Firm Description
H. McKinney Architects when Heather was asked to design a house for two
high school friends. That first project, The Canyon House, earned the
highest design honor from AIA Austin, establishing a standard of
excellence that continues in the firm.
In 1996, the firm incorporated as McKinney Architects and since has
added two principals: Al York, AIA and Michelle Rossomando, AIA. In
2008, to better reflect the collaborative nature of the practice and to
acknowledge Al’s contributions to the success of the firm, the name was
changed to McKinney York Architects.
McKinney York is now firmly established as a leading general practice
firm in Texas with expertise across the full spectrum of building types
from residential to institutional. To each project we bring our
enthusiasm and our collaborative design process that draws inspiration
equally from the clients’ aspirations, the project program, and the
unique qualities of the site. The results are timeless designs that are
remarkably free from a signature style and responsive to their context.
Our work continues to be recognized by our peers with design awards at the local, regional, and national levels and in the press with more than 150 articles and books. This sustained excellence
earned McKinney York Architects the Firm Achievement Award from AIA
Austin and our founding principal, Heather McKinney, election to the AIA
College of Fellows.
