--- title: "Parra Design Group Ltd — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/parra-design-group-ltd-pfvwus-pf~252989656 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~252989656.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Parra Design Group Ltd" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8193802b04e605a2_9999-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4619 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas 77020, United States" latitude: 29.7758 longitude: -95.3121 phone: "(832) 473-0401" website: http://www.parradesigngroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 followers: 42 last_updated: 2026-09-15 --- # Parra Design Group Ltd Original Houzz profile: [Parra Design Group Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/parra-design-group-ltd-pfvwus-pf~252989656) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Houston, TX - **Serves:** Houston, Pasadena, North Houston, Spring, Bellaire, Humble, West University Place, Jersey Village, Hunters Creek Village, Bunker Hill Village, Spring Valley, Piney Point Village, Hedwig Village, Southside Place, Hilshire Village, Sugarland - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 100 Ideabook Saves Parra Design Group, Ltd. is a design and development company whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the community by enhancing its aesthetic environment. Established in 1998, Parra Design is dedicated to providing the highest level of satisfaction to our customers through the design and construction of exceptional residential and commercial buildings. Camilo Parra has a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and has extensive experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction fields. Mr. Parra has designed and managed residential and construction projects in San Antonio, Houston, and Costa Rica. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a registered architect in the State of Texas (No. 17121). IN THE BEGINNING I opened my firm with a friend from San Antonio after visiting my parents in Houston in the 90s and seeing the surge of inner city development. Suddenly townhouses were sprouting everywhere, but the designs seemed insensitive and public space was disregarded; the news media pondered what happened to design. In response, the government and building community revised the local development code to improve conditions. It was a sellers market and I decided to enter it, buying a lot in Montrose, and set out to develop my first project, Yupon Place. I wanted to be a responsible architect and better the community. The new code had not come into effect, and many developers were busy filing for development permits in order not to have to comply. Even though we didn’t have to comply, we decided to design the townhouses in accordance with the new code as we saw its virtues for the community. The new garage setbacks led us to provide a striking design in which the garages were not the prominent feture. These 2800 sq.ft. townhouses featured a new form, with a vibrant, innovative look. The 3 townhomes were the cover story in Texas Architect in May 2001. The article related how we integrated the city’s new setbacks in the design of the townhomes. The projects progressed into bigger townhouse developments, with the buildings grouped on a bigger lot with a common courtyard/driveway, starting with Las Cicadas in 2000, eight townhomes which won a 2002 AIA Houston Merit Award. Fairview Townhomes, a twin townhouse project we designed in 2001 followed and received a 2004 AIA Houston Merit Award. Both projects were located in the Montrose area of Houston. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Home Gym Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Construction Management ### Areas Served - Houston - Pasadena - North Houston - Spring - Bellaire - Humble - West University Place - Jersey Village - Hunters Creek Village - Bunker Hill Village - Spring Valley - Piney Point Village - Hedwig Village - Southside Place - Hilshire Village - Sugarland ### Typical Job Cost $50000 - $2.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Parra Design Group Ltd | | Address | 4619 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas 77020, United States | | Phone | (832) 473-0401 | | Website | http://www.parradesigngroup.com | | License Number | 17121 | | Followers on Houzz | 42 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Parra Design Group Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/parra-design-group-ltd-pfvwus-pf~252989656) - **Website:** http://www.parradesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (832) 473-0401 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2009 AIA Young Architects Award, - 2008 Texas Society of Architects Award for Young Professional Achievement - 2008 AIA Houston Ben Brewer Young Architect Award. - 2004 Merit Award AIA Houston - 2002 Merit Award AIA Houston **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Houston](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-houston-pfvwus-pf~1544679345) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Jose Almodovar, Sept. 2022** > Parra Design is a family owned local business with a high level of professionalism that represents our Houston small business owners in a fantastic way! Go Meng and Camilo!!! **★★★★★ — Cristina Hopkins, April 2018** > We had bought a house built by Parra Design so it made sense to hire them again to add to it. Camilo Parra developed a great design for our addition, as well as built it. Camilo has a great personality, being very pleasant to work with. He listened to our needs and delivered what we wanted, meeting deadlines and within the budget. We would highly recommend Parra Design for anyone thinking of building a new home or adding to an existing one. **★★★★★ — mahfoozmustafa, March 2018** > Excellent construction and architectural company. Built our new house in Upper Kirby in Houston. Excellent service and very professional. Project was executed on time! Would definitely recommend Parra Desigh. **★★★★★ — Patricia Raymond, March 2018** > We were extremely pleased with the work Camilo and his operation did for us. The price quoted was very exact and the work came in on budget and once the permits were secured the time frame was very close to that quoted given unavoidable delays due to weather etc. ## Selected projects - [La Ville St. Emanuel Townhouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-ville-st-emanuel-townhouses-pj-vj~1537769) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: These 4–story, three bedrooom, three and a half bath units are convenient to both downtown and the Texas Medical Center. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, granite countertops, tiled baths, and custom cabinetry. Garage access is through an interior drive/landscaped courtyard. The exteriors of these luxurious townhouses feature elegant metal panels, many balconies, and large roof terraces with spectacular skyline views. The interiors have select white oak flooring, modern porcelain tile,… - [Fairview Townhouses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairview-townhouses-pj-vj~3007012) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 4 - [Branard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/branard-house-pj-vj~3007144) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [City Promenade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-promenade-pj-vj~3007114) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Fifth Ward Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fifth-ward-homes-pj-vj~2170295) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: UTSOA eNews \| August 2017 Camilo Parra \[March '94\] of Parra Design Group is active in Houston, working on a new residential neighborhood in the 5th Ward. The firm is also building an office in the area with space for community use. Parra has a track record of positively shaping Houston neighborhoods, including development projects in City Promenade, Upper West End, and Bastrop Plaza. 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