--- title: "Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/charles-todd-helton-architect-inc-pfvwus-pf~377554360 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377554360.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/43636cfd0e93009e_6798-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4115 Irish Ivy Court, Spring, Texas 77386, United States" latitude: 30.1288 longitude: -95.4239 phone: "(281) 528-8181" website: http://www.charlestoddhelton.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 363 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/charles-todd-helton-architect-inc-pfvwus-pf~377554360) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Spring, TX - **Serves:** Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Huntsville, Porter, Bellaire, Humble, Seabrook, River Oaks, Livingston, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Magnolia, Porter Heights, Cut and Shoot, Woodloch, 1960, Clear Lake - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Charles Todd Helton, Architect, graduated with a bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston in 1999 - Cum Laude. He opened his own Architectural practice in 2003, and has been helping people ever since. We specialize in residential Architecture, and we also take on commercial projects when approached to do so. Mr. Helton is a registered Architect in the state of Texas and a member of the following organizations: The American Institute of Architects (AIA), The Texas Society of Architects (TSA), and the Rice Design Alliance (RDA). We have 4 office locations: Houston Office 4115 Irish Ivy Ct, Spring, Texas 77386 281.528.8181 Austin Office 7421 Burnet Road, Suite 442 Austin, Texas 78757 281.528.8181 San Antonio Office 5003 Walzem Road, Suite 442 San Antonio, Texas 78218 281.528.8181 Dallas/Fort Worth Office 4447 North Central Expressway, Suite 110-298 Dallas, Texas 75205 281.528.8181 ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Houston - San Antonio - Dallas - Austin - Fort Worth - The Woodlands - Conroe - Spring - Huntsville - Porter - Bellaire - Humble - Seabrook - River Oaks - Livingston - Shenandoah - Oak Ridge North - Magnolia - Porter Heights - Cut and Shoot - Woodloch - 1960 - Clear Lake ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc. | | Address | 4115 Irish Ivy Court, Spring, Texas 77386, United States | | Phone | (281) 528-8181 | | Website | http://www.charlestoddhelton.com | | License Number | 18019 | | Followers on Houzz | 363 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CharlesToddHeltonArchitect/?ref=bookmarks - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/CTHelton - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-helton-b1065313/ - Blog — www.charlestoddhelton.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/charles-todd-helton-architect-inc-pfvwus-pf~377554360) - **Website:** http://www.charlestoddhelton.com - **Phone:** (281) 528-8181 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - On the HGTV pilot episode, 'Build the View' - voted best Architecture firm Texas, Build magazine - featured on 2017 & 2011 Houston Modern Home Tour - winner of 2014 Houston House & Home kitchen remodeling contest - featured on 2013 Woodlands AIA Home Tour - winner 2019,2018,2014 & 2013 Best of Houzz - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2021), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Austin \[American Institute of Architects\]](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-austin-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~630184005) - [AIA Houston](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-houston-pfvwus-pf~1544679345) - [AIA Dallas](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-dallas-pfvwus-pf~1133534482) - [AIA San Antonio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-san-antonio-pfvwus-pf~126916836) - [AIA Fort Worth](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-fort-worth-pfvwus-pf~1989453072) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-588813642, June 2018** > It was a pleasure to work with Chsrles. He was patient with our many changes. Would we hire him again, yes. **★★ — Anony Mous, April 2018** > Little creativity or imagination. Unfortunate for us that we did not get any good ideas from him. The contractor we hired, however, had a great deal of imagination, and turned out to be a great help to us!! ....especially at a time in which we were discouraged and frustrated. **★★★★★ — MJR Services, Inc., May 2017** > I have consulted and worked with Charles Todd on several occasions over the past 15 years. He has been most knowledgeable with everything we encountered. I would recommend his services to anyone wanting a professional architect who is available to you, the client. **★★★★★ — Legion Custom Home Builders, May 2017** > Charles and I worked together when he designed a set of plans for a home I am building in Bellaire, Tx. He was very easy to deal with, listened attentively, and was quick to respond to all inquiries and deadlines. I am the builder of the home that is currently under construction. Charles has been great to deal with while the owner and I bring the 2D plans into reality. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to design their dream home, as his pricing is very competitive for the high level of professionalism he brings. **★★★★★ — Light It Right, May 2017** > I work with a lot of designers and Architects and I have to say Charles is one of the best, and always does beautiful work. He does a great job listening to his clients needs and then delivers with the best designs to fit their budgets. He is a lot of fun to work with and very professional and I highly recommended his company. **★★★★★ — Magnolia Patio Covers, May 2017** > As a builder, I have had the pleasure of working with Charles on some of his clients' projects and was very impressed with his professionalism as well as the amount of detail he puts into his drawings. He was referred to me by another builder who was very pleased with his work. From a builder's standpoint, it is very important that the drawings are not only clear and organized in a way that is easily understood, but also in designing concepts that work in a real-world scenario and not just on paper. What stood out to me when I first met Charles 7 years ago was that he is a genuinely good person with great integrity, and does what he says he is going to do. He delivers on what he promises, which to me is one of the most important characteristics I look for in business relationships. I have referred clients with very challenging projects to Charles and they have been very impressed with not only how pleasant he is to work with, but also how creative and efficient his work is. If you are looking for a professional architect to design your dream home, whether you are building a multi-million dollar custom home or a starter home, or a home addition/renovation, I would highly recommend using Charles Todd Helton. **★★★★★ — oursoj, May 2017** > My wife and I hired Charles Todd Helton to help us turn our mid 70's home into the dream home we've always wanted. Our project was a complete remodel and addition. Charles met with us countless times to make sure every detail and every idea we had made it into the project, all the while making efficient use of every space. Charles' creativity and vast experience often helped make our ideas a reality through his designs. Through Charles, we also found our builder, and Charles worked every step of the way through the project to assist, clarify and adjust the plans in order to make sure everything moved along smoothly. We highly recommend Charles Todd Helton for all areas of architectural work desired. We were more than pleased with the final product and fell in love with our new home. Charles helped make our dream home a reality. **★★★★★ — Mahesh Vandanam, April 2017** > We hired Charles to help me realize my visions on building a man cave and an out door kitchen for our house. The key requirement that I had was to seamlessly blend the man cave into the main house structure and not look like it was an add-on project. I can't be any more happier than what Charles has delivered. He took time to listen to all my needs and carefully put together the best design plan that fit my budget and aesthetic requirements. > Got a lot of positive feedback and inquiries from neighbors driving by everyday and see the project from inception to completion. > I'd highly recommend Charles and his team! **★★★★★ — User, March 2017** > While I was preparing for retirement and our move back to Kentucky, we employed Todd Helton to work with us, and our builder, to design our new home. Todd spent numerous hours with us determining our wants and needs, and working with the contractor to ensure his design would stay within budget and would work well with the building site. Todd and his wife came to our home in Texas for dinner occasionally, and he would watch us cook and ask questions. He looked in closets, and every room in the house. He kept us informed at every step in the design process, to insure we were pleased. We have now been in the home for eight years, and we have loved every minute of being there. It is exactly what we wanted. The kitchen is a cooks dream! In my profession, I worked with architects on a daily basis, and found Todd to be among the best. I would never hesitate to work with him again, or to recommend him to others. The home is beautiful, inside and out; it fits its environment well, and was within budget. **★★★★★ — Savio Saldanha, March 2017** > My wife and I contracted Charles Todd Helton to design our custom hom. We were looking for an eclectic architect that was willing to design our home. Charles was very patient and listened to all our dreams and ideas. He was very interested to work on a project that followed ancient Indian (vedic) architectural principals. The joyous moment was when he took our vision and built a model of the home to show us what it would look like even before it was constructed. Charles was very accommodating, patient and fun to work with. Would definitely recommend using him if you want to design a unique project. **★★★★★ — Mike Jackson, March 2017** > My wife and I chartered Charles Todd Helton to design our 1400 SF addition to our home in Houston. The addition included a Media Room with Fireplace, Wet Bar overlooking Balcony, Hobby Room, Storage Room leading to new floored attic, and another Bath Room. These rooms on the second floor were over the garage and driveway and connected to the main part of the house through a “grand” opening. We are extremely pleased with the way the added space is configured and how it blends internally and externally with the original house. Charles’ use of stone and brick is exceptionally well done to blend new with the old. The addition provided a wonderfully large Porte Cochere for outside recreation. Space utilization is amazing! An added value: Charles is a pleasure to work with in every possible way. **★★★★★ — Casey Repa, March 2017** > I hired Charles to design my home in the 4th ward area. I told him what I wanted. He drew it out and made it look even better than I could imagine. He is easy to work with. This is the first home I am building from ground up and Charles has been extremely helpful with the first steps before building can begin. ## Selected projects - [234 South Fazio Way](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/234-south-fazio-way-pj-vj~6591821) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: A 7,000 square foot, three story modern home, located on the Fazio golf course in Carlton Woods Creekside, in The Woodlands. It features wonderful views of the golf course and surrounding woods. A few of the main design focal points are the front stair tower that connects all three levels, the 'floating' roof elements around all sides of the house, the interior mezzanine opening that connects the first and second floors, the dual kitchen layout, and the front and back courtyards. - [Texas 'Hill Country' Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-hill-country-farmhouse-pj-vj~6303230) - Location: Brenham, TX - Photos: 18 - Description: This is a 2,500 square foot contemporary Farmhouse, located in the Texas Hill Country. This project entailed two parts; part one was the demolition and removal of the existing house, and replacing it with this new residence, and the second part was simply renovating the existing detached garage, to make it match the new home. The house sits on the high point of rolling acreage, and one of the keys to our design was to maximize the views in both the front and back of the house. - [The Stratulate Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-stratulate-residence-pj-vj~2716414) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Located at 6008 Memorial, Houston, Texas. It is the transformation of a 2003 post-modern style residence, into an updated modern/contemporary home. The homeowners did not want to tear it down and start over, so it was up to us to bring it up to date. Key design elements are a total exterior facelift, opening up the interior public space, adding a new modern staircase and fireplace, total renovation of the kitchen area, adding a new awesome walk-in wine refrigerator, updating the master suite, an… - [The Policello Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-policello-residence-pj-vj~5605412) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: A Mediterranean contemporary residence that I designed for clients building in Houston. We wanted to keep the interior light and open, and go with a more minimalist scheme. On the 2nd floor, we did an entire apartment setup, so someone can live there independently if needed. The main public spaces all open up to each other, making the interior feel even larger. The pool is covered with a large screened-in lanai. The homeowners are happy, so I am happy, and it looks great inside and out.Construct… - [Peponi Pine Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peponi-pine-lodge-pj-vj~2439816) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - Description: Peponi Pine Lodge is a 4,000 square foot, 1 story residence with 6 car garage, located out in the piney woods of east Texas. The key to the design was to maximizing the natural light into the heart of the interior, as well as frame the beautiful views of the surrounding forest. This house is a testament to what can be done with cement-fiber lapped siding. If you really take the time and come up with great details, this material can be as nice as natural stone. The almost all white color scheme g… - [Stalinski House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stalinski-house-pj-vj~2439802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: I recently received photos of a project I helped with in Moscow, Russia. Looks like they are complete now, and are enjoying the updated interior space. These are the 'after' pictures of the renovated apartment space. Cool project and cool client - hope I can visit one day to see it in person!!! - [The Miller Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-miller-residence-pj-vj~2415402) - Location: Magnolia, TX - Photos: 21 - Description: This house is a 3,800 square foot, two story, Mediterranean style residence, with 600 square feet of porches. The house backs up to a beautiful lake, and the living room/dining room/den/master bedroom all look out towards it. The house also has two detached two car garages out front. Located in Magnolia, Texas. - [The Brinkman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brinkman-residence-pj-vj~2191646) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: A 3,700 square foot, 2 story, 'Miami' style modern home - very modern and simple, but still has warmth to it. The stained wood porch ceilings provide a nice contrast to the white stucco exterior. Located in Houston, Texas. - [The Helton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-helton-residence-pj-vj~36051) - Location: Spring, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: Design of a 3,300 square foot residence with an open floor plan, located on a heavily wooded, one acre site. Some design features include: low pitch roofs, exposed wood beam ceilings, large living/dining room with an interior stone wall, large exterior courtyard and magnificent views of the surrounding forest. - [Residence on Country Club Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residence-on-country-club-drive-pj-vj~824970) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Located on the golf course in Victoria, this contemporary style residence is 4,300 square feet in size. The ability to enjoy the views of the golf course, while still maintaining a sense of privacy was key in the design process, as well as designing around three large existing live oaks. - [El Naranjito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-naranjito-pj-vj~820049) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: A large building I helped renovate, down in Ecuador. The village it is located in is called El Naranjito, which is about 3 hours away from the city of Quito, and is located in the rainforest. It has 15 suites, a nice kitchen, large living areas, and many nice spaces to relax and watch the adjacent river. - [The Griffis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-griffis-residence-pj-vj~20370) - Location: Spring, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: It is a 4,600 square foot, one story, Mediterranean style residence, with 3,100 square feet of garage space, a grand front courtyard space and expansive rear porches. The key to this project was to design the residence to take advantage of its wooded one acre lot, without losing the sense of human scale and proportion. A perfect home for a car collector. Located in Bender's Landing Estates, Spring, Texas. - [The Arnold Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-arnold-residence-pj-vj~20376) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 13 - Description: This house has 3,400 square feet of air conditioned space, including: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 3 car garage, awesome porches, and a great location in Houston, Texas. This is an all steel framed contemporary "Victorian-esque" style residence (all steel equals no rot or termite problems in the future). - [The Sanden-Danielsson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-sanden-danielsson-residence-pj-vj~20374) - Location: Seabrook, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: This residence is built on the waterfront in Seabrook, Texas, and is designed to evoke the feel of a cruise liner. It is a four story, 7,000 square foot, modern, stucco house which emphasizes views of the bay. The upper floor of the house is an observatory deck, and each floor has its own exterior deck. - [The Saldanha Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-saldanha-residence-pj-vj~20320) - Location: Spring, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: This is a 3,400 square foot stucco residence, designed with the Eastern-Indian Vedic design principles in mind. It is a compound plan, encompassing the house, garage and various courtyards. This home is located in Benders Landing Estates, Spring, Texas. - [The McQuade Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-mcquade-residence-pj-vj~20318) - Location: Spring, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: This is a 4,000 square foot "Texas Hill Country" style residence, located in Bender's Landing Estates, Spring, Texas. The house is designed to get the maximum views of the surrounding forest, and positioned to minimize the removal of trees. The owners are self proclaimed "outdoors" people, and we wanted to reflect that in the overall layout and design. - [The Nguyen Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-nguyen-residence-pj-vj~36059) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 25 - Description: This was actually the second house that I designed after I started my own Architectural firm. I worked closely with the clients to create an open floor plan, that takes advantage of the 'left-over' lot that they purchased in The Woodlands. Designing a house with a unique lot was really a fun experience, as well as a challenge, and led to the cool "Y" shaped floor plan. The great room is one of the best spaces that I have ever designed, and love the feeling I still get when I step from the small… - [The Syal Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-syal-residence-pj-vj~36048) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 35 - Description: Complete transformation of an existing 5,700 square foot house into a 11,000 square foot 'Bahamas style' residence, including a total facelift and stunning new kitchen design. Located on a lake on one of the many golf courses, in The Woodlands, Texas. Winner of Houston House & Home magazine's Kitchen Contest, December 2014. Published on Arthitectural.com, an online Architectural website, in October 2012. - [The Ward Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ward-residence-pj-vj~20377) - Location: Murray, KY - Photos: 44 - Description: This residence is a true one-story colonial residence, with a raised foundation, and is 3,300 square feet. It is built in Murray, Kentucky. The large kitchen is the focal point of the open/public space, as requested by the owners - who both enjoy cooking. The open floor plan also lends itself to entertaining, with spacious/easy circulation. - [The LeBlanc-Cox Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-leblanc-cox-residence-pj-vj~34743) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 63 - Description: The design was inspired by the home featured in the 1955 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, North by Northwest. It is a modern design with an overall "Frank Lloyd Wright" feel. Open spaces with high ceilings and large windows, the home backs up to the Hogg Bird Sanctuary and Bayou Bend. The pool is also custom designed to the slope of the property featuring two levels and three waterfalls. Located in Houston, Texas. Featured 'Dream Home' on the upcoming pilot episode of Tricon Films & Television's new s… [See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/charles-todd-helton-architect-inc-pfvwus-pf~377554360) ## Community Q&A **Q: What color is the house** *(in Photo Questions)* Please tell me what color is exterior paint on the picture and company. I usually use Dunn Edward paint. Thank you so much here is my email karinashkw@yahoo.com A: Hello Natalie, Hope you are well. It has been a few years since we did this house, so I don't remember the actual paint name. I know it is a creamy white stucco though. Hope this helps. **Q: What color is the stunning living room?** *(in Photo Questions)* wow, I have a rustic contemporary living room that is similar to this picture. A: It’s been a while since we designed that space. I believe it is tan mixed with a little yellow. Can’t remember the name of it though. **Q: Do you ever work with artists who paint originals for your designs?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello Paula, I have not yet. Usually my clients go out and procure their own artwork. I will check out your work (I do art as well). Thanks. **Q: Do you sell the painting over the mantel?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello. No, the clients are big time art collectors, and have bought art from all over the world. Sorry. **Q: How big should a foyer be?** *(in Photo Questions)* Traditional home that needs an entry foyer A: Hello Patti, The house pictured is larger than most, but a typical nice entry foyer should be around 8'x8' minimum. I usually go with a minimum of 10'x10' +/-, depending on style, etc... And that does not include any stairs or other items that will get in the way of a nice, clear, open foyer! I love answering questions about design - so thanks. Thanks, Charles Todd Helton, Architect **Q: Entry foyers** *(in Photo Questions)* Glass entry foyers how large A: Hello Patti, If you mean how large are the entry doors in the front, they are 8 tall at the center, and 7'-6" on the edges, with a transom above. The smaller doors to the sides are 6'-8" with transoms above. Contact me directly at charlestoddhelton@yahoo.com, and I can email you some more detailed pictures. Feel free to like my pages on facebook as well. Thanks, Charles Todd Helton, Architect --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*