--- title: "Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/collaborative-design-group-architects-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1132657478 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1132657478.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f3a32981008eaf76_1626-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2501 Central Park Way Suite A1, Houston, Texas 77092, United States" latitude: 29.8324 longitude: -95.472 phone: "(713) 263-8311" website: http://www.cdgai.com rating: 5 review_count: 42 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 1314 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/collaborative-design-group-architects-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1132657478) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Houston, TX - **Serves:** Houston, Spring, Cypress, Katy, Bellaire, West University Place, Jersey Village, River Oaks, Nassau Bay, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Avalon Place, Glen Cove, Monticello, Oak Estates, Royden Oaks, Southampton Place, Tanglewood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Local and national award winning architecture & interior design firm, specializing in custom high end residential projects. Our focus is on the collaboration between the architect, interior designer, builder and homeowner to create the best project possible. Our combined architecture and interior design expertise allows us a unique niche in the Residential Architecture/Design process. Mark Bufalini is one of the founding partners of Collaborative Design Group Architecture & Interiors and received his Bachelors of Architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is a Registered Architect in Texas. Mark has over 40 years of architecture and design experience in both the public and private sector. His strengths include collaborative problem solving skills and developing lifestyle designs that endure through his aesthetic integrity. As the other founding partner of Collaborative Design Group, Olivia Bufalini is dedicated to forming personal relationships with each and every one of her clients. She gives each of her design projects her personal attention and aims to prioritize her client's own preferences for style and color over her own, thereby creating unique, comfortable and timeless designs. As principal and lead interior designer for Collaborative Design Group Interiors, she has built a formidable enterprise by encouraging creativity among her team of professionals who are consistently furthering their education in construction detail, interior design and interior specification. Olivia has her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Construction Management from Stephen F. Austin University. Equipped with the vital experience gained from her challenging work in the architectural world, she has developed a unique combination for an Interior designer, one with a love of texture, colors, furniture and history, along with a unique ability to tie it to the architectural finishes and details required of both the exterior and interiors of a home. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Construction Drawings - Interior Design ### Areas Served - Houston - Spring - Cypress - Katy - Bellaire - West University Place - Jersey Village - River Oaks - Nassau Bay - Hunters Creek Village - Bunker Hill Village - Piney Point Village - Hedwig Village - Hilshire Village - Avalon Place - Glen Cove - Monticello - Oak Estates - Royden Oaks - Southampton Place - Tanglewood ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors | | Address | 2501 Central Park Way Suite A1, Houston, Texas 77092, United States | | Phone | (713) 263-8311 | | Website | http://www.cdgai.com | | License Number | 18332 Texas Architect | | Followers on Houzz | 1314 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/mickey-bufalini/46/2b6/2ab/ - Blog — https://www.cdgai.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/collaborative-design-group-architects-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1132657478) - **Website:** http://www.cdgai.com - **Phone:** (713) 263-8311 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Collaborative Design Group has been selected as an AIA Home Tour participant every year since 2019, we have won numerous Star Awards, ASID Awards, and Prism Awards! Our creativity has been recognized consistently and we strive to make every project award winning! - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/greater-houston-builders-association-ghba-pfvwus-pf~848277130) - [AIA Houston](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-houston-pfvwus-pf~1544679345) - [ASID Gulf Coast Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-gulf-coast-chapter-pfvwus-pf~1419297781) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 42 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Caldwell, Aug. 2018** > Mark, Mickey and Shannon have helped us with a variety of projects for the past few years. They do an outstanding job! They are extremely creative and work very hard to make sure you are pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend this group! You will not be disappointed if you work with this team! **★★★★★ — Sims Luxury Builders, April 2017** > We have worked with Mickey, Mark and their team for years. They are creative, organized, and professional. Our team at Sims Luxury Builders greatly appreciates their dedication and the quality of their work. **★★★★★ — Stephen Hann, Oct. 2016** > Professional Architectural and Interior Design services.They designed this home from inception and incorporated the clients personality in the finished product. This project was featured on Million dollar rooms and won numerous awards for design excellence.. > They have an excellent team that consistently communicate the project requirements and look for ways to get the most value for the owner by being flexible with design solutions for truly custom features. **★★★★★ — justin589, Nov. 2015** > It is always a pleasure to work with Mickey and Mark and the Collaborative Design Group team. Their expertise, creativity and professionalism makes every project distinct and it shows. Collaborative understands the entire building process, takes ownership of the project and delivers on their commitments while guiding their clients through every step of the design, build and furnishings process. The whole group truly listens to what the client expectations are, brings a creativeness and outlook that is unsurpassed in the Industry and do an amazing Job of setting that vision into a reality. It is a privilege to work with such a great group of talented professionals. > > Justin Allison > SES Design Group **★★★★★ — KD Wood, March 2015** > Mickey and Shannon are AMAZING to work with. They have been with us every step of the way as we have been designing and building our Heights custom home. I typically don't write reviews because frankly, I'm not easily impressed,but in this case, I think CDG deserves more than 5 stars. Mickey and Shannon have guided us through the design process in a truly collaborative way. I'm amazed at how well they 'get' us and our likes/dislikes and steer us toward a design that suits us. They are very conscious of not imprinting their likes/dislikes into the design and always come back to what will work best for us. This can't be understated as a true strength as they take a very balanced approach. Having said that, they are also not shy in telling us if they think we are going off base, which is equally important. Professional, honest, energetic, helpful, accommodating, creative, fun....just plain fantastic. > > Although we did use a different architect, if we had a 'do-over', we would without a doubt choose CDG for the entire project (both architectural and design). > > Highly, highly recommend this company! **★★★★★ — jbeckering, Dec. 2014** > I hired Collaborative Design Group - Architects and Interiors in January of 2014 to help build my new home. Mark Bufalini was the architect. I chose him because I felt he was a good listener, had a lot of experience, and was very creative. When I needed extra help to decide what the front elevation should look like he and the builder,Dave Gordon from Whitestone Builders, drove around looking at architectural aspects of homes with me. It was very helpful. He took the pictures I gave him of my furniture and spent time making a design around them. David Deiss, who works very closely with Mark, had endless patience with me and immediately made the necessary changes during the design process. Mickey and Shannon were the designers. They have a wealth of ideas. I always looked forward to our meetings. They made the process fun and exciting. When I got frustrated with all the decisions that had to be made they were there to help. They were good at making my personal style come alive. It was extra special to have Mark (the architect) and Mickey(the designer) in the same office. When problems arose they were solved in 5 minutes because they were both in the same office. (I want to mention that Gloria and Cynthia in the front office were always so welcoming.) I feel that the whole team worked well together. They seem like family now. I highly recommend them. My house will be started in January of 2015. **Comment from Collaborative Design Group-Architects & Interiors:** > Jan, > > It was, and still is, a pleasure working with you, and yes, you are part of the family!! It is wonderful watching our mutual creation come to life, it is amazing what a great collaboration can do! And CDG is happy to be there throughout the construction process, working out those inevitable issues as they come up and lending our expertise. I look forward to seeing the finished house finally come to life and I hope it turns out to be everything you dreamed of. Thank you so much for letting us be such a big part of your future, the place you will live every day. **★★★★★ — perkiprincess, Nov. 2014** > We have been clients of Mickey for 17 years and she has created 3 homes for us over the years. The first time, she took us from the framing stage to completion. The second time, she helped us search for find and find our dream home and created a space that we adored for 14 years and most recently, she helped us downsize into a space that is still perfectly suited to our currents needs but still feels like "home." Additionally, she did two "updates" for us. She takes the time to understand our likes and dislikes, our needs and wants, our changing styles, our budget, and all the emotions that come with moving. She works with with wonderful sub-contractors who share the same attention to details and her staff has been trained to the same exacting standards as well. I was so nervous with the last move. Mickey was so kind and patient with us, and she took the time to walk our previous home us, picking key pieces that would transition with us as we transitioned to our new life. The greatest compliment I can give Mickey is that when I had guests over for the first time, girlfriends that I love and trust, they said that the new house was totally "me." I would recommend Mickey to anyone looking for any level assistance in creating a livable space that reflects their life, but perhaps needs a little extra something special to make it perfect. Mickey is that extra something special. **★★★★★ — mcasystems, Oct. 2014** > I have worked with Collaborative Design Group since I began in natural stone sales many years ago. > > In working closely with custom home builders, project managers and their homeowners, I have heard nothing but very positive comments on their experiences in working with Mickey, Mark and their very talented staff. > > Since a good majority of their projects are to the magnitude they are, they take quite a while to complete; some years. It is very important that every single item is documented. If not, this becomes a major issue for a project manager. Collaborative Design is very organized and is on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to producing very detailed and complete specifications. > > This type of detailing is also a big help to vendors. If we supply Collaborative with proper documented samples, there are no mistakes on the final orders. > > At the end of the projects on which I have worked with Collaborative, I am always amazed at the outcome! **★★★★★ — cilowder, Oct. 2014** > Currently, I am in the final stages of designing a house with Collaborative design . Mark Bufalini , the chief Architect and his wife Mickey , the designer were outstanding. Working with professional's make all the difference in the world and every penny is worth it. I came to the table with very strong ideas and thought I knew it all,well ,just like in my Profession, the medical field , a little knowledge can be dangerous. When I wanted something outside of my budget they were able to ring me in and offer something that was even better.The detail that is so very important was taken care of almost flawlessly. I have a very busy schedule and making it easy and accommodating my schedule was not a problem. There talent is going to result in the home of my dreams, like in the magazines that I have collected over the years and dreamed of for our retirement years. I have no reservation in highly recommended them for anyone. **★★★★★ — Osborne Cabinets and Millwork, Inc., Aug. 2014** > Collaborative Design Group-- We love the whole team and enjoy every project we work on together! Their style is exquisite and I am proud of every project we have worked on together. Due to the quality of their work, I would recommend their services to anyone in need of an architect or interior designer! **★★★★★ — Allan Edwards Builder Inc., Oct. 2013** > Mickey is one of the most talented interior designers in Houston. She and her staff are extremely organized. For a home builder like myself, she is a dream to work with. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone considering building a new home. > > Allan Edwards **★★★★★ — Betsy Bagley, Sept. 2013** > CDG was very professional and very talented. The reason we chose this company was that they were very respectful of our own style and the items that had meaning to our family. Their design approach incorporated items we have collected in our travels and from our extended family. They were very reliable, timely, responsive, and on top of things during the entire project. I felt very comfortable turning the management of the project over to them and trusted them implicitly to pull all the pieces together. I never felt they were trying to fit me into a preconceived design approach but more like they were customizing their recommendations to our family's unique style and preferences. I felt that CDG understood my budget and how to best allocate that budget across the project. My family is very satisfied that the finished installations in our home authentically reflect our own preferences, that our house very much feels like "home", and rivals the best decorated homes in Houston. We have moved several times and this move and interior design were simply a treat. It was comfortable, exciting, and satisfying! We love CDG, all their employees, and would (and have) recommended to anyone! ## Selected projects - [MEMORIAL HOUSTON](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/memorial-houston-pj-vj~7616568) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 7 - [HEIGHTS FARMHOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heights-farmhouse-pj-vj~7616748) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Conroe Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/conroe-lake-home-pj-vj~2928913) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [Contemporary- Houston](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-houston-pj-vj~1012902) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 22 - Description: Stair tower ceiling in sheet rock peppered with lighting - [Collaborative Office Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/collaborative-office-space-pj-vj~2929199) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 6 - [Craft Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craft-room-pj-vj~165627) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 3 - [Rustic Lodge style home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-lodge-style-home-pj-vj~320869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 80 - [Traditional New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-new-orleans-pj-vj~6596388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Victorian Charmer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-charmer-pj-vj~2704720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Edgy Industrial in the Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edgy-industrial-in-the-heights-pj-vj~2688363) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 14 - [Creole Style in the Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creole-style-in-the-heights-pj-vj~2679209) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 15 - [Country French in College Station, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-french-in-college-station-texas-pj-vj~320890) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - Description: Country French estate located on a golf course. Casual, comfortable living with everything a family could need. Featuring a spectacular library, and many artifacts scattered throughout from the client's travels all over the world. - [Contemporary Canal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-canal-residence-pj-vj~165282) - Location: Sugarland, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: A contemporary residence overlooking one of the many waterways in Sugarland, Texas. A unique feature of this home is the prowlike second floor balcony that focuses the view down the canal and also overlooks the beautiful swimming pool. - [Federal Design-Houston Heights Project 5](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/federal-design-houston-heights-project-5-pj-vj~172114) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 13 - Description: This house features a dramatic black and white kitchen, with traditional pediments and an arched island hood. CDG made all the interior and exterior design selections , as well as the cabinetry design work. - [Craftsman-Houston Heights Project 7 - Arts & Crafts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-houston-heights-project-7-arts-and-crafts-pj-vj~172137) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: This beautiful Arts & Crafts home utilizes antiques and new construction detailing to reinforce the style of the home. The color pallette of the house is warm and inviting, and unites the entire first floor of the house together. - [Sugarland Penninsula](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugarland-penninsula-pj-vj~571875) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 70 - [Hempstead Texas Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hempstead-texas-ranch-pj-vj~186160) - Location: Hempstead, TX - Photos: 18 - Description: This is the second home that we designed for this client, in both respects. The ranch house was a natural compliment to their Houston Residence, and a place for their growing family to relax and enjoy spending time together. The first floor of the house is an open plan that flows naturally and entertains well, maximizing the views of the ranch and interplay between inside and out. The kitchen is supported by large pantries to feed the usual army of visitors, along with the requisite mud room and… - [Sugarland-Remodeled](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugarland-remodeled-pj-vj~571863) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: This lovely home in Sugarland, was remodeled to suit a new resident. It has elegant overtures utilizing the family's existing furniture in the dining and halls, and integrating new furniture in the living room and bedrooms to suit there new needs. - [Sugarland Tuscan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sugarland-tuscan-pj-vj~571882) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: THis tuscan home boasts so many wonderful amenities, featuring inlayed parquet flooring, ancient travertine, reclaimed beams, a truly unique gentleman's study and much more. - [Contemporary Residence, Sugarland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-residence-sugarland-pj-vj~170088) - Location: Sugarland, TX - Photos: 29 - Description: This is one of our first projects, and still very current aesthetically. It has won numerous awards including a National and International Lighting Award for its cutting edge lighting and electronics. It was also voted the \#1 golf course residence in 2011. Although mediterranean on the exterior to meet subdivision regulations, it is very contemporary on the inside. This house boasts a three story entrance foyer, interior pool with concrete bridge, and waterfall with color changing kinetic lights… [See all 39 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/collaborative-design-group-architects-and-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1132657478) ## Ideabooks - [SMITH](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133656088/list/smith) — 8 ideas - [AFZAL](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132151547/list/afzal) — 1 idea - [BONTHA](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132136905/list/bontha) — 46 ideas - [Wright](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32234804/list/wright) — 20 ideas - [Castle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101810126/list/castle) — 32 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68361516/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [COHEN](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55037838/list/cohen) — 6 ideas - [Weinstein](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86866481/list/weinstein) — 20 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8300004/list/exteriors) — 110 ideas - [Bathroom Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28917640/list/bathroom-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Shingle Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74496827/list/shingle-style) — 33 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7404374/list/kitchens) — 68 ideas - [Townhouses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31183057/list/townhouses) — 16 ideas - [Summer Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69562892/list/summer-kitchen) — 10 ideas - [Contemporary Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54672770/list/contemporary-farmhouse) — 55 ideas - [pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67203046/list/pantry) — 9 ideas - [Wine Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51450447/list/wine-rooms) — 7 ideas - [collaborative's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21166410/list/collaborative-s-ideas) — 18 ideas - [Gomez](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59509976/list/gomez) — 7 ideas - [Aging in Place](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56906372/list/aging-in-place) — 16 ideas [See all 60 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/collaborative) ## Community Q&A **Q: Glass tops** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can one go to get glass tops like these made? Thank you A: Hello we just used a local glass supplier and they came and templated and then installed the glass over the wood counters. Mickey Bufalini **Q: Floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi beautiful room. Can you tell me the stain color and type of wood for the flooring thank you! A: Hello the floors are antique and there was no stain applied, we just enhanced the old floors with a tinted wax. Thanks for your inquiry. Mickey Bufalini **Q: We live in Frisco Texas, Do you do work in the Dallas area?** *(in Photo Questions)* My wife is looking to get a craft room done with island and builtin. A: Hello I am sorry about the late reply we have been moving our offices and I have fallen behind in answering questions. Yes we do work in the Dallas area. You can contact us via our website www.cdgai.com thank you. Mickey Bufalini **Q: Where can I find these cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello these cabinets were job built in antique wood. We sourced the wood from The Woodshop of Texas in Texas City, Texas they could make these cabinets. Mickey Bufalini **Q: Who was the maker of the accent tile between vanity and mirror (includ** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of tile is on the floor ? Thanks! A: The accent tile is Walker Zanger Gramercy Park collection, the molding was 3.5" x 8" Cornice Mold in Hampton's Beige. Thank you Mickey Bufalini **Q: Light fixtures** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the light fixtures hanging from the vertical beams in living room from? A: Hello The light fixtures were custom made and designed by Mark Bufalini, the Architect of Collaborative Design Group. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*