hatch + ulland owen architects

hatch + ulland owen architects (h+uo) is an Austin, Texas based architectural firm focused on creating visionary, sustainable and socially-responsible design.

The firm was founded in 1978 by Tom Hatch, FAIA, with a commitment to help build strong, vibrant communities.  It has evolved over several decades from its sole-proprietorship beginnings to its current partnership structure when, in 2006, Erik Ulland and Randall Owen joined him as partners.  Our keen sense of community values has inspired a wide range of distinctive projects including: 65 Whole Foods Markets across the country, including the original Corporate Headquarters at 6th & Lamar, The Crossings (now Travaasa Experiential Resort and Spa), Oak Point Park Nature and Retreat Center, The Groves Information Center, Threadgill’s, Thundercloud Subs, Foxhole Culinary Tavern, Homestead Oaks Apartments, M Station Apartments and Meredith Learning Center, Concord Apartments, Acton Academy, Twin Oaks Library, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Mueller community homes, and most recently Antone’s.  

A dynamic design studio featuring a wealth of architectural expertise, h+uo prides itself on interpreting their clients’ visions and delivering high quality, contextually responsive design in the Multi-family residential, Community / Civic, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Office, Historic preservation, and Single-family residential markets.  The culture of our firm, our reputation in Austin, throughout Texas and around the country, as well as the growing list of satisfied and repeat clients continues to thrive. We have our talented and thoughtful team and our generous clients to thank for this.