The 2026 Lecture Series begins with an inspiring evening with Miguel Rivera, FAIA, as he explores the inventive design philosophy behind Miró Rivera Architects of Austin Texas.

 

Known for work that blurs the line between art, craft, and construction, the firm has created pedestrian bridges, boat docks, cultural centers, residences, and the celebrated Formula One Grandstand in Austin.

 

Rivera will share how the studio builds ideas across scales and project types, revealing the challenges, motivations, and design instincts that shape their architecture.

 

From material expression to the re‑imagining of context, this lecture offers a rare inside look at a practice that has helped define contemporary Texas architecture while earning more than one hundred design awards.