--- title: "Studio Momentum Architects, PC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-momentum-architects-pc-pfvwus-pf~1476488095 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476488095.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Momentum Architects, PC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b823fdc80d068474_2756-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1415 Justin Lane, Austin, Texas 78757, United States" latitude: 30.3437 longitude: -97.7316 phone: "(512) 452-7961" website: http://www.studiomomentum.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 299 last_updated: 2026-09-16 --- # Studio Momentum Architects, PC Original Houzz profile: [Studio Momentum Architects, PC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-momentum-architects-pc-pfvwus-pf~1476488095) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Since 1996, Studio Momentum Architects has been producing innovative, idiosyncratic, modern architecture. We focus on sustainable, residential and small scale commercial projects with time split between new construction and renovations. Many of our projects have been shown on local tours, and featured in publications. All of our projects are rated with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. The Shoal Creek and Hilwin Circle Residences have achieved 5 stars through the use of geo-thermal heat pumps, solar PV arrays, rainwater collection, local materials and re-used materials. These projects included a focus on indoor air quality and construction waste management. We engage the client in a design process through careful listening, site analysis, and "problem definition" to best meet their goals and hopes. With our experience, a skilled set of contractor affiliates, and a determined client, a truly unique work of art can be realized. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Sustainable Design - 3D Rendering - 3d home design - remodeling ### Areas Served - Austin ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Momentum Architects, PC | | Address | 1415 Justin Lane, Austin, Texas 78757, United States | | Phone | (512) 452-7961 | | Website | http://www.studiomomentum.com | | License Number | 15393 | | Followers on Houzz | 299 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/studio-momentum-architects/122986177735058 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Momentum Architects, PC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-momentum-architects-pc-pfvwus-pf~1476488095) - **Website:** http://www.studiomomentum.com - **Phone:** (512) 452-7961 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2013), for Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Blake Ford, Jan. 2017** > Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Travis brings a great deal of passion to his work resulting in high quality finished projects. He was able to meet both the deadline and budget agreed upon even on my relatively small job. His estimates of costs, time and headaches were precise, accurate, and well explained. He had a vision for my home and investment that became a reality. His work has lasting value to me and my family. **Comment from Studio Momentum Architects, PC:** > Thank you Blake. Pleasure working with you on this project. Thanks for the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Mary Mockley, April 2016** > Working with Travis at Studio Momentum was any homeowner's dream come true. Travis was our architect AND builder! He was easy to communicate with, always professional, and a pleasure to work with but the true bonus for my husband and I was his vision and artistic side. We are literally living in our dream house! Travis took all of our ideas and desires and made them functional and beautiful. Even after the build, he continued to go above and beyond with the services he provided. We highly recommend working with Travis for new builds, remodels, new additions, for both indoor and outdoor projects! **★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2015** > Travis Young has the vision and skill to create homes that combine the best of modern amenities with the warmth of reclaimed materials. His energy efficient homes are eco friendly and include the character, warmth and charm that only truly antique reclaimed material can bring. Travis knows how to combine the functional needs of the homeowner with the aesthetic design they want. He is a knowledgeable, forward thinking, creative architect that knows how to bring that wow factor into each of his projects. Reclaimed DesignWorks is honored to have the opportunity to be a part of his incredible home designs and to partner with him in making his clients dream a reality. We look forward to a long lasting relationship with Travis and Studio Momentum. We take our responsibility to our clients very seriously and with Travis we know that our beautiful wood is in very good hands. **★★★★★ — Katz Builders, Inc., March 2013** > Our homeowners, met with several architects before they chose Travis Young with Studio Momentum in Austin Texas. As a team, our owners, Travis Young and Joel Katz of Katz Builders worked together to not only develop the design, but to create a home that could stand the test of time and met the criteria of a high performing energy efficient home. Travis listened to our owners needs and ideas and developed a design that is creative and married form and function together . Travis' knowledge of the building requirements of the City of Austin, along with his forward thinking made him the right architect for our clients home. The home received a Five Star Rating from Austin Energy, and was featured in the Cool House Tour. We highly recommend Travis and Studio Momentum and look forward to our next opportunity to work together. **★★★★★ — tab4700, Aug. 2012** > We hired Studio Momentum to do an extensive remodel of our existing 1950's home. They did an exceptional job and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Travis Young, the primary architect, was very knowledgeable not only about beautiful modern design but also about construction and more practical aspects of building. This helped a lot during the process. He was also very professional, timely and well priced. His design aesthetic was well honed to include not only ideas from mid-century modern style, but also his own completely new and creative thoughts. He thought consciously about how the spaces in the home were used and how the home was situated on the lot. All of this resulted in a gorgeous home (winning 5 stars from Austin energy). **★★★★★ — sjturner, June 2012** > Travis has been wonderful to work with on our project to turn a 50's style ranch house into a modern home. He captured our vision from the start and helped us perfect it. He is always ready to listen to our ideas (both good and bad!), was patient with us when we struggled on making decisions on certain aspects of the Project, he is flexible and approachable, and makes himself readily available for questions and concerns. His designs are creative, unique, interesting, and insightful. He remains a great sounding board on all aspects of the Project. We value and respect his opinions and have enjoyed the process of renovating our home with him. **★★★★★ — lizawim, June 2012** > Our living room was a 70s vintage dark cave add-on to our 1950s house. Travis redesigned it completely plus added a screened in porch. The new space has a ton of light, it is modern with many unique touches. It reflects our personality and taste perfectly. It is comfortable and flows well with the rest of the house which still has the original look. **Comment from Studio Momentum Architects, PC:** > Now we just need a day light shot! Thanks for the review! **★★★★★ — brendahcollier, June 2012** > Travis Young with Studio Momentum in Austin Texas is a very talented architect with exciting vision. He listened to ideas and creatively translated them into form that was both exciting and intuitive. Travis' knowledge of the building requirements of the City of Austin, coupled with his forward thinking about green building made him the ideal architect for my work. I highly recommend Travis and Studio Momentum for design and architecture work. ## Selected projects - [Shoal Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoal-creek-residence-pj-vj~7714) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 13 - Description: New 3,400 s.f. home with limestone, cedar, and unique mix of materials all connecting the indoors w/ the outdoors. - [Picwick Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/picwick-remodel-pj-vj~203276) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Orchid Greenhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-greenhouse-pj-vj~56360) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Justin Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/justin-duplex-pj-vj~7712) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: New construction consisting of 2 living units each approx. 1,800 s.f., with individual courtyards and covered second floor porches. - [Cullen Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cullen-duplex-pj-vj~56361) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Duplex featuring flexible spaces, moving partitions, and loftlike interiors, with individual private courtyards and screened porches with large steel pivot doors - [Annie Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annie-street-residence-pj-vj~7713) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: A dramatic remodel and addition to a 1930's home, including all new master suite, center stringer stair and new kitchen. - [Hilwin Circle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilwin-circle-residence-pj-vj~7711) - Location: austin, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: A remodel of a 1952 ranch style home, including new kitchen and master bath. - [Texas Sauna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-sauna-pj-vj~203268) - Location: austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: A master bathroom and sauna renovation to an existing inner city home - [3rd Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3rd-street-residence-pj-vj~1044333) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-momentum-architects-pc-pfvwus-pf~1476488095) ## Ideabooks - [Exterior Stone Options](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20568761/list/exterior-stone-options) — 13 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/traviarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: what colour are the cabinets, walls and trim. gorgeous house!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm afraid I do not remember the actual paint color. This project is almost 20 years old! But I do remember that everything was the same color of warm white. Just different sheens for trim. Semi gloss for cabinets and trim, satin on walls and flat on ceiling. One color that I would specify very often was Sherwin Williams, Westhighland White. SW7566. You might try that. With color you should always go with a large sample on the wall, 5' x 5' . to make sure you will understand the intensity and the variation depending on the daylight and artificial light you have in the space. **Q: Can that staircase setup be ordered?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have an almost identical stair case in my home and would purchase this as part of a remodel. A: Hello, Unfortunately that is a site built staircase. Designed specifically for that space, working with a welder and carpenter. Best, Travis G. Young, AIA **Q: Where did you buy the bar brackets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are made of stock trim materials. 1x finger jointed pine and painted. Fabricated by the trim carpenter on site. **Q: How is the wear and tear of Paralam?.** *(in Photo Questions)* I am wondering how the Paralam is wearing even if it is stained and has couple of polyurethane coats?..Looks like strands might rip?I have used paralam beams for structural things... A: Hello, the paralam wear very well. Smaller and thinner pieces of wood chips sometimes pop up, or flake off, however, a small amount of sanding and new clear coat in the area usually takes care of it. Haven't had any big chunks come loose. The wood is usually pine, so it is soft and can dimple under small heavy load like a high heal. But even that has been very minor on the stairs I have used paralam as treads. I've also used glu-lam and they show dimpling much more readily due to larger pieces of pine. The paralam is highly compressed. It is a good substitute for large timber hardwood treads that can cost up to 5 times as much. **Q: What type of wood flooring is in this photo?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The flooring is long leaf pine. It was the original floor. We put a stain on it to even things out. **Q: can you tell me the name of the shower head? Thankyou** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Pretty sure that is a Kohler line of shower wands, on an adjustable rod. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-16.*