--- title: "Dibello Architects, PLLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dibello-architects-pllc-pfvwus-pf~277821887 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277821887.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dibello Architects, PLLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/46a3ee95038e8001_7821-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "388 Comal Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, United States" latitude: 29.7229 longitude: -98.0742 phone: "(830) 643-1195" website: http://www.dibelloarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 115 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Dibello Architects, PLLC Original Houzz profile: [Dibello Architects, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dibello-architects-pllc-pfvwus-pf~277821887) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New Braunfels, TX - **Serves:** New Braunfels, San Marcos, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Boerne, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, McQueeney, Blanco, Lake Dunlap, Martindale, Hill Country Village, Utopia, Spring Branch, Driftwood, Blanco County, Comal County, Gillespie County, Gruene, Hays County, Kendall County, Lake McQueeney, Medina County, Sisterdale, Texas Hill Country - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves A regional architecture practice, Dibello Architects, PLLC is known for its vernacular, traditional, and classically influenced homes in town, on ranches, and by lakes and rivers in the Texas Hill Country. Call us today for a complementary consultation! ### Services Provided - Architecture - Barn Design - Barndominium Design - Bunkhouse Design - Cottage Design - Craftsmen Style Homes - Custom Home Design - Icehouse Design - Lake House Design - Party Barn Design - Period Homes - Ranch Cabin Design - Ranch House Design - Ranch Master Planning - Residential Design - River House Design - Spanish Colonial Style - Texas Farmhouse Style - Texas Hill Country Style Homes - Texas Vernacular Architecture - Traditional Residential Design - Vacation Home Design - Vernacular Architecture - Workshop Design ### Areas Served - New Braunfels - San Marcos - Schertz - Canyon Lake - Seguin - Boerne - Fredericksburg - Wimberley - McQueeney - Blanco - Lake Dunlap - Martindale - Hill Country Village - Utopia - Spring Branch - Driftwood - Blanco County - Comal County - Gillespie County - Gruene - Hays County - Kendall County - Lake McQueeney - Medina County - Sisterdale - Texas Hill Country ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dibello Architects, PLLC | | Address | 388 Comal Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, United States | | Phone | (830) 643-1195 | | Website | http://www.dibelloarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 115 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dibello Architects, PLLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dibello-architects-pllc-pfvwus-pf~277821887) - **Website:** http://www.dibelloarchitects.com - **Phone:** (830) 643-1195 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Architect in Texas since 1990; AIA, San Antonio; Sustainer Member Firm of Institute of Classical Art & Architecture (ICAA); Honorable Mention - ICAA John Staub Awards 2012; - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Donna Holmes, Feb. 2017** > After living in 6 different towns and 13 different homes we decided it was time to put down roots and build our forever home. We found some acreage just outside of town and a friend who is a builder recommended Dibello Architects. We had never built a custom home or worked with an architect so we were a little hesitant but we decided to take the plunge and made the call to Dale. Trust me when I tell you it was the best decision we made! From our first contact with Dale we were immediately at ease and knew that we were in good hands. Dale provided us with a step by step layout of the process including approximately how long each step would take. He visited the land several times and helped us determine the site for our house and barn and we met several times at his office before he presented the first drawings. Dale is a great listener and he encouraged us to give him any lists, notes and pictures we had that would help him to get a clearer vision of what we wanted. We always felt that Dale wanted the design to be our vision and he accomplished this by listening, asking thoughtful questions and giving his opinion as necessary. Dale knocked it out of the ballpark with the first set of drawings- somehow he and his team had taken what seemed like endless ramblings on our part and created the home and barn we envisioned. We made minor changes to the original drawings but the house and barn that we have today are not far different from those drawings. Dale worked closely with our builder throughout the process and was very responsive to any questions we had. Dale has a talented team in Joey and Luis who assisted him throughout the process. Joey was instrumental in helping us source reclaimed beams for our great room. We could not be happier with our beautiful home. It is perfect for our family and has an amazing connection to the surrounding land- we would not change a thing! We highly recommend Dibello Architects! **★★★★★ — Catherine and Kenneth Kovar, Jan. 2017** > Dibello Architects took our thoughts and wishes and designed our amazing home. Through our initial meetings of "what do you like, what is your style, to" tell me about your family events", he was creating a home around the way we lived. The review sessions were always a joy, seeing his skill, attention to details and creativity in the design was amazing. The ultimate was when we found 80 year old beams and asked Dale if he could work them into the design. I think he was more excited than us! Dale and his team were great in working around our schedules since we were out of town. All was on time and on budget. Thanks to Dale, we have a beautiful home with character, creativity and most of all heart. **★★★★★ — ccc12345, Jan. 2017** > Dale and his team were easy to work with and I was extremely happy with the design. Not only did they listen and implement ideas that I had, they thought outside the box and were able to design our home to accommodate all my requests-i.e. work around several huge trees around our remodel, use space more efficiently without completely redoing the house. **★★★★★ — Steven Capuozzo, Dec. 2016** > We were very satisfied with Dibello Architects. Dale was extremely helpful in every phase of the design process. He shared our vision of the home we desired and we were able to build exactly what we wanted; we love our house! I would highly recommend him and his firm. **★★★★★ — Bill Davis, Nov. 2016** > We enjoyed working with Dale and his team of architects. The entire process from concept to final drawings went smoothly. Our personal ideas and wishes were met with enthusiastic support. The team met with us frequently in their studio during all stages of the design. We also met on the building site to help us with house placement which was essential to catch natural light in the main family room and kitchen and southeasterly breezes for the large back porch. Dale and his team were professional and very knowledgeable about design, materials and lighting. The project was on budget and on time. Highly recommend Dibello Architects. **★★★★★ — Lynn Zarr, Nov. 2016** > We hired Dale Dibello to design a home for us in New Braunfels, Texas. Over 5,000 square feet on 1.8 acres. Dale did an excellent job. He had great ideas, is mild mannered, had great vision, and he caught on very quickly as to what we were looking for and wanting to do. Most importantly, he listened. I have since recommended Dale to other builders and homeowners and all seemed to have been pleased with his services. **★★★★★ — Corey Wilson, Nov. 2016** > Dibello Architects designed a "guest house" for our property in texas hill country. We selected them based on the aesthetic in their portfolio of work. The house was just completed in October 2016 and turned out exactly as we wanted. The layout Dale and team designed is perfect and during construction, almost everyone that came through the house commented on how great the layout is. Dale and his team designed appropriate details into the finishing of the house that embody the vision we had of a historic hill country house feel. We look forward to working with Dale and his team on the next phase of our property. **★★★★★ — Havenwood Design, Oct. 2014** > We consulted Dibello Architects for the design of our custom home. We brought ideas and photos and Dale created, from scratch, a design plan that far exceeded our expectations. After now living in the home for over 2 years, we are finally, fully appreciating numerous architectural elements of the home that he masterfully designed. We enjoy the flow of the home and find it is not only functional & efficient, but also true to our architectural style. Dibello Architects was a wise investment and we are grateful for our experiences with their team. ## Selected projects - [Texas Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-farmhouse-pj-vj~2721721) - Location: Spring Branch, TX - Photos: 22 - Description: Our client wanted a place that looked like it was meant to be on a ranch and not in the city. They were drawn to the classic shape and character found in old stone farmhouses in Texas, but also desired to satisfy modern needs for natural light, views and flow throughout the house. Our solution was to create a central 1 ½ story block with the feel of an old stone farmhouse to anchor the home. We designed a light-filled living room flanked with a wall of windows on the two long sides to join the c… - [Lakeside Summer Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-summer-kitchen-pj-vj~2579851) - Location: Canyon Lake, TX - Photos: 5 - [Farmhouse & Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-and-barn-pj-vj~2520732) - Location: San Marcos, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: A stone and white-painted board and batten farmhouse and barn on a small ranch in San Marcos, Texas. - [Comal County Ranch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/comal-county-ranch-house-pj-vj~1454833) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 27 - Description: The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The build… - [Home in Newcombe Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-newcombe-estates-pj-vj~2213938) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: The front entry loggia makes a distinctive facade for this home with Tuscan roots and a Texas Hill Country rock exterior. The three arches of the loggia are repeated at the thick wall that separates the foyer from the family room – which has clerestory windows set deeply into the wall above the rear porch roof. - [Spanish Colonial Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-colonial-revival-pj-vj~2168038) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: The owners of this New Braunfels house have a love of Spanish Colonial architecture, and were influenced by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio. The home elegantly showcases their collection of furniture and artifacts. Handmade cement tiles are used as stair risers, and beautifully accent the Saltillo tile floor. - [Il Lago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/il-lago-pj-vj~2140209) - Location: Canyon Lake, TX - Photos: 18 - Description: The client discovered a large but passed-over property overlooking a beautiful part of Canyon Lake. When we hiked down the overgrown hillside and came to a small clearing with a glimpse of the lake, all of the potential of the site began to unfold, and the client shouted “This is it!” We designed the house to fit the hillside on three levels, with the main-level rooms opening to loggias that overlook a pool terrace with stunning views of the lake. The house serves as a retreat for a large family… - [Tudor Revival - River Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-revival-river-forest-pj-vj~2187254) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: The site for this house is on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. We used multiple front-facing gables to recall the Tudor Revival style, but gave the home a Texas Hill Country tie-in with the use of the limestone rock exterior. The floor plan flows freely between rooms, and is perfect for entertaining guests and the owners’ extended family. The living space extends to the exterior with the covered porch, which we designed like an interior room with a tall vaulted ceiling a… - [Farmhouse Style Vacation House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-style-vacation-house-pj-vj~2847907) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 5 - [Family Estate - Wimberley Ranch Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-estate-wimberley-ranch-estates-pj-vj~2221755) - Location: Wimberley, TX - Photos: 4 - Description: We designed this home to meet the needs of a family who home-schools their two children. We configured the home-school room so that its use can change over time and become a library or away room. The playroom will become a media / gaming room as needs change. The husband offices from home and has occasional visits from business clients, so we designed an office with interior access and a separate exterior entrance. Besides those rooms, this 3,800 SF house features a master suite with exercise ro… - [Country French - Havenwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-french-havenwood-pj-vj~2213910) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: The clients imagined a rock house with cut stone accents and a steep roof with French and English influences; an asymmetrical house that spread out to fit their broad building site. We designed the house with a shallow, but rambling footprint to allow lots of natural light into the rooms. The interior is anchored by the dramatic but cozy family room that features a cathedral ceiling and timber trusses. A breakfast nook with a banquette is built-in along one wall and is lined with windows on two… - [Texas Folk Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-folk-victorian-pj-vj~2151775) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: Located on a small lot in a Traditional Neighborhood Development in New Braunfels, this award-winning house recalls similar Folk Victorian houses in town that were built from the mid-1800s into the early 1900s. The main body of the house is organized in a 5-bay center hall arrangement. The 1-story parts of the house were designed to appear as if they had been added to the rear of the main house over a period of time. The house is 2,900 square feet, but appears larger because of the double height… - [Dining Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-addition-pj-vj~2137817) - Location: New Braunfels, TX - Photos: 2 - [Hacienda on Seco Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hacienda-on-seco-creek-pj-vj~1454754) - Location: Utopia, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: We organized the casitas and main house of this hacienda around a colonnade-lined courtyard. Walking from the parking court through the exterior wood doors and stepping into the courtyard has the effect of slowing time. The hand carved stone fountain in the center is a replica of one in Mexico. Viewed from this site on Seco Creek near Utopia, the surrounding tree-covered hills turn a deep blue-green in the distance. - [Canyon Lake Icehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canyon-lake-icehouse-pj-vj~2151747) - Location: Canyon Lake, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: This icehouse is a companion building to our Il Lago lakehouse project. The first floor features a gameroom with an antique bar and back bar that the owners acquired, and a TV/sitting room. Glazed overhead doors and French doors connect the icehouse to the covered porch overlooking the lake. We included two bedrooms and a bath upstairs. - [Texas Ranch House - Guadalupe River](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-ranch-house-guadalupe-river-pj-vj~2140244) - Location: Sisterdale, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: The client envisioned an old Texas house with thick solid-rock walls on a bluff overlooking the Guadalupe River on his ranch in Sisterdale. We designed the huge rock fireplace in the family room as the main focal point and heart of the house, and placed the beautifully crafted outdoor fireplace back-to-back with the interior one. The outdoor fireplace is the striking focal point of the outdoor room defined by the main house, adjacent party barn, and the river bluff. The space is perfect for host… - [Craftsman Bungalow - Medina Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-bungalow-medina-lake-pj-vj~2140067) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dibello-architects-pllc-pfvwus-pf~277821887) ## Community Q&A **Q: what material was used to make the lintels?** *(in Photo Questions)* What material was used to make the lintels? A: The lintels are cut limestone. **Q: what type of roof** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the roof on the room to the right of the entrance? We are adding on to the front of our house with something very close to this. Nice design! Thanks! A: Hi June, Thanks for the complement and the question about the house! The roof to the right of the entrance is the same as the main roof. It is a high-profile composition shingle roof. You can see it in one of the photos of the front. This kind of shingle creates strong shadow lines and gives the feel of a slate roof somewhat. We used a standing seam metal roof over the breakfast nook and the roof awning that is adjacent to the breakfast nook that shows up in one of the other photos. Regards, Dale Dibello **Q: Amazing!** *(in Photo Questions)* I am very impressed with your design. Can you tell me what pavers you used in this photo? Thank you!! A: Thanks, glad you like it.! The pavers in the courtyard are reclaimed antique brick (Chicago Brick). The pavers within the arcade are terracotta, but I do not know the source. **Q: how many square feet** *(in Photo Questions)* How many square feet are in this house? Especially the kitchen and family room. A: The house is 2,440 SF of air-conditioned space. The great room is 20' x 27', and the kitchen is 9' x 20'. **Q: Color of house?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Anna, Thanks for asking about the house. I don't recall which white we used for this house. **Q: Love the look! What is the counter top material?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, glad you like it! The counter is quartz. Not sure of the specific color name - the homeowner and Interior Designer selected the counter top material. Thanks! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*