MF Architecture has been named one of “The Best Residential Architects in Texas” by Home Builder Digest.
“It might seem intimidating to find the right company to design your new home, but we’ve got good news — when you’re working with an architect, you aren’t really limited by geography, so you can hire a top-tier architecture practice in Austin, even if you live in Houston. And luckily for you, our editorial staff spent time researching hundreds of architecture firms working in Texas to come up with a list of the best.
The companies on this list have earned recognition for beautiful custom homes constructed throughout the state. Not only are their custom homes designs published nationally and internationally, but they have also earned many of the top awards in the design field: inclusion on Architectural Digest’s prestigious AD100, an annual list of the best 100 architect and interior designs in the world, Firm of the Year awards from local American Institute of Architects (AIA) chapters, and the Architecture Firm of the Year Texas Society of Architects. So whether you are looking to design a sprawling ranch home, a beach house on the Gulf Coast or a modern city home, one of the Texas architectural practices below can help you design your dream home with the right floor plan, budget, and size for your lifestyle and tastes. These firms have experts who can integrate sustainable and green design into custom homes and design site-specific residences. These firms also frequently collaborate with the area’s best general contractors, home builders, and high-end interior designers. That means your custom home will be designed for your needs, built to last, and furnished with a design that highlights every beautiful aspect.
We considered hundreds of professionals while making this list of the best custom home architects in Texas. In addition to professional associations, we heavily weighed the recognition each firm has received in the form of awards and press, the prestigious clientele they have worked with, their collaborations with other top industry professionals, and the specializations they provide. We also took into account the value of the projects they undertake, their years in the business, any customer reviews for quality and service, and the range of services the firms offer. We also considered geographic location in order to give you a good sampling of the best companies across the state.
If you are thinking about building a custom home we recommend checking each architect's license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 architects. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
Matt Fajkus Architecture
900 E 6th St., Suite #100, Austin, TX 78702
Matt Fajkus Architecture is an award-winning Austin-based architecture practice that is energetic and committed to pushing the boundaries of design. With accomplishments on a variety of project types and sizes, their work has caught the attention of many leading national publications, including Architectural Record, Dezeen, Dwell, Eater, Curbed, National Public Radio, and The Wall Street Journal.
Founder and Principal Architect Matt Fajkus is a Tenured Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Sustainable Design at the University of Texas Austin. In addition to Fajkus, the office is led by Principal Architect Sarah Johnson, who has been an important part of the practice since its inception. Fajkus and Johnson believe in the power of the team’s collaborative efforts – that they are better than the sum of their parts. The team aims for clear and simple solutions to complex problems by blending expertise and experimentation. The result: exceptional, sustainable buildings driven by the client, the site, and each project’s unique functional requirements, rather than by a preconceived aesthetic.
Fajkus, an Austin-native, trained under some of the world’s best architects before launching the practice in 2010 and subsequently adding Sarah Johnson and building the team. While earning his Masters in Architecture degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, he completed his thesis work with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rafael Moneo. He trained with Foster + Partners in London for several years before working under several architectural firms in the US. In 2012, Fajkus was awarded two AIA National Emerging Professional Awards. He was named the winner of the Engineering, Architecture and Design category at the 17th annual Austin Under 40 Awards in 2015. The practice has also recently received recognition for its commercial work, including the 2019 National AIA Award for the Westlake Dermatology Marble Falls building. MF Architecture enjoys designing residences throughout central Texas and beyond, and has had multiple homes selected to be on the AIA Austin Homes Tour and Austin Modern Home Tour. “
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