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address: "3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 105, Bee Cave, Texas 78738, United States"
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# Venture Four Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Venture Four Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/venture-four-architects-pfvwus-pf~436345502)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Bee Cave, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, Spicewood, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Marble Falls, Dripping Springs, Lost Creek, Horseshoe Bay, Barton Creek, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Jonestown, Briarcliff, Point Venture, Volente, Sunset Valley
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Online consultation
- 30 years in business

Venture Four Architects is a small, energetic, hands-on firm.  Our projects are defined by responsive design and attention to detail.  With open-minded principles and adaptable methods, we have produced a wide variety of custom and speculative residences as well as light commercial buildings.

You can find us at:
Website: www.venturefour.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Venture-Four-Architects-Inc/104407431124
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/321799
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/Venturefour/

### 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
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Structural Engineering
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Church Design
- Commercial
- Construction Drawings
- Green Design
- Modern Home design
- Remodeling
- Retail Design

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Cedar Park
- Leander
- Lakeway
- Spicewood
- Lago Vista
- Bee Cave
- Marble Falls
- Dripping Springs
- Lost Creek
- Horseshoe Bay
- Barton Creek
- Hudson Bend
- The Hills
- Jonestown
- Briarcliff
- Point Venture
- Volente
- Sunset Valley

### Typical Job Cost

$40,000 - 2,000,000

We provide anything from Kitchen and Bath remodels to large custom homes.  Plan costs for simple remodels through large custom homes!

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Venture Four Architects |
| Address | 3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 105, Bee Cave, Texas 78738, United States |
| Phone | (512) 328-8581 |
| Website | http://venturefour.com |
| License Number | 13360 |
| Followers on Houzz | 110 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Venture-Four-Architects-Inc/104407431124
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/VentureFourArch
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/321799?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1399514808731%2Ctas%3Aventure%20fou
- Blog — www.venturefour.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Venture Four Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/venture-four-architects-pfvwus-pf~436345502)
- **Website:** http://venturefour.com
- **Phone:** (512) 328-8581

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2014 HBA Parade of Homes   Best of Show   Best Architectural Design   Best Innovative Design   Best Architectural Design    Best Unique Green Feature 2009 Green Building of America AwardReal Estate and Construction ReviewMulti-Family ProjectAustin, Texas...and many more

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for 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)
- [Texas Association of Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/texas-association-of-builders-pfvwus-pf~2014183583)
- [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — Sam Crockett, May 2017**

> Venture Four Architects have been instrumental in formulating my  wants into an excellent house plan. Rick guided my wife and I through the layout and design of our home, and made recommendations that improved the layout along the way. Cindy was great to work with for details and the whole process was pretty effortless on our part. Thank you Venture Four!

**★★★★★ — Debby Fuhrman, Feb. 2017**

> We found Ken Smith at Venture Four Architects through our realtor.  From the beginning Ken strived to pinpoint what style and function we were trying to achieve by visiting existing homes with us and by reviewing dozens of photos that I sent to him.  Once our budget was established, Ken worked diligently to incorporate as many of our requests as possible into our plan, sometimes achieving what started out to seem impossible.  After we signed off on our plans, Ken continued to visit our building site in order to ensure that the home was being built to the proper  specifications.  He was an important ally for me throughout the process.
>
> Venture Four Architects has a unique process of the entire team reviewing each architects plans so as to provide the client with the most knowledge and experience available at the firm.  This seemed an added bonus for us.  We highly recommend Ken Smith and Venture Four Architects.

**★★★★★ — James Kallman, Jan. 2017**

> Very Professional firm with great people. They spent a lot of time with us to be sure every detail was just right. Excellent attention to the finer points of architecture. We are very happy with the results of their work.

**★★★★★ — Wajee Malik, Jan. 2017**

> Cindy and Craig were so great to work with for our sunroom remodeling project!  They immediately addressed any questions that we or our contractors had.  Would definitely call again.

**★★★★★ — Justin Hardin, Aug. 2016**

> Venture Four Architects is absolutely the obvious choice. I have used other architects, and I have hitched my wagon to Venture Four. They are concise, easy to work with and will take your ideas and turn them into your dream.

**★★★★ — robhag, Aug. 2016**

> I used these fellows on over 4 projects  Large Condo, medium size Apt building, large bar and grille and several residential buildings.
> Will use them on the next project

**★★★★★ — Melanie Fenelon, Feb. 2015**

> I recently hired Venture Four Architects and Ken Smith on the recommendation of my builder, Ron McGuire.  I cannot say enough good things about Ken, his excellent design for our guest house, the firm and their stellar handling of our project from start to finish.  They are incredible architects and produced our design plans within weeks (rather than the standard months that most firms take) for a price that my husband and I felt was extremely reasonable.  I would recommend Ken Smith and Venture Four Architects to anyone looking for a professional, reliable architect who listens to the client and then helps create the desired design on time and within budget.  Five stars!

## Selected projects

- [Briarcliff Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/briarcliff-residence-pj-vj~2556659)
  - Location: Spicewood, TX
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: A 4800 sq ft home that rests on a hilltop overseeing the rolling hill country with an open floor plan as wide as the views.
- [Verano](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/verano-pj-vj~3081508)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Meridian Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meridian-park-pj-vj~2805468)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This home combines the sense of luxury and sanctuary in one large floor plan. Each member of the family has their own retreat in this Texas Hill Country home.
- [Plockton \#1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plockton-1-pj-vj~2992005)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [Hunt House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunt-house-pj-vj~2162205)
  - Location: Hunt, TX
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: 4200 sq ft, 1-Story, Modern-Hill Country design with an open floor plan concept that suits the casual way families live today. This traditional wood framed house uses only stucco, stone, and a metal roof to create the home's elevation. Balancing the clean lines and rustic beams lends itself to work for a variety of design styles in today's market that will last years down the line. An over sized sliding patio door extends the family room out to the covered patio giving the homeowner and their gu…
- [Blue Lake Cove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-lake-cove-pj-vj~3041880)
  - Location: Lakeway, TX
  - Photos: 16
- [Foy Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foy-drive-pj-vj~2975123)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 25
- [Hunters Pass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hunters-pass-pj-vj~2904707)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 17
- [Electra - Lakeway - Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/electra-lakeway-austin-texas-pj-vj~1742515)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: This project is a contemporary home in Lakeway, Texas. This home features modern design with steel columns, soaring porch ceilings and beautiful views of Lake Travis. The lot was a challenge and drove the initial design, as it had a very steep slope with great views that needed taking advantage of.
- [Meadowlark](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadowlark-pj-vj~2643715)
  - Location: Lakeway, TX
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: A home that will last beyond a lifetime in style and design. Meadowlark provides an opportunity for an abundance of natural light cascading into its open floor plan of elegant style.
- [Crazy Horse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crazy-horse-pj-vj~2415581)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 29
- [MAX Awards 2017 Finalist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/max-awards-2017-finalist-pj-vj~2396899)
  - Location: Driftwood, TX
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: This is a one of kind one-story home design that appeals to the older retired and young professionals wanting a clean but still warm and comfortable home. Open floor concept with the option of bridging the outdoor living with the indoor. The difficulties of this build were bringing all the elements of Stucco, Steel, Wood, Stone, Flat and Pitched Roofs into the design while staying under budget. This was the perfect balance of design to showcase different elements throughout the home that appeals…
- [Multi-Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-family-retreat-pj-vj~2384181)
  - Location: Round Rock, TX
  - Photos: 10
- [In-Town Mediterranean - Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-town-mediterranean-austin-texas-pj-vj~350832)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: A contemporary home in Austin, Texas with both modern and traditional finishes. Designed by Venture Four Architects, Inc.
- [Texas Star Home - Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/texas-star-home-austin-texas-pj-vj~952908)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: $1,590,000
- [Hill Country Contemporary - Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-country-contemporary-austin-texas-pj-vj~350398)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Stone and Stucco Hill Country Contemporary home.
- [Wimberley Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wimberley-living-area-pj-vj~1730469)
  - Location: Wimberley, TX
  - Photos: 5
- [Wimberley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wimberley-kitchen-pj-vj~1730466)
  - Location: Wimberley, TX
  - Photos: 5
- [Lake Side Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-side-contemporary-pj-vj~350874)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: The home features battered stone wrapped steel columns, steel supports, exposed wood rafters and trusses and a stone and stucco finish. The interior uses mixed materials such as stone, brick, and exposed wood trusses, with bright color paint to create vibrant texture throughout. The home was designed by Venture Four Architects, Inc. to take advantage of the views overlooking Lake Travis in Austin Texas.
- [North Shore Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-living-pj-vj~454021)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This home in Austin Texas overlooks Lake Travis. The living room has a raised wood ceiling with sheetrock beams, a metal fireplace with a stone surround to the ceiling. The fireplace hearth is stone, with a natural wood mantel. The room has sliding glass doors with wood lintels that lead to an outdoor living space. The home's kitchen has a large island and a raised bar for causal dining. The appliances are stainless steel, with a drop-in sink. Key cabinets are glass front. The counter tops are g…

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/venture-four-architects-pfvwus-pf~436345502)

## Ideabooks

- [Venture Four Houzz App](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78112023/list/venture-four-houzz-app) — 3 ideas
- [Texas Monthly Star Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34259020/list/texas-monthly-star-home) — 11 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jrremore)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Who did the windows in this picture ???** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The windows were custom storefront glass. I believe they were supplied by Anchor-Ventana.

**Q: We love the stone columns. Where can we find similar stones?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can we find similar stones used for the exterior columns?

A: These stone columns are called "Battered Stone" and are built on site. The stone used here was lueders stone.

**Q: Stucco color** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this house. What is the color of the stucco? Thanks

A: I'm sorry, I could not find the specific color name.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-13.*