--- title: "Franke:Franke, Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frankefranke-inc-pfvwus-pf~1224749879 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1224749879.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Franke:Franke, Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5143b72d0f591a9c_0858-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Marble Falls, Texas 78654, United States" phone: "(512) 306-8885" website: http://www.frankefranke.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 34 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Franke:Franke, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Franke:Franke, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frankefranke-inc-pfvwus-pf~1224749879) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Marble Falls, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores, Blanco County, Central Texas, Highland Lakes, Texas Hill Country, West Austin/ Spicewood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - Award winning Living, working, and teaching together throughout the country between 1985 and 2000, Elizabeth and Tim Franke returned to Austin and their Texas roots in 2001 to formally begin the Franke:Franke partnership of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. As a multidisciplinary design team, we listen closely to our clients’ interests and strive to understand the unique qualities of the sites, landscapes, people, and places we encounter in each new project. We thrive on the idea that our work is deeply connected to the relationship between those we’re designing for and how each project exists within the larger fabric of the landscape and place in which it’s created. We know we’ve met our goals as a design studio when a South Texas rancher and an Austin urban resident can each experience our work in two very different places and both come away with the same response - “it just feels right”. From beginning to end, our designs tell stories and speak to people and places in beautiful ways that matter now and in the future. Let’s see what we can create together. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Landscape Plans - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Dock Design & Construction - Landscape Architectural Design - Ranch Site and Building Design ### Areas Served - Austin - Marble Falls - Granite Shoals - Horseshoe Bay - Cottonwood Shores - Blanco County - Central Texas - Highland Lakes - Texas Hill Country - West Austin/ Spicewood ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Franke:Franke, Inc. | | Address | Marble Falls, Texas 78654, United States | | Phone | (512) 306-8885 | | Website | http://www.frankefranke.com | | License Number | 17450 | | Followers on Houzz | 34 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/frankefrankeaustin/ ## Offers Award Winning Architect & Builder ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Franke:Franke, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frankefranke-inc-pfvwus-pf~1224749879) - **Website:** http://www.frankefranke.com - **Phone:** (512) 306-8885 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA Austin, 2023 Home Tour - Austin Home Magazine, 2023 - AIA, Austin, 2019 Home Tour - Austin Home Magazine, 2019 - AIA, Austin, 2010 Home Tour - Austin Home Magazine, 2010 - Central Texas Masonry Institute - Residential Excellence - Texas Masonry Institute - Residential Excellence - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Hill Country Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hill-country-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1418078793) - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) - [Texas Association of Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/texas-association-of-builders-pfvwus-pf~2014183583) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — tracypicone, Nov. 2024** > We have worked with Franke:Franke Architects since 2011, when they designed a significant bathroom renovation for us and crafted a landscape master plan for our previous home in West Austin. (See previous review) We were impressed by their creativity, problem-solving skills, and hands-on guidance throughout the project. > > Shortly after, we purchased a lot with a small original house in the Zilker Park neighborhood of Austin. We asked the Franke team to remodel the existing home and to design and build an accessory dwelling unit for us to live in while we contemplated constructing a larger main house at the back of the deep lot. > > Given our long-standing and genuinely friendly working relationship, we again turned to Beth and Tim to develop design options for a new main home on the property. They presented us with exciting design concepts and helped us choose the options and approach that best suited our lifestyle. The result is a beautiful and thoughtfully designed and constructed home that completes the overall masterplan for the property and allows us to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of our completed project every day, right in the city's heart. > > We highly recommend Elizabeth and Tim Franke for their team’s exceptional work. If we were ever to undertake a similar project again, they would be the first people we call! **★★★★★ — christieskinner, Aug. 2024** > We hired Franke and Franke for the architectural design and construction of our condo/townhome unit. With their help we added a third story, bedroom spaces over the garage and added an elevator. We couldn't be more pleased with the design and the function of the space! Working within an existing condo complex was very challenging. Frank and Franke were able to negotiate the rules of the association, requests of the neighbors, all while maintaining a high level of design integrity. > Since completing our project, several other units have engaged Franke and Franke for the design of their condos. Our complex has even hired Beth as an architectural advisor. Having worked with many other design professionals, I liked Franke and Franke's approach to presenting the budget and schedule. I mostly appreciate their creative talents with the use of space. **★★★★★ — Janie Paschal, Aug. 2024** > We couldn't be happier with the beautiful design and construction expertise that Elizabeth and Tim Franke, the partners at Franke:Franke, brought to our new vacation home project on Lake LBJ! > > What thrilled us about working with them was that they created a new home by adding to and reconstructing our existing house. The house is modern in concept, while also feeling warm and inviting. From the very beginning, they listened and guided us to a finished home that perfectly fits our lifestyle and accommodates our entire family. The design is not only beautiful but also incredibly practical. Every aspect of the project was handled with professionalism and care, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. We get compliments from neighbors and visitors almost daily on our new home and the beautiful landscape design! > > We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Franke:Franke to anyone looking for talented architects, landscape architects, and design-builders, and feel like we've made a long-lasting friendship with the firm's partners and their team. **★★★★★ — Julie Allen, July 2024** > We are so happy we chose Franke : Franke as our Architect to design a large remodel project for our home. This was a major undertaking to gut and redesign our kitchen, living room, laundry/pantry, and master bathroom. They created a design that fully integrated our desire for a modern space filled with light and views of our beautiful, wooded lot, and also incorporated our preference for natural wood interior elements. They designed and helped us select all of our materials and finishes from cabinetry to tile, to flooring and lighting. They also helped keep our builder on point every step of the way, making sure all elements were installed as designed and were always there to answer any questions or solve problems that arose. > > They truly went above and beyond, and we have been thrilled to see their amazing ideas become reality! **★★★★★ — Clint & Christie Bybee, July 2024** > We worked with Franke Partners as our architect on our Lake Austin boat house, and we were thrilled with their vision and expertise throughout the project. We highly recommend them as exceptional architects and designers who care enough to be involved daily throughout the process of design and permitting. Our experience with them on our beautiful boat house exceeded our expectations in every way, and we love spending time on the upper shaded deck every chance we get. Absolutely the best! **★★★★★ — Darcy Lyons, June 2024** > We were thrilled to work with Franke:Franke on designing our modern ranch house in the Texas Hill Country, and we are absolutely delighted with the results. Tim and Beth Franke have an extraordinary talent for seamlessly integrating modern design elements with the natural surroundings. Our home has become the perfect retreat for us, and it simply wouldn't have been possible without the innovative and thoughtful designs from Franke:Franke. We had specific ideas in mind for our project, and Tim and Beth were able to bring these ideas to life in a beautiful plan. It has exceeded all of our expectations! We highly recommend their firm to anyone in search of top-notch architectural services **★★★★★ — tracypicone, June 2012** > Elizabeth Franke, the Architect at Third Land was able to accept a design challenge of a Master bath, and turn major problems with space and mechanical issues in to pure beauty and luxury. By adding her design elements we no longer had an ugly HVAC vent visible, but instead she was able to add framing covered in glass tile to create a "floating ceiling" that covered the unsightly vents but did not affect performance of the system. > She also added other framing that was never thought of by others to separate the bathing ares from the sink areas. We are so happy with the results. She will design our entire new home in a few years. ## Selected projects - [Bridle Path Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridle-path-residence-pj-vj~6034343) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 29 - [Zilker Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zilker-residence-pj-vj~7386494) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 22 - [Redbud Trail Residence, Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redbud-trail-residence-austin-texas-pj-vj~7627738) - Location: West Lake Hills, TX - Photos: 12 - [Ledgeway House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ledgeway-house-pj-vj~258548) - Location: West Lake Hills, TX - Photos: 55 - [Virginia Residence Austin Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/virginia-residence-austin-texas-pj-vj~6034302) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 21 - [Kinney Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kinney-apartment-pj-vj~6055149) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 7 - [Walton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walton-residence-pj-vj~6039944) - Location: College Station, TX - Photos: 14 - [Allston Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allston-bath-remodel-pj-vj~258529) - Location: West Lake Hills, TX - Photos: 4 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/frankefranke-inc-pfvwus-pf~1224749879) ## Ideabooks - [EDGEMONT PRIVATE](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181360502/list/edgemont-private) — 38 ideas - [Westlake Drive Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181174352/list/westlake-drive-remodel) — 43 ideas - [Edgemont Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178723741/list/edgemont-residence) — 198 ideas - [Dripping Springs Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165046524/list/dripping-springs-remodel) — 5 ideas - [Canyon Lake](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141154279/list/canyon-lake) — 91 ideas - [OH LAGOON CONDO](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131051911/list/oh-lagoon-condo) — 58 ideas - [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51196494/list/beach-house) — 53 ideas - [living room cabinet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34210248/list/living-room-cabinet) — 27 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/frankefranke) ## Community Q&A **Q: I love the sink! Where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks A: I believe this was a Kohler Brand sink. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*