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 looks like 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 so we can share ideas and develop 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 all over the world.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 on adaptive reuse and city revitalization projects, we help drive new development and attract revenue for major metropolitan areas around 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 makes it possible to identify and validate the best design options with pinpoint accuracy. 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.