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# Erica Keast Heroy, Architect

Original Houzz profile: [Erica Keast Heroy, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/erica-keast-heroy-architect-pfvwus-pf~847976174)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Rollingwood, Hays, Driftwood, Allendale, Barton Hills, Bouldin, Brentwood, Bryker Woods, Crestview, Hyde Park, North Shoal Creek, Northwest Hills, Rosedale, Tarrytown, Zilker
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2021), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

From Houston originally, Erica Heroy comes from the family of a machine designer/ inventor, a classical musician, and some wild entrepreneurial spirit. This practice was born out of that spirit with a drive for putting things together in a lovely and practical way.

Formative years spent at firms like Tsao & McKown in NYC and Glassman Shoemake Maldonado in Houston have inspired a practice built on exceptional design and great client relationships.  Those firms also gave us an interest in staying power, tradition, appropriateness, and an excitement of where old and new meet.

The last few years, it has been our pleasure to collaborate on projects of different styles, sizes, and budgets and see them through construction. While our practice is rooted in architecture, we have a strong aesthetic for interior design and enjoy the process of layering on style, color, and texture.

Erica Heroy graduated from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture in 2001, was registered by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in 2007, and joined the AIA in 2014.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Mudroom Design
- Staircase Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Lost Creek
- West Lake Hills
- Barton Creek
- Rollingwood
- Hays
- Driftwood
- Allendale
- Barton Hills
- Bouldin
- Brentwood
- Bryker Woods
- Crestview
- Hyde Park
- North Shoal Creek
- Northwest Hills
- Rosedale
- Tarrytown
- Zilker

### Typical Job Cost

$175,000 - 700,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Erica Keast Heroy, Architect |
| Address | 2002 East 16th Street, Austin, Texas 78702, United States |
| Phone | (512) 516-0131 |
| Website | http://www.ericaheroy.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 72 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Erica-Keast-Heroy-Architect-377712929034507/?ref=br\_rs
- Blog — https://www.pinterest.com/ericaheroy/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Erica Keast Heroy, Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/erica-keast-heroy-architect-pfvwus-pf~847976174)
- **Website:** http://www.ericaheroy.com
- **Phone:** (512) 516-0131

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz Service 2017

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2021), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [AIA Austin \[American Institute of Architects\]](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-austin-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~630184005)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — Suzanne Koett, June 2018**

> Erica designed our dream building...an art studio!  It functions as a painting studio, photography studio, printmaking studio, has a darkroom, expansive desk area, ample storage, and the option of staying overnight or a month (full bath, kitchenette, loft)! She was able to fit a whole lot into the size of essentially a very tall three car garage rectangle shape.  Erica's use of light, lines, function, and form helps fuels our creativity/productivity on a daily basis...we spend more time here than in our home which is 25 feet away.  The very high ceilings keep our creative minds expanded.  The small details throughout the space are well thought out: wood detail on stair wall/loft area, triangle window in loft, nooks in kitchen and bathroom, splash of color here, splash of geometric tile there, the fixtures and hardware are all unique and give Scandinavian hygge vibes of comfort.  It's a place where we are able to dream, think, and create at our best.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Schühmacher, June 2018**

> When my husband and I purchased our home we had a wish list of renovations we wanted to make but needed an architect not only with the skill and vision to help us bring it to life but let us know when a feature we wanted wouldn’t work. We met with several architects after viewing their work on Houzz and chose to move forward with Erica due to her mix of professionalism, creativity, and directness.
>
> In addition to a beautiful design, Erica helped with recommendations on suppliers from fixtures to surfaces. She also helped us get a reality check on cost estimates when our wish lists didn’t match up to our budget.
>
> Erica’s design kept the curb appeal and charm of our single-story mid-century home with an open floor plan with a great flow and other modern updates. Even with an additional 600 sq. ft. added, the design lets our house blend in with the other established homes on the street.
>
> We’ve had so many compliments on our home and are thrilled with the results. We couldn’t be happier.

**★★★★★ — Cherese Campo, June 2018**

> We are THRILLED with the spaces that Erica designed for us!  We hired Erica to design a new front porch, and a large screened in back porch and deck off the family room.  She asked all the right questions, listened carefully to our answers...and then took our "doodle on a napkin" , and created exceptionally cool living spaces that hit every benchmark.   Having lived through several renovations in our Seattle home, we know that it’s the attention to detail that makes all the difference.  Erica gave us options, collaborating with us to come up with the best design.. Both porches look AMAZING...even better than we planned!  We have people stopping and pointing from the street! Erica brought an easy-going professionalism to our remodel, we enjoyed the entire process!  The design is gorgeous, and the project was a pleasure!! We are SO HAPPY with our renovation and truly enjoyed working with this talented architect!

**★★★★★ — Patricia Liu, Dec. 2016**

> We are so happy with our remodeled home! Ms. Heroy did such a wonderful job in transforming an old, dark house with an outdated floor plan into a bright, beautiful and functional modern home. She was always very attentive to our needs, listened patiently to our ideas, and gave us many tips to save money in fixtures and decorating. The house turned out to be better than we had dreamed of. I would call Ms. Heroy for future jobs without hesitation. She was always extremely professional, reasonably priced, honest and straightforward in her communication with us and a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Amy Nylund, Dec. 2016**

> I love Erica's design aesthetic, attention to detail, and dedication to her clients and their visions! She was great to work with.

**★★★★★ — Kris Worley, Nov. 2016**

> We have been living in our remodel for over two years now, and we continue to be thrilled with the results. Erica listened to every need and request from the get-go, but she also offered her expert advice and opinion when it mattered most.
>
> For example, we hadn't considered changing the fireplace area, but her suggestions for framing it out and making it more of a focal point were spot on. This was also the case with the addition of the entry way opening that viewed the dinning room. It could've been just a simple wall removal or half-wall. But Erica took the time to design a unique wood encased opening that beautifully incorporated the white-washed wood we were already using in the living room. It really helped to tie the design together.
>
> Through the entire process she kept in mind my fondness of mid-century modern, and my husband's preference for southwestern style. In the end, we were left with an incredibly functional, beautiful space that incorporates both of our styles, and works so well for our family. I will never work with another architect. She is truly gifted!

**★★★★★ — Mandy Broden, Nov. 2016**

> Erica has been so incredibly helpful in our remodeling process.  She drew plans, worked with the city on permitting, worked with our contractor, provided expert design advice, and all of her work is professional and timely.  I really feel like we couldn't have done it without her.  She was invaluable with helping choose finishes that fit into our budget but look high end and really fit our style.  I will definitely use her again and recommend her without reservations.

**★★★★★ — Eliot J Construction, LLC, Nov. 2016**

> I have had the pleasure of working with Erica on several projects of varying sizes and she has been incredible to work with on each of them.  She is super creative and very thoughtful in her designs, making sure that every share inch of the home is integrated into the overall design of the home.  She is also a great team player - making regular site visits and working closely with the owners, builder, and subs to ensure the design is perfectly implemented.  She is a hard worker, willing to go the extra mile to make the home shine!

## Selected projects

- [Driftwood Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/driftwood-retreat-pj-vj~916399)
  - Location: Driftwood, TX
  - Photos: 18
  - Description: This new 2000sf home in Driftwood is a blend of traditional, rustic, and modern ideas with wonderful hill country views. The H shaped floor plan allows the bedroom wing to tuck into a grove of junipers and the great room to angle towards the long view. A 30,000 gallon rain water cistern by Innovative Water Solutions provides water to the house.
- [Westlake Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westlake-pool-house-pj-vj~3087698)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 8
- [East Austin Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-austin-bungalow-pj-vj~3087887)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 19
- [Ave. G Backhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ave-g-backhouse-pj-vj~2175339)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This is a 3 car carport with a 550sf apartment above. The design considered privacy between the front house and backhouse where the back tenant's main view and balcony faces away from the front house.

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/erica-keast-heroy-architect-pfvwus-pf~847976174)

## Ideabooks

- [Hendricks Churchill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113206501/list/hendricks-churchill) — 2 ideas
- [Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112011635/list/modern-lake-house) — 8 ideas

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

## Community Q&A

**Q: How many sq ft is this home?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: 2000sf

**Q: what size is this pool house?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It is 25' wide by 16' deep.

**Q: Love the tile backsplash!  Where were they purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Clay Tile Imports in Austin Texas

**Q: brand of Furniture** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this set of patio furniture. Could you tell me who made them (brand name)? Thanks !

A: The owner provided these. I believe they are from Costco.

**Q: what exterior paint colors did you use?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Many thanks!

A: Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain

**Q: Siding** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type, brand and color of siding is this?  Thanks!

A: That is a smooth fiber cement lap siding (hardie).  It is painted Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*