful outcomes.
Flexibility
Each project is unique, and circumstances can change quickly. We make a point of being agile as an organization so we can pivot fast. We believe responsive action results from highly involved leadership and a resourceful team.
Open-mindedness
We actively seek input since we learn and grow every time we welcome a new perspective from clients, team members, and our ecosystem of collaborators. We engage our entire team across all types of projects to share ideas and build versatility.
Sustainability
Responsible stewardship is a beautiful thing. Build the future with us.
As LEED and WELL-accredited professionals, our experts strive to lower the environmental impact of the places we create and benefit the health of those who use them. At MAA, we believe that sustainability and wellness standards can be achieved in attractive ways that help our clients and their communities prosper. We focus on products and technologies that maximize certification opportunities and credits for our clients.
The responsibility of an architect is to create a sense of order, a sense of place, a sense of relationship.
— RICHARD MEIER
Milestone Projects
Making the American landscape more remarkable since 1987.
We are committed to bringing out the best in every place we work. Explore how Merriman Anderson Architects has contributed elegance and visual appeal to cities and communities worldwide.
It’s not just our love of architecture and interior architecture that unites us. It’s a strong sense of family and a deep connection to clients, our projects, and the community. At Merriman Anderson Architects, we’ve devoted nearly 40 years to creating inspired solutions for clients worldwide. We’re architecturally diverse, community-minded, and deeply passionate about projects that add value, beauty, and meaning to their unique context. As our cities grow and evolve, we take pride in blending modern designs with the classics to respect and honor the essence of the built environment.
The awe-inspiring Barton Skyway offices lie on an environmentally sensitive wooded site in Austin, Texas. The buildings have a campus-like feel and offer fantastic visibility and accessibility from…
The Marriott Hotel in Redmond Town Center is a full-service hotel with 262 rooms, a ballroom, meeting areas, dining and bar areas, and workout facilities. The hotel also has an attached 209-car…
The Southlake Town Center is a vibrant and bustling commercial development that offers an array of municipal, office, retail, and entertainment spaces. The Center is designed in a charming…
The Interurban Building, located at the bustling intersection of Jackson and Browder Streets in downtown Dallas, is a magnificent eight-story structure dating back to 1916. This historic building was…
The 21 Rio project is an impressive high-density housing development designed to provide comfortable and convenient housing for students at the nearby University of Texas. The building is situated on…
Bell Helicopter Building 24 underwent a renovation project that has significantly improved the working environment. The new design features contemporary color palettes that create a refreshing and…
The Bell Global Headquarters Building is an impressive, modern five-story structure that serves as the anchor of Bell Helicopter's "Way Forward" consolidation and modernization program. It is located…
Buildings I, II, and III lobbies have been renovated, and new amenities have been added. These include a fitness center with showers, security desks, stone flooring, wood wall panels, carpeting,…
The magnificent Statler Hilton / Dallas Grand Hotel embodies downtown Dallas's best Mid-Century Modern architecture. When it opened in 1956 with 1,001 rooms, it was the go-to destination for the…
The Butler Brothers Building was built in 1912 and covers an area of 750,000 square feet. It occupies an entire block in downtown Dallas and faces City Hall Plaza on its Ervay front. The building has…
Nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, between Cedar Springs, Welborn Road, Hood Street, and Dickason Street, lies a stunning residential complex that offers a luxurious living experience. The…
The Old Dallas Central Library has undergone a historic renovation and now serves as the new headquarters of The Dallas Morning News. It is considered one of the most impressive Mid-Century…
This new construction, a 16-story Marriott AC, is next to downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. The hotel has 252 guestrooms, a restaurant, a bar, meeting functions, and a rooftop amenity deck and…
The historical design of this existing 52-story tower and eight-story base element allows for the creation of a new hotel and retail development. The building includes a flagship Thompson Hotel with…
Grandscape at The Colony, Texas, is a dynamic and multi-faceted lifestyle center that offers a variety of experiences to its visitors. The center is designed to provide a vibrant and family-oriented…
East Quarter is a 20-story high-rise building with three sections: retail, office, and apartment. The building has approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space on the lower levels, which…
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is on 300-acre land in the Texas Hill Country region on the western edge of San Antonio, Texas. The resort has undergone its first renovation in a…
EpicCentral is designed to be a one-stop entertainment destination where families can eat, play, and live while enjoying an unmatched experience in DFW. Several restaurants offer top-tier dining and…
Conveniently located across from Lake Cliff Park in Oak Cliff is The Bohéme, a new residential community designed to inspire creativity in the nearby Bishop Arts District. This new addition to the…
River Edge is a state-of-the-art new mixed-use development designed to revitalize and enhance the Dallas Design District with new life and a stunning approach to how people engage and interact. The…
Merriman Anderson Architects delivered comprehensive architectural design services and served as the architect of record throughout all phases, from initial concept to the completion of construction…
The Dream Center Dallas is an ambitious redevelopment initiative in the South Dallas area. The project's primary objective is to engage and support the local community by providing an extensive…
Thirty-One 11 Sunset is a newly constructed residential project with 16 stories and 209 units on the shores of Lake Grapevine. The project features a five-story concrete podium that can accommodate…
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort’s new luxury villas are a collection of elevated residential-style retreats that merge refined hospitality with the timeless character of Texas Hill…
Awards and Honors
Working with clients who provide many opportunities to showcase the power of vision and collaboration is a privilege. We are proud to stand behind the work we do and seek to elevate our profession continuously.
Skills and Innovation
We provide architectural and interior design services through a uniquely personalized process. Communication and collaboration are at the heart of every project.
As premier advisors and designers for adaptive reuse and city revitalization projects, we help drive new development and generate revenue for major metropolitan areas across the United States.
As responsible stewards of resources, we seek every opportunity to help our clients achieve their next level of LEED® and WELL certification and meet their sustainability goals.
State-of-the-art virtual conceptualization technology enables pinpoint accuracy in identifying and validating the best design options. You can witness your building before it’s built!
We focus on creating structures for people, purpose, and place. Every building and community has its own story, and we respect tradition while helping new and exciting character emerge.
As a flexible and agile firm, we pride ourselves on finding innovative ways to add value and meet client goals while adhering to compliance codes and standards.