Services

Every Project Type. One Considered Process.

New construction, additions, interior architecture, or a full commercial build-out - browse all six below, then tell us about your site and scope. The studio replies within one business day.

Not sure which service you need? Skip the form - call (512) 555-0173 and talk to the studio directly.

Our Services

Full-Service Architecture, Start to Finish.

New construction, additions, interior architecture, or a full commercial build-out. Pick the closest match below and tell us about your site - we reply within one business day with the phases and timeline your project actually needs.

A modern minimalist living room interior with a stone-clad fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass doors

Home Additions & Renovations

Custom Quote

Additions, whole-home renovations, and adaptive reuse projects designed to feel like they were always part of the original house - not bolted on.

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A striking modern concrete commercial building facade with people walking in the plaza below

Commercial & Light-Industrial Design

Custom Quote

Office build-outs, retail spaces, and light-industrial facilities designed for how a business actually operates, with permitting handled start to finish.

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A modern minimalist living room interior with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to a deck

Sustainable & Passive Design

Custom Quote

Passive solar orientation, high-performance envelopes, and material sourcing that cut long-term energy costs without compromising the design.

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Architectural blueprints and floor plans spread across a desk

Permit & Construction Documents

Custom Quote

Complete, code-compliant construction document sets and permit coordination with the City of Austin and surrounding jurisdictions, managed in-house.

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Licensure & Process

Every Project, Properly Documented

Every project includes complete, code-compliant construction documents and direct coordination with the City of Austin (or the relevant jurisdiction) through permit approval - you don't have to navigate that process on your own.

Merideth Cole is a licensed architect in Texas and an AIA member. Every design follows LEED-informed practices as a default, not an upcharge - passive solar orientation and high-performance envelopes are considered from the first sketch.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a residential architecture project actually take?

A home addition or renovation typically runs 3-5 months for design and documents, plus construction time. A full custom home usually runs 6-9 months for design, permitting, and construction documents before construction even starts. We'll give you a realistic timeline specific to your project scope at the first consultation.

Do you handle the permitting process?

Yes. Every project includes complete, code-compliant construction documents and direct coordination with the City of Austin (or the relevant surrounding jurisdiction) through permit approval - you don't have to navigate that process yourself.

What's the difference between hiring an architect and a designer?

A licensed architect like Merideth is trained and tested in structural safety, code compliance, and construction administration - and can stamp construction documents for permitting. A designer may create beautiful concepts but typically can't take a project through permitting and construction the same way.

Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?

Yes - new residential construction, additions and renovations, interior architecture, and commercial or light-industrial projects. Whatever the project type, the same design and documentation process applies, scaled to the scope.

What does sustainable or passive design actually add to a project?

Passive solar orientation, high-performance building envelopes, and thoughtful material sourcing meaningfully lower long-term energy costs and improve comfort - without requiring an unusual or compromised aesthetic. We build these principles into every project by default, not as an upcharge.

Tell us about the project you have in mind.

Send us the site, the scope, and your budget range. A member of the studio follows up within one business day to book the consultation and walk you through Phase 1.

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