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MF Architecture

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

February 8, 2015

“MF Architecture is a full service architectural firm. One of the unique aspects of this firm is the owner, Matt Fajkus, is also a professor at the University of Texas. As a result, the firm has access to the very best talent. My wife and I were quickly impressed with the members of the firm. They are sharp, responsive, meticulous, and most of all work very well with people. The team is diverse and cater to everything Austin has to offer. We are currently in the middle of a smaller project approximately $250k. We are looking forward to not only completing our project, but maintaining a long-term relationship and going forward referring our friends and family. I am very grateful for being introduced to MF Architecture.”

Nix Group Architects

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

August 9, 2017

“When my husband and I took on a major remodel of our mid century home we interviewed several architects. It was clear from the beginning Jim was the right choice. He asked detailed questions about our lifestyle and our aesthetic preferences, listened carefully and took every detail into account when designing our dream home. The result was an artistic, well functioning design that appeared twice as large without changing the original footprint of the house. Jim was very cost conscious and researched every aspect to help keep us within budget. He worked with the contractor throughout the project making sure the plans were precisely implemented and came up with creative solutions for any unexpected challenges. I could go on with more praises for Jim but probably the best recommendation would be to say without any question we would use him again.”

Studio Kohlhaas

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

July 15, 2015

“We hired Kimberly to design our new home after ours burned down on Christmas morning 2009. It soon became apparent that we had made right choice, as Kimberly was instrumental in not only helping us design a home, but actually heal from the experience of losing everything. I'll never forget her first walk-through of the destroyed family home - my wife and I were still devastated and the destruction around us just made us sad. Kimberly began to talk about what was possible, what she could do with the space, and how we could take this tragedy and turn it into a dream home. It started a healing process by helping us look forward, not back. As I sit here five years later in my wonderful new office, I remain amazed and grateful for Kimberly's vision, passion and forthrightness. We absolutely love our home, we consistently get compliments from visitors on its design, its use of light and space, and the way it fits into our old neighborhood while being contemporary. I can't recommend Kimberly strong enough to anyone seeking a truly personal experience. We've met two other families for whom Kimberly has designed homes, and while they did not experience a devastating home fire as we did, they all say the same thing - they love their Kimberly-designed homes.”

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

February 20, 2013

“We came to Barley & Pfeiffer after exploring a lot of options for our old but not-distinctive house. We were impressed with the way Peter Pfeiffer's house, which we saw on a home tour, embodied sustainable building practices without looking funky. We wanted a project that would incorporate the details that we loved from our old house with smart, energy efficient construction and a contemporary layout suitable for our growing family. We found that Barley & Pfeiffer as a firm provided all the skills we needed to come out at the end with the house we wanted. Alan's design skills, Peter's building science knowledge, and Scott's detailed project management work all combined to give us a beautiful house that works really well for our family, has very low maintenance requirements, and consumes dramatically less energy than most other houses, both of a similar size and much smaller. The money we have not spent on heating and cooling this house in the past seven years could well pay for a new car. If you are going to spend the money to substantially renovate an existing home or build a new home, think carefully about what it will cost to maintain what you end up with. "Green building" is a trend now and many builders and architects claim to be "green," but few firms have the depth of expertise and years of dedication to sustainable building that Barley & Pfeiffer can provide. What you spend up front on excellent design and construction management will be recouped many times over in savings on the cost of living and maintenance. We enjoyed working with Barely & Pfeiffer and would choose them again.”

Daniel Boardman Residential Design

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

December 13, 2017

“My wife and I bought 5 acres of land in order to build our dream house. We interviewed several Architects before selecting Daniel, and we are very happy we chose him. We wanted something different from the typical suburban production house that we had in Circle C Ranch. The design process with Daniel was fun and exciting as we figured out the how to best fit our home to the sloping land. We designed a home that specifically met our site and design goals. Daniel is very creative, really thinks out of the box, but is also conscious of figuring out the most cost efficient way to get what he is looking for and still maintain the integrity of the design. He was very receptive to our ideas and had positive input and information to help us design an addition to our home. It was a complicated design equation because we had to incorporate ADA livability. His lateral thinking made our ideas for these challenges even better. Can't thank him enough for his professionalism and friendly disposition. He was also very accommodating to our difficult schedules for meetings. Can't recommend him highly enough!”

Kelley Design Group

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

July 16, 2015

“We hired Traci Kelley to draw up our house plans after considering doing it ourselves, realizing that we had gotten in over our heads. We are so glad that we went with her. I was very happy with her from the first meeting. She listened to what we wanted and gave her own input that ended up being far better than what I had imagined and thought of things that I had not considered. Her expertise was greatly appreciated. I got absolutely everything I wanted and more without any costly back and forth, we did some minor changes to the very first draft and that was it. The finished plans are amazing, we can't wait to see our house built.”

9 square studio

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

July 25, 2013

“Wonderful architect to work with! Has great ideas and loves what she does best! She is very easy to work with and loves to listen to what you have to say as well and make things work!”

TIPLER Design & Build

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

May 20, 2015

““The team was professional, skilled and talented. The principals were also available to us whenever we needed them, which meant a lot to us. They were very upfront about the cost and the budget and really helped guide us through our choices. Any concerns or questions that we had were promptly answered. The Tipler Team was excellent to work with!”

Restructure Studio

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

April 4, 2013

“Carina with Restructure Studio is a talented and thorough designer. We have worked together on two major home renovations including one complete house remodel 3 years ago and more recently, an addition/remodel. We are about to start work on another major addition and remodel which she is currently designing. To cut to the chase, her work is superb and she is a delight to collaborate with. We have always been impressed with the creativity and originality of her designs as well as the responsiveness to client wishes and program requirements. Her attention to detail and conscientiousness is apparent through every phase of the project, from early designs, through estimating, bidding and negotiating as well as construction administration and on site meetings. When working on Carina's projects we know we have decisions made early before they cause delays or complications during construction -- and her conceptual designs look great when implemented!”

François Lévy Architecture + Interiors

Shady Hollow, TX Architects and Building Designers

October 30, 2013

“François is our architect and has been planning our house with us from the ground up. We wanted a very contemporary, ADA compliant single story house, with some very unique design features. François was (is) a pleasure to work with, he understood our desires and translated our vision onto paper pretty quickly. We went through several renditions and got the final design completed within our budget. The house is mostly self sufficient with grid tied solar, geothermal and rainwater collection as our utilities and a very tight envelope for overall efficiency. François' expertise and understanding of these features made it possible to have all of them fully integrated from the beginning. Detail design, including building orientation, roof overhang etc. were calculated by him, and virtually modeled so we could see for ourselves how the sun would affect our quality of life. We are currently in the building phase; François attends all construction meetings and comes up with great solutions should the contractor run into a problem. He has a great eye for details and we almost exclusively rely on his insights and recommendation, from finishes over colors to fixtures, and a good understanding of your personal taste. As an example, when we decided to have some brick accent walls, he worked diligently on finding us the brick we imagined, but had not seen anywhere. When he finally showed us the sample we were looking exactly at what we had been describing to him from look, color and type of finish. As a person, François is easy to communicate with, replies to inquiries in a timely manner and listens well to your concerns or opinion. He will speak his opinion, but in a manner that you have the room to weigh his input and it is OK with you not following his recommendation. He also explains his suggestions or decisions clearly at a level of complexity that meets your level of understanding.”

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Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Shady Hollow home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Shady Hollow, TX interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one:

How do I find the best Shady Hollow architect for my home design project?

It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire Texas subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Shady Hollow residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Shady Hollow, TX provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?

As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Shady Hollow, TX are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Shady Hollow interior architects:

What is your fee structure?
What does the cost include?
Do you have professional liability insurance?
Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
What is your experience with similar projects?
When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
Can you provide me with references?
Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
What do you estimate the cost will be?
What will I need to provide?
Are there any complications you foresee with this project?

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