Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

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With degrees in architecture, structural engineering and fine arts, Gregory has a wide-ranging approach to residential design. Having worked for years with premier residential practices in Austin and Philadelphia, he has deep experience in custom residential design. For the last 13 years his work in design-build companies in Texas and Oregon rounds out his background as a remodeler with a balanced approach to both aesthetic design and practical construction concerns. His areas of experience include kitchens, bathrooms, whole house remodels, outdoor living designs, additions, new homes and a variety of renovation projects. Stylistically his range is as wide and far as are his clients' homes: from Queen Anne Victorian to Craftsman Bungalow to Mid-Century modern to Ultra Modern and more. His design work over the years as been recognized with many awards, including local and regional NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Awards, a national Chrysalis Award, Qualified Remodeler and Professional Remodeler awards. His work has been featured in many magazines, including This Old House, Trends, Architect Magazine, Custom Home, Qualified Remodeler and in features here in Houzz ( https://www.houzz.com/projects/721395/craftsman-revived and https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33513724/list/houzz-tour-a-craftsman-cottage-expands-for-a-growing-family). Note: Most of the projects and public Ideabooks here are Gregory's projects done at CG&S Design-Build; some are projects in Oregon, and others are in Austin built by other contractors. When not designing, Gregory can be found practicing hot yoga, baking pies, or taking advantage of Oregon's and Central Texas' amazing hiking and biking opportunities.

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Attic Conversion, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Homes, Garage Design, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Radiant Floor Heating, Universal Design, Workshop Design & Construction, Custom Home

Areas Served

Austin, Barton Creek, Bear Creek, Bee Cave, Buda, Creedmoor, Hays, Lost Creek, Manchaca, Mountain City, Onion Creek, Rollingwood, San Leanna, Shady Hollow, Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills

Awards

Registered Architect, Texas #28260 AKBD, Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer, National Kitchen and Bath Association NCARB Certificate

29 Projects

Transitional green two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior idea in Austin with a clipped gable roof and a metal roof

Business Details

Business Name

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

Phone Number

(512) 444-1580

Website

www.cgsdb.com

Address

402 Corral Lane
Austin, TX 78745

Typical Job Cost

$200,000 - 1 million

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81 Followers

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9 Reviews for Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build

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5.0|9 reviews

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

Kevin Carroll

Gregory was easy to work with. Importantly he understood what I wanted and especially important - he understood my concerns about adding to an old and unique styled house. He gave good input, many suggestions. I trust his judgment. Communication with Gregory and the entire CG&S team was great throughout the process. CG&S and Gregory are quality ! I would highly recommend CG&S design-build and Gregory.

February 11, 2022

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Thanks so much, Kevin. I really enjoyed working along you on the challenge of adding onto your historic cottage. And I think our construction of it is really striking in its appearance.

HU-862946209

We found Gregory to be helpful, personal, and professional. We enjoyed our trips to the local businesses and valued his advice. We look forward to having Gregory remodel another room in the future.

July 29, 2019

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

I really enjoyed collaborating with you, and love your new kitchen! Your finish selections set it apart in a beautiful way, and your cabinet accessories will make it very functional for you two as you pursue all your cooking, gardening, foraging and preserving. Enjoy!

Karen Harshbarger

My remodel with Neilkelly was completed beautifully. Working with Gregory Thomas, contractors and subcontractors was a good experience. I had never done a remodel and was nervous as to what to expect but Gregory worked with me through the whole process and now I have a beautiful remodel.

May 18, 2019

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Thanks, Karen! We are so happy with the result, and enjoyed working with you!

Martin Milliken

We worked with Gregory when we did and extensive rebuild/remodel of our home in Austin, TX. He is a very creative and detailed oriented architect. He listened to all of our concerns, added great ideas and helped solve problems. He was very responsive and always available. When things got tough with our contractor, he stuck with us and helped navigate the project to completion. We love our home and were more than satisfied with the job he did.

February 12, 2019

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Thanks Martin. Your home is one of my favorite designs, and I am happy you continue to enjoy it!

Bob Duke

We've lived in our home for nearly 30 years, and Gregory has designed three remodeling projects. He possesses a rare combination of artistic sensibilities and a deep understanding of how people inhabit spaces. He is deliberate and thoughtful in his approach to design, and as a result our home has become increasingly more beautiful and, importantly, more livable. My wife and I comment often on how well our home "works" for us. All of Gregory's insightful designs are carefully crafted and in keeping with the style of the original home. One would be hard pressed to discern the features of our current home that were not part of its original design. As important as his vision and skill as a designer are, Gregory is a joy to work with. His calm and patient approach engender feelings of trust and collaboration. I cannot imagine a more thoughtful, inventive, and capable designer who is also such a kind and generous person.

July 2, 2018

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

As always, I have loved working with you two on your home improvements. You were receptive to good ideas, and such great collaborators! Thanks for including me!

Donna Grafe-Tucker

We had the privilege of working with Gregory twice in a ten year period. We loved our location, but our 1950s ranch home was too small for our growing family. I contacted Gregory, and he came back with an amazing plan for our new master suite, creating the perfect space despite numerous constraints such as property line spacing restrictions, the presence of a huge majestic live oak and the existing house structure and style. After the third child arrived we once again needed space. I contacted Gregory, and he instantly remembered my house layout and proposed we go up and add on a second story. This was a large undertaking, and everyone told us merely to buy a new house, but we loved our location, and now nothing we looked at compared to our master suite. We truly love our new/old home, and I cannot imagine having gone through this process with any other architect. Gregory listened to the design or aesthetic concerns I had, but--more importantly--he listened to what I needed to live in my home. The lighting, the storage and the flow are perfect for our family. Gregory's professionalism and talent created a home that is tailor made for our needs. The master suite was designed and built in 2008, and the second story add on commenced in 2016 and was completed in April of 2017.

April 2, 2018

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Thank you! It was fun working with you and your family twice in a decade, and I feel fortunate that I was given both opportunities.. I love that the design works so well for you!

austinelle

We were fortunate to be able to work with Gregory on an extensive addition to our home and I would recommend him highly. He guided us through each step of the process, including developing our program of requirements. Based on the information and images we provided, he was able to do a thorough needs assessment and synthesize the information we gave him to determine a clear vision. His design and detailing skills are incredible, and this is balanced with a practicality and groundedness with regard to usability, flow and cost. We were “wowed” with the beautiful result. Due to his meticulous attention to practicalities and detail, we were able to get a home that has grown with our family and continued to serve us well. We are thankful to Gregory on a daily basis when we look around our surroundings.

February 12, 2018

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Thank you! I really enjoyed working with you and Ben. I am pleased to have designed the project for your family to be--and, that as they have come into the world, the design has worked so well for you!

Elizabeth Keig

We hired Gregory to design a complete renovation of our kitchen, dining, and living areas. He's talented, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. His ideas were fresh and creative, and we couldn't be happier with the design. You won't find a better listener or a more diligent professional, and I highly recommend him.

February 9, 2018

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Elizabeth, it was a joy working with you and your husband. The fact that your project won a national Chrysalis award for Kitchen remodeling in 2011 was a nice confirmation of the success of our collaboration!

Victoria Bryhan

Gregory Thomas designed and oversaw the remodeling of my kitchen, the Corvallis Blue Kitchen as seen in his projects. He listened well and understood what I wanted, helping me refine my ideas and blend them with his. His design changed the kitchen without changing the footprint which shortened the job. Work started and was finished on schedule. While things such as under counters drawers for china storage will allow me to age more gracefully in place, that the new kitchen functions well is topped by the beauty of the space. Photos can be seen in his projects.

February 5, 2018

Comment from Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build:

Victoria, it was wonderful working with you, and your kitchen is one of my favorites ever! I so love the blue tile you selected, and the details we were able to do in the stainless counters and sink. Truly, the whole ended up being greater than the sum of the parts as it all came together--a lovely kitchen in so many ways!

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Commented: please share the fireplace brick paint color. love it.Hi David, thanks for your interest. If you are referring to the color of the hearth extension and the brick above the mantel then I can't be sure since it was done so long ago. I believe it was a war...

May 7, 2023

Commented: Lovely HeatersHi Jessica: It's been a long while, so I am not sure where we got the ceiling mounted heaters. They are electric, not propane fired, and are a fairly conventional item. A simple search should turn up...

November 14, 2022

Commented: Can I get this blueprintNo, sorry, we don't sell designs in that way.

November 29, 2021

Commented: Can you please tell me which quartz is used for the countertops?The countertops are Caesarstone and the color is Raven.

November 3, 2021

Commented: color of cabinets?Thanks for your interest. These are custom flush inset cabinets made by a local Austin cabinet maker. We don't have the color available, but it was a warm white--usually a good choice. All the best...

October 17, 2021

Commented: how to get floor plans on 1st pool pro villainHi Lamonique: Thanks for your inquiry. This was a custom commission and we can't sell the plans. A local architect would likely be able to generate similar plans. Best wishes, Gregory

May 8, 2021

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How is Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build rated?

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build provide?

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build provides the following services: Architectural Design, Attic Conversion, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Homes, Garage Design, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Radiant Floor Heating, Universal Design, Workshop Design & Construction, Custom Home

Where does Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build provide services?

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build provides services in the following areas: Austin, Barton Creek, Bear Creek, Bee Cave, Buda, Creedmoor, Hays, Lost Creek, Manchaca, Mountain City, Onion Creek, Rollingwood, San Leanna, Shady Hollow, Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills

Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build