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address: "819 Saint John St, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, United States"
latitude: 30.2361
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# Trahan Architecture & Planning

Original Houzz profile: [Trahan Architecture & Planning](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/trahan-architecture-and-planning-pfvwus-pf~1988965804)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Lafayette, LA
- **Serves:** Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Abbeville, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Milton, Cade, Maurice, Duson
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

A Custom Residential Architect, creating unique and timeless homes.  With over 20 years of professional Architectural experience, Russell G. Trahan, AIA, Architect, is able to provide years of architectural project experience to your project.  Russell G. Trahan, Licensed Architect,  Member of the American Institute of Architects, a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is a member of National and Acadiana Home Builders Associations, and NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards).

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Floor Plans
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Universal Design
- Laundry Room Design

### Areas Served

- Lafayette
- Youngsville
- Broussard
- Abbeville
- Scott
- Breaux Bridge
- Milton
- Cade
- Maurice
- Duson

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Trahan Architecture & Planning |
| Address | 819 Saint John St, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, United States |
| Phone | (337) 962-1255 |
| Website | http://trahanarchitecture.com/index.html |
| License Number | 6509 |
| Followers on Houzz | 92 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TrahanArchitecture?ref=bookmarks
- Blog — www.trahanarchitecture.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Trahan Architecture & Planning](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/trahan-architecture-and-planning-pfvwus-pf~1988965804)
- **Website:** http://trahanarchitecture.com/index.html
- **Phone:** (337) 962-1255

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Houzz Service Award, AIA, NCARB, NAHB, LHBA, AHBAUniversity of Louisiana, at Lafayette2016 Silver Award, INDesign Residential design Award2016 Bronze Award, INDesign Residential design Award

- **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2025), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [Acadian Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/acadian-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~723041478)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 42 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Van Alan Homes, Jan. 2025**

> Russell has provided Architectual Drawings for 5 of our commercial buildings and multiple tenant build outs.  His plans are well drawn, organized, and easy to follow.  His knowledge of local building codes and Fire Marshal Requirements is second to none.  When questions arise after the project has begun, Russel and his team were readily available to give a quick response!

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Powell, Sept. 2024**

> I cannot say enough about how amazing they did on our house plans! Our lot was a little of an unusual shape, and we knew the house we wanted to build. Russell and his team worked so hard to move a few things around, and play around with the plans, to make our dream house fit on the lot perfectly. They made the process very smooth, and they were so patient with me and all of my changes. I have recommended them to friends and family, and would use them all over again if I needed to! They were absolutely fantastic.

**Comment from Trahan Architecture & Planning:**

> Thank you!!! It was a pleasure working with you and Michael!

**★★★★★ — alittlefieldnp, Dec. 2022**

> Beautiful design, friendly service, always willing to communicate. So happy to have selected Russel to design our new home. Looking forward to starting the build.

**★★★★★ — Michael Baker, Sept. 2022**

> We had a Great experience with Russell and his team: kind, courteous, extremely polite with a great attitude and very diligent.

**★★★★★ — labauvej, Aug. 2020**

> When we moved back to Lafayette and made the decision to buy a lot, our builder recommended Russell and 2-3 other architects in the area for designing a custom built home. We started by checking prices, and Russell was the only one on the list who had a flat rate SF fee and didn’t charge an hourly rate for revisions. This was our first time building a home, and we had no idea what to expect in the process or how many hours would need to be spent on revisions as we went along, so the flat SF fee was comforting for us in knowing approximately what we could expect to spend. Russell was very patient with us during the design process and helped guide us to convert our ideas into a beautifully designed home. The finished product completely exceeded our expectations, and I’m confident will fit our family’s needs perfectly once built. I highly recommend Russel and his team for custom residential architecture.

**★★★★★ — Rebecca Vantiger, March 2019**

> Russell Trahan listened to what was important to us and created a floor plan that we love.  Very personable and professional.  He was also very good at educating us regarding the design and building process, and at making suggestions for what would make the house more functional and pretty.

**★★★★★ — Matt Weber, March 2019**

> We enjoyed the design process of our new home with Russell very much.  We were able to bring in clips and pictures of styles we liked and he did an excellent job taking these in and putting together plans which were perfectly in line with our wishes.  During revisions and speaking through certain design elements Russell gave specific functional opinions on how and why he designs things in a certain manner.  This was very helpful feedback as we may not have thought of some of these factors on our own.  We truly enjoyed the process working with Russell.

**★★★★★ — Nicole Courville, Dec. 2018**

> I love the way my plan flows...  My favorite part of the plan was the X beams in the dining room. I'm so happy I chose him to draw my plan.

**★★★★★ — HU-10022976, Nov. 2018**

> Very easy to work with, his skill and experience allowed for additional changes that resulted in increased value and additional  comfort for the final home owner.  Home will be completed in March of 2019 in the Sabal Palms development, Youngsville/Broussard, Louisiana.

**★★★★★ — J Landry, July 2018**

> Outstanding Personal Service!
> Russell Trahan and his team are very good at what they do. Russell walked us through the process step by step and helped us accomplish what we wanted and needed!

**★★★★★ — Joseph Gavin, Jan. 2018**

> Russell Trahan provides a rare combination of both science and art to produce architectural products that are both sensible and aesthetically pleasing in a modern setting. His insights are most helpful to provide a product which meets or exceeds client expectation. He certainly exceeded ours. He worked patiently with us as we worked through our project to incorporate changes that rendered an excellent construction plan going forward. Our construction  contractor was pleased to learn that we had engaged Trahan Architecture pointing out that Trahan remained proudly involved throughout his projects and was always helpful to resolve questions during construction. Thank you , Russell.

**★★★★★ — Parick norris, Dec. 2017**

> Russell was a great guy to work with.  Very professional and on time.  Excellent ideas
> and easy to work with.  My wife and I would hire him again.  I would also recommend
> him to any of my friends.
> Patrick

## Selected projects

- [The Vineyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-vineyard-pj-vj~6339156)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 71
- [Sabal Palms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sabal-palms-pj-vj~5910444)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 57
- [2015 Sugar Mill Pond Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2015-sugar-mill-pond-home-pj-vj~1041235)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 90
- [Ember Grove Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ember-grove-residence-pj-vj~2469193)
  - Location: Lafayette, LA
  - Photos: 48
- [Sabal Parade home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sabal-parade-home-pj-vj~5910455)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 51
- [Genna Ln., Broussard, LA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/genna-ln-broussard-la-pj-vj~1043965)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 77
- [Alex Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alex-residence-pj-vj~972253)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 39
- [Zerringue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zerringue-residence-pj-vj~972760)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 39
- [Amber Pond Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amber-pond-residence-pj-vj~2469185)
  - Location: Lafayette, LA
  - Photos: 22
- [106 Genna Lane, Parade Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/106-genna-lane-parade-home-pj-vj~1761607)
  - Location: Lafayette, LA
  - Photos: 83
- [Marteaux Lakes Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marteaux-lakes-home-pj-vj~2536564)
  - Location: Broussard, LA
  - Photos: 61
- [Wood-Ella Trace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-ella-trace-pj-vj~984751)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 38
- [Brannon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brannon-residence-pj-vj~984734)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
- [Dubois Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dubois-residence-pj-vj~1239199)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 44
- [Marteau Lakes Parade Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marteau-lakes-parade-home-pj-vj~2609330)
  - Location: Broussard, LA
  - Photos: 53
- [Hewitt Way Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hewitt-way-residence-pj-vj~2469164)
  - Location: Youngsville, LA
  - Photos: 58
- [Copper Meadows Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/copper-meadows-residence-pj-vj~1761737)
  - Location: Broussard, LA
  - Photos: 39
- [108 Genna Lane, Parade Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/108-genna-lane-parade-home-pj-vj~1761504)
  - Location: Lafayette, LA
  - Photos: 79
- [Mississippi Charm, Acadian Style!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mississippi-charm-acadian-style-pj-vj~7518077)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 50
- [Audubon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/audubon-pj-vj~7133884)
  - Location: Lafayette, LA
  - Photos: 68

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/trahan-architecture-and-planning-pfvwus-pf~1988965804)

## Ideabooks

- [rear porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60331959/list/rear-porch) — 1 idea
- [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59647129/list/laundry) — 1 idea
- [master shower](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59647073/list/master-shower) — 1 idea
- [office nook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59647036/list/office-nook) — 2 ideas
- [locker](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646950/list/locker) — 2 ideas
- [wine keep](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646914/list/wine-keep) — 1 idea
- [artwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646833/list/artwork) — 2 ideas
- [barn door](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646571/list/barn-door) — 1 idea
- [great kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646324/list/great-kitchen-ideas) — 2 ideas
- [kids bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59646471/list/kids-bedroom) — 1 idea
- [outdoor spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57918722/list/outdoor-spaces) — 4 ideas
- [master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57918760/list/master-bath) — 1 idea

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/russelltrahan)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what is the cost for a garage this size?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: we are architects, not builders, so it would be hard for me to know the cost.

**Q: Our home plans...** *(in Photo Questions)*

Do you have a rough plan or sketch for this home?

A: I do, but I do not send these out of our office.  I would love the opportunity to meet with you here at my office and show you the design!  Give us a call at 337-962-1255 to set something up!

**Q: Brick** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me the name of this brick and mortar please

A: Sorry but I do not have that on file as it was selected by others.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*