Event | Book Launch
Join us on October 22 at 4pm U.S. Central Time for a book launch and discussion of our first monograph, Miró Rivera Architects: Building a New Arcadia. Published by University of Texas Press, the book explores Austin as a modern-day “arcadia”—an evocative place of beauty and harmony with nature—and provides a window into why people want to live in Austin and how they live. The event is hosted by the Austin Foundation for Architecture; register here.
Building a New Arcadia is more than just a collection of fantastic projects; it is a love letter to Austin that explores our contributions to the mosaic of the city. Beyond live music, Austin is now recognized as a creative hub where architects, filmmakers, and artists push boundaries. Together they have engendered a unique sense of place—an Austin “state of mind”—that defies stereotypes about Texas. Looking beyond Austin, the book situates our diverse portfolio in a global context related to concepts of nature, sustainability, history, and urban design.
This book launch and discussion will introduce the book and explore themes that have become particularly relevant in this year of seismic change, including: the importance of architecture in connecting people to the landscape; Austin as a model for both low- and high-density cities; how people from different backgrounds live together in Austin; and how our public and private spaces shape Austin’s unique ethos. Included in the event will be a preview of the book itself, which includes dozens of new drawings and images commissioned from photographers including Iwan Baan and Sebastian Schutyser.
