--- title: "A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc. — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/a-design-by-gustavo-arredondo-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921328178 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921328178.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc." category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7e4309f600ff201f_4977-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "16015 Via Shavano, Suite 101, San Antonio, Texas 78249, United States" latitude: 29.5612 longitude: -98.6117 phone: "(210) 934-1698" website: http://www.adesignbyga.com rating: 5 review_count: 38 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 18 followers: 331 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc. > Award Winning San Antonio Building Design Firm - 9x Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/a-design-by-gustavo-arredondo-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921328178) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** San Antonio, TX - **Serves:** Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Boerne, Helotes, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Olmos Park, Hill Country Village, Grey Forest, Dallas Area - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 1 Verified Hire A-Design by Gustavo Arredondo, Inc. has been engaged in providing quality design services since 1997. Our company seeks to produce the best possible design with unique characteristics in each project. Gustavo Arredondo, graduated from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Monterrey, Mexico, with a bachelors in Architecture (Not registered by TBAE as an architect). A-Design by Gustavo Arredondo, Inc. is committed to only the finest quality and contextual aesthetic expression which is governed by the ability to interpret a client's needs and the instinct to know what works. With this approach, the firm has designed multiple unique styles including Tuscan, Spanish, Mediterranean, Italian, Rustic Texan, French Country and many more in the United States and Mexico. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Barn Design & Construction - Bathroom Design - Building Design - Custom Home - Custom Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Design - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Gym Design & Construction - Home Remodeling - Home Restoration - House Plans - Kitchen Design - New Home Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Remodeling - Staircase Design ### Areas Served - Houston - San Antonio - Austin - Boerne - Helotes - Alamo Heights - Terrell Hills - Shavano Park - Olmos Park - Hill Country Village - Grey Forest - Dallas Area ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc. | | Address | 16015 Via Shavano, Suite 101, San Antonio, Texas 78249, United States | | Phone | (210) 934-1698 | | Website | http://www.adesignbyga.com | | Followers on Houzz | 331 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/a-design-by-gustavo-arredondo-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921328178) - **Website:** http://www.adesignbyga.com - **Phone:** (210) 934-1698 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIBD - American Institute of Building Designers Registered Architect in Mexico Cedula No. 2206820. For a complete list of awards and participations, please visit our website: www.adesignbyga.com - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) - [Greater San Antonio Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/greater-san-antonio-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1099847495) - [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 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Keith Norman, Co-Owner Paul Allen Homes, Dec. 2023** > A-Design by Gustavo Arredondo is probably the fairest, most honest residential design firm you will find. Gustavo and his team are true professionals and the quality/uniqueness of the design is second to none. Further, he will stand by his product, meaning he honors his work. If there is an issue with the design, it is corrected almost immediately. Don’t fool yourself, to design a custom set of plans (with any architectural design firm) will take some time, so do your research. How does it go, Rome was not built in a day? > > A-Design is a plan design firm that doesn’t nickel and dime you, they draw a quality product, they have integrity, and they are very articulate in communicating their vision. We are so glad to be partnered with Gustavo and his team. As a home builder, it is very refreshing to build such unique designs and have homeowners rave about the quality of the design years after they move in.. > > Often times, the end product is even better than we imagine it to be! Don't hesitate to hire this group! **★★★★★ — The Vanderbrink’s, Dec. 2023** > Gustavo and his team are first class in all aspects of the project. They will give their input and recommendations while understanding yours needs and desires. I would recommend Gustavo for any design project and have confidence in their finished project that will exceed your expectations. **★★★★★ — Justin Nelson, Dec. 2023** > While we have owned several homes; we had never built a custom home. This was a learning curve and we jumped into the deep end feet first. The initial starting point is finding the architect to make your dreams come to reality. While Gustavo came highly recommended to us from a Custom Home Builder, we wanted to be sure he was the right fit, so my wife and I did our homework on his firm before officially meeting with him. From viewing his previous work to reading reviews, his reputation is unmatched in San Antonio. After our first meeting with him, my wife and I instantly knew he was the right choice. His demeanor and attention to detail are unparalleled. > > Not only did Gustavo listen to our ideas and provide a framework for our vision, he went above and beyond with his vast knowledge of things to avoid, change or stay away from. From the home's orientation on the property to the intricate details on every part of the home, Gustavo left no stone unturned. His response time answer emails and/or questions we had during the design process far exceeded our expectations. When we approached Gustavo, one main concern was timing. We needed our plans done quickly so we could get the home priced and under construction immediately, in an effort to relocate for business. While many others take several months to years to perfect a home's design; Gustavo was able to complete ours a couple months earlier than originally stated. > > I cannot recommend Gustavo enough. If you are looking for an architect to design a custom, unique, stand out home, there is only one choice in the San Antonio area. Thank you Gustavo! **★★★★★ — Designer's Touch, Oct. 2022** > My husband and I loved working with Gustavo. As a designer myself, I had a vision in my mind. Gustavo was able to capture that vision and add his special touches that is making our dream extra special. It was a fun project, working along side him and the contractor, pulling all our creative ideas together. Building a home can be a stressful time. But when you have someone with a calm demeanor like Gustavo, it helps make the design part easy. I will say Gustavo is an artist. I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — tbcury, Feb. 2022** > Gustavo’s experience in creating beautiful designs, harmony between rooms that convey the feeling of space without being cavernous, and including features to entertain your eyes is an experience we would do all over again. We’re now in the construction phase of our home. Seeing his vision take shape and being able walk through his wonderful work has us very excited to call Gustavo’s design our home. **★★★★★ — Lori Hakspiel, Dec. 2021** > Gustavo is so great to work with. He enjoys designing the best of the best, and it is refreshing to know that he is not chasing the newest trend and therefore buried in work trying to make a name for himself. Being already established in His market has so many advantages for us as his clients. We are so grateful for his friendship and look forward to many more projects together. > > Gustavo encourages us to share our experiences from traveling etc... that have influenced our goals for our projects. This along with his vast experience, makes for great conversations and design development before our plans are completed. We appreciate his attention to detail and always look forward to visiting the completed projects he has done for other friends. > > We highly recommend working with Gustavo and his team. They are local and will travel when necessary to complete a task. **★★★★★ — Judy B, Dec. 2021** > Gustavo is an amazing architect. He and his company do tremendous work. We were recommended to him by our custom builder Mattern and Fitzgerald. We are so glad that Kevin at M&F recommended him to us. He helped us design an amazing custom home. He and his team were a pleasure to work with and he worked closely with us to design our dream home. Gustavo is both extremely experienced and very skilled. He hand draws your revisions over the first draft plan as you go so you can see the changes. His color rendering of our home was amazing. > > Gustavo's attention to the roofline, interior ceilings, layout, and tons of special touches was amazing. His design package was much more thorough than what you get from most architects, twelve (12) sheets including ceiling details, all the builtins/cabinets, elevations, and several cross-sections. > > Gustavo has designed many amazing, award-winning homes, many of which were several times the size and cost of our 4000 sq ft home, but his customer focus, service and results were the same. We really appreciate having the opportunity to highly recommend working with Gustavo and A-Design. Simply the best out there. > > Bob and Judy Brandt (Home was designed in 2020 and completed in 2021) **★★★★★ — scokatryn@msn.com, Aug. 2021** > We recently built our retirement home in the hill country north of San Antonio. We had the very good fortune of being introduced to Gustavo by our builder; the two of them having a long-standing working relationship. Having built a couple of homes previously, we were not new to the building process. > > Without reservation or hesitation, we hold Gustavo and his design work in the highest regard. We had very specific ideas we wanted incorporated into our floor plan regarding certain room functionality and their relative location. Gustavo listened patiently, asked clarifying questions, and introduced ideas for consideration that, of course, had never occurred to us. Rather than hand him a floor plan that we thought reflected our ‘wants,’ we preferred that he work from a blank canvas. > > The floorplan design he developed, in and of itself, was far better than anything we had envisioned. The way the house flowed internally checked all of our boxes, including some boxes we didn’t even know we had! But once we saw how he oriented the floor plan on our lot to maximize views, while working within the confines of our building envelope, the true artistry of his design became evident. > > The highest compliment we can pay Gustavo is to say, ‘were we to build again, we would certainly use him again.’ > > S & K **★★★★★ — Fernando Vazquez Custom Homes, Inc., Jan. 2021** > I am a custom home builder and recently, my wife and I designed our model home with Gustavo. We have been fans of his work for many years. Initially, we were undecided on the style, size, and layout, but Gustavo guided us through the design process. His experience and recommendations made all the difference. We appreciated him taking time to understand what we were looking for, and him making the designing of our home enjoyable. The level of detail and precision in his blueprints made the buildout of the home flow flawlessly. We couldn’t be happier with his work. We will undoubtedly be repeat customers for years to come and are eager to see what Gustavo has in mind for our next custom home. **★★★★★ — Cindy Bishop, Jan. 2021** > We were extremely pleased to work with Gustavo and his his team to design our Hill Country house. We met Gustavo at the Dallas Safari Club where he was giving an incredibly informative presentation on designing "trophy" rooms. His knowledge, insight and expertise in designing beautiful hill country homes coupled with his experience in global travel/hunting was a perfect match for what we were looking for. He made the design process a pleasure and brought insightful ideas which added to the rustic elegance, full utilization of space, and natural flow for everyday living to entertaining. I would recommend Gustavo and his team to anyone looking for an expertly designed house with amazing architectural qualities. **★★★★★ — Angela Finney, Oct. 2020** > Gustavo and his staff are personable and professional. He designed our home around our oak trees so that we could enjoy the best views possible. The interior and exterior design is even better than what we had envisioned. We highly recommend his services for your custom home and know that you will be pleased with the results. **★★★★★ — Peggy Ainsworth, May 2020** > It is with great pleasure that we recommend Gustavo and his team at A-Design. We are nearing completion of our Texas Hill Country dream home. Gustavo and his team captured our vision and expertly developed a floor plan with our desired modern elements. More importantly, he didn't just draw a floor plan, he placed the home perfectly on our land to maximize the spectacular views from every angle on the property. A very professional design firm that was the essential first step we needed to build our beautiful home. ## Selected projects - [Transitional Modern at Huntington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-at-huntington-pj-vj~7874697) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Transitional at Cordillera Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-cordillera-ranch-pj-vj~7874685) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Transitional Scandinavian at Cordillera](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-scandinavian-at-cordillera-pj-vj~7763649) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Transitional at The Springs at Cordillera](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-the-springs-at-cordillera-pj-vj~7774279) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Transitional at Huntington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-huntington-pj-vj~7507820) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [The Dominion Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-dominion-santa-barbara-pj-vj~7763620) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [French Transitional at Huntington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-transitional-at-huntington-pj-vj~7776169) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Transitional at Fair Oaks Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-fair-oaks-ranch-pj-vj~7644190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Transitional at Stone Oak](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-stone-oak-pj-vj~7507746) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Transitional at Inverness](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-inverness-pj-vj~7579412) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Modern Mediterranean at Cordillera Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-mediterranean-at-cordillera-ranch-pj-vj~7545704) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Pecan Springs Modern Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pecan-springs-modern-farm-house-pj-vj~7545690) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Boerne, Rustic Texas Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boerne-rustic-texas-ranch-pj-vj~7306713) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Rustic Modern Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-modern-lodge-pj-vj~6603097) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Scandinavian Modern at Huntington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scandinavian-modern-at-huntington-pj-vj~7411956) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Transitional at Grand Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-at-grand-terrace-pj-vj~7412001) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Santa Barabara Transitional at Huntington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-barabara-transitional-at-huntington-pj-vj~7042573) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - [Hill Country Transitional in Shavano Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-country-transitional-in-shavano-park-pj-vj~3865866) - Location: Shavano Park, TX - Photos: 52 - [Inverness Neoclassical Timeless](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inverness-neoclassical-timeless-pj-vj~7337176) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Transitional/Modern at The Dominion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-at-the-dominion-pj-vj~7579427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 [See all 89 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/a-design-by-gustavo-arredondo-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921328178) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you prepare detailed permit-ready construction drawings?** Yes, we absolutely prepare detailed construction documents. Our process includes preliminary plans, front elevations, 3D renderings, and comprehensive construction documents to ensure your project is ready for permits and construction. We focus on bringing your vision to life with precision. **What types of residential buildings do you design?** We specialize in designing a wide array of residential buildings, including custom homes, home additions, extensions, and remodels. Our portfolio showcases diverse styles such as Tuscan, Spanish, Mediterranean, Italian, Rustic Texan, French Country, and modern designs, crafted to reflect each client's unique desires. **Do you design custom home plans?** Absolutely, designing custom home plans is at the heart of what we do. We excel at interpreting your visions and desires, transforming them into unique, luxurious living spaces. Our goal is to create a breathtaking home that perfectly reflects your lifestyle and preferences. **Do you design additions, garages, or accessory buildings?** Yes, we certainly design additions, garages, and various accessory buildings. Our services include home additions, home extensions, garage design, pool house design, and barn design and construction, all tailored to seamlessly integrate with your existing property. **Can you work with a builder of my choice?** Yes, we are very accustomed to working collaboratively with a builder of your choice. Our goal is a seamless process, and we've successfully partnered with many builders to ensure our designs are executed perfectly, as highlighted by client testimonials. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: I love the kitchen cabinet wood color! What color is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* I think the color pallet of the kitchen (wall color, flooring, cabinets) is beautiful! I would like to try this in my own kitchen, on smaller scale. Any designer tips would be greatly appreciated! A: Sorry for the late reply, we just got this email. The builder was Burdick homes, they can tell you more on the materials used for this home. Glad you liked it. **Q: what color are the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello Chris, Sorry for the late reply, we just got this email. The builder was Burdick homes, they can tell you more on the materials used for this home. Glad you liked it. **Q: Bar Stools information** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful house. Would like information about the bar stools please. A: Thank you for your inquiry. I believe they are custom made. **Q: what is the paint color on this gorgeous island?** *(in Photo Questions)* Please share the paint color on the gorgeous island! Thank you A: Hello Maha, Sorry for the late reply, we just got this email. The builder was Burdick homes, they can tell you more on the materials used for this home. Glad you liked it. **Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this a stained concrete floor? If so, any idea on color and finish? I am building an ICF house which will have concrete floors. I want to finish in a very natural, non-shiny way, Love the color and feel in here. Amazing job. A: I think will be hard to get this product there and the contractor. but I am sure you can find something as porcelain tile close to it. **Q: Love the barstools. What is the source, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I believe they were bought in Mexico. Not sure of the source. Thanks --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*