Our work is the culmination of a collaborative spirit and shared vision for creating spaces that push the boundaries of design and add wonder to everyday experiences. In 2023, we worked in 25 cities around the world on multidisciplinary projects ranging from dynamic districts to revitalized parks that unify communities to resilient master plans.
We welcomed project completions and celebrated new wins, took part in design competitions, and amplified the voices of our diverse team of designers at events around the world.
As we reflect on 2023, we look forward to a new year filled with meaningful projects and boundless potential for shaping inclusive, dynamic spaces.
Every project aligns with our mission of crafting transformative spaces that merge disciplines to create the unexpected. This year, we celebrated the opening of cultural hubs such as Houston’s newest landmark Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts and Austin’s high-fidelity vinyl listening bar Equipment Room.
We saw the success of spaces that embrace indoor-outdoor connections in projects across scales including the office redesign of 800 | 900 Culver Pointe and Slot Canyon, an idyllic residence inspired by its Palm Springs desert locale.
The Hyper-Abundant City, featured at the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, introduced a resilient masterplan for the future of the city’s Apgujeong district. Prioritizing resiliency and people-first design processes, we announced our involvement in the Watts Community Center, a future hub of learning, culture, and wellness for all residents of Watts, and the West End Mixed-Use District, a mixed-use master plan that will revitalize the area adjacent to FC Cincinnati’s renowned TQL stadium.
In competitions throughout the year, we strengthened our global perspective and commitment to attunement through hyperlocal design. Some of the highlights include:
As we pushed the boundaries of design and our own practice, we achieved new milestones highlighting our projects, thought leaders, and collective achievements.
Projects across disciplines received over a dozen awards for their innovative design solutions, positive impact on their surroundings, and design excellence.
The diverse experiences and backgrounds of our designers catalyzed important research and thought leadership.
From providing hands-on mentorship Shadow Days for local high school students to volunteering at LA Mission, TreePeople, and Huma House, we demonstrated a collective commitment to creating positive social impact. In this spirit, we are delighted to introduce RIOS+, a non-profit 501c3 founded by RIOS, dedicated to fueling design education and community projects in our home neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more on RIOS+ in the new year.
We are optimistic about the impact our projects will have in creating a better future for cities in the year ahead. In 2024, we anticipate the completion of transformative projects including the nature-forward Treehouse Hotel Sunnyvale, dynamic mixed-use development 4204 Glencoe (42XX), redesign of the iconic Sony Scenic Arts Building, a new high-rise residence in Dallas, and the Campus at Horton, one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in the western United States.
We celebrate a remarkable year filled with wonder, innovation, collaboration, and a collective community-first ethos. Thank you to our team and the community of designers, architects, engineers, and partners that have helped realize these spaces for a better tomorrow.
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