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# Don Harris, Architect

Original Houzz profile: [Don Harris, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-harris-architect-pfvwus-pf~377584108)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Manchaca, Rollingwood, Hays
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
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Don Harris began his Austin practice in 2000, after beginning his career in the architecture firms of Portland and San Francisco. He brought with him a respect for historical architecture as well as a leaning toward modern design. Because of Don’s small practice, his clients have easy access to him throughout the design and build process.  

Don is foremost a good listener which translates to his ability to create designs that reflect his clients’ needs, dreams and budget within the confines of the building site. His easy manner helps him work well with builders, designers and other trades in the process. His clients end up with functional, efficient, beautiful homes that were created within the general budget they had set.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Kitchen Design
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Home

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Bee Cave
- Lost Creek
- West Lake Hills
- Barton Creek
- Manchaca
- Rollingwood
- Hays

### Typical Job Cost

$300,000 - $1250000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Don Harris, Architect |
| Address | Austin, Texas 78704, United States |
| Phone | (512) 297-4206 |
| Website | http://donharrisarchitect.com |
| License Number | TX 18960 |
| Followers on Houzz | 206 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/donharrisarchitect
- Blog — https://issuu.com/dementharris

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Don Harris, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-harris-architect-pfvwus-pf~377584108)
- **Website:** http://donharrisarchitect.com
- **Phone:** (512) 297-4206

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2023), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Lori Smyth Design, Jan. 2017**

> Don is a talented architect with a sophisticated , clean design aesthetic and an in depth understanding of the building process in Austin.  I've had the pleasure to develope 3 different properties with Don and will definitely hire him again.

**★★★★★ — Whitney Hauser, Jan. 2017**

> I had a vision for an accessory dwelling behind my South Austin house.  I wanted an architecturally interesting space that I would use either as a short-term rental or for guests and family. I chose Don as my architect and soon learned that my strict budget and lot size were going to be more limiting for this project than I had hoped. Don is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in building accessory dwellings and is also very much in touch with the cost of projects.  He was able to take all of my often specific ideas about the project and created a design that came as close to my original vision as it possibly could have. He was very good about designing something that was within my budget and he definitely knew how to navigate his way around the limitations of my lot size and Austin’s strict building regulations.  I love the end result and have gotten a lot of positive feedback from all of my guests who have stayed there.

**★★★★★ — 2101ford, Sept. 2016**

> We chose Don after interviewing and collaborating with several other architects in the multi year (7 years on and off) planning phase of our home project. Don was open to our stylistic vision. And we were open to his vision for design. He added inspiration and order to our big rough idea. His design brought to life our hopes for a beautifully functional home for our family of five. Don collaborated well with and helped us choose our builder Matt Davenport. He also worked well with our designer Ann Edgerton.

**★★★★★ — jbrunoatx, Aug. 2015**

> After interviewing a number of architects, I hired Don Harris in September of 2013 to design an expansive addition to my Federal style cottage: new kitchen, den, bedrooms, baths, with garage access via an alley (completed in January 2015).
>
> Don came back with a wonderful solution that exceeded my requirements, and only got better during our refinement process; an insightful flip of my upstairs in the middle of our work together ended up yielding greater, more usable and pleasant space -- and it all was so unexpected!
>
> I hired Don because of his calm, intelligent, and well-founded respect for the past, along with his 'forward thinking' concerning use of space in a modern structure/addition.
>
> I discovered expansive knowledge in site, design, materials, building code, hardscape/landscape (!!!) and lots of insightful assistance during the build. Don is also the quintessential modernist!
>
> Don is deeply concerned with use of space: how we use and occupy space now, and how it might also conform to future change.
>
> I truly enjoyed all aspects of working with Don -- from start to finish! I would love to hire him again in the future.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jim B.
>
> A few iPhone snapshots below...

**★★★★★ — secavanagh, Sept. 2014**

> We hired Don Harris to redesign our 1930s Hyde Park cottage and couldn't be happier with his work.  Don was very attentive to what our family needed and the architectural character of our home.  The renovation and addition added more than 1000 square feet to our home and the difference between the "new" and the original parts of our home is negligible.  He did an incredible job of blending the clear 1930s style of our home with modern elements we love. Don is creative and flexible and easy to work with.
>
> We absolutely love his work.  I strongly recommend him for your next renovation or home build.

**★★★★★ — Randall Macon, Sept. 2014**

> Don provided highly professional architecture and design services for multiple renovation projects on our home over several years. He did an amazing job of blending the existing architecture with more modern space design and cleaner lines on both the interior and exterior.
>
> Don's level of commitment even extended to his willingness to crawl underneath the house with me to redesign the HVAC duct work when the contractor said it couldn't be done.
>
> We very much enjoyed the design process that Don brought to the project. Providing us will highly visual work products and very detailed construction documents to ensure the most efficient execution of his design.

## Selected projects

- [Butler Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butler-barn-pj-vj~1972640)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: new custom home in an existing central Austin neighborhood
- [Alley House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alley-house-pj-vj~3194546)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [1920's Country House Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1920-s-country-house-restoration-pj-vj~2236466)
  - Location: Smithville, TX
  - Photos: 11
- [Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-pj-vj~298687)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 6
- [Garner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garner-pj-vj~4077)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A design build project. This is a townhome on a double lot.
- [The Hideout](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-hideout-pj-vj~19730)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: remodel/ addition of a 60's mid-century modern home
- [Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-pj-vj~4076)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 3
- [zilker remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zilker-remodel-pj-vj~6273862)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/don-harris-architect-pfvwus-pf~377584108)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113888755/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas
- [WP](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52121425/list/wp) — 15 ideas
- [metal rail](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/880721/list/metal-rail) — 26 ideas
- [Floyd](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45602/list/floyd) — 42 ideas
- [Floyd ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/751694/list/floyd-ceiling) — 18 ideas
- [Floyd fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/460245/list/floyd-fireplace) — 3 ideas
- [Floyd vent hood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/402921/list/floyd-vent-hood) — 12 ideas
- [floyd stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/245089/list/floyd-stairs) — 10 ideas
- [kids bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125193/list/kids-bath) — 14 ideas
- [modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45607/list/modern) — 22 ideas

[See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/donharrisarchitect)

## Community Q&A

**Q: paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the exterior paint color?

A: benjamin moore- iron mountain

**Q: what Color is the grout in the backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)*

what Color is the grout in the backsplash

A: not sure exactly, but its grey like cement

**Q: Stone fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)*

Did you paint the stone? If so, what color? Looks lovely!

A: Its white limestone, no paint. The hearth is a porcelain tile

**Q: Also, what paint did you use?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Benjamin Moore- simply white

**Q: Love this place! Windows, make & model?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: RAM windows, casements and picture, anodized aluminum

**Q: What brand are the black pendants?** *(in Photo Questions)*

K island

A: they are wesco pendants from barn light electric

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*