Austin has a lot of talented designers but Element 5 is a favorite of ours for lots of reasons…read more Nick and his team are true professionals. Our collaborations on specs and customs always produce amazing results. Architecture is form and function and Element 5 nails both. They are multi-faceted, excelling at infill and suburban/rural design-build, modern and craftsman. Element 5 does a great job of keeping up with rapidly changing trends, building code, and green building/building science. Their expertise, passion, and thoughtful design always makes for great projects that serve our homeowners well. Element 5 always does a good job listening to and incorporating their client's feedback. They aim to understand how the client really lives in their home and their lifestyle.

My wife and I worked with Nick Mehl at Element 5 on the design of our new 4BR / 3BA house. Nick was…read moregreat to work with, very thoughtful and full of great ideas, like using the space under our stairs to make the pantry space in our kitchen as large as possible. He also paid very close attention to detail, like how the window trim should be framed and communicated his vision clearly with our builder. This house construction project was the largest personal expense I've ever incurred and so many things could have gone wrong at multiple points along the way. None of them did, and I give Nick & Element 5 much of the credit for our success.

Robert was definitely awesome!…read more He responded with a quote in less than half an hour and was even able to come out and do the job that same day (though I wasn't ready and had to wait a few days). He texted me to confirm the morning of our appointment and arrived when he said he would. He was quick and did a great job with assembly. And he took all the trash with him!! So much better than trying to assemble the IKEA furniture yourself!!!

Robert was definitely like his business name says...AWESOME!!! Do not hesitate to contact Robert,…read morehe is Professional, Friendly, and Knowledgeable! His fee was extremely reasonable and quoted lower than most on Yelp. He came out next day ON TIME, actually, earlier than expected! Can't thank him enough for putting together a complicated media console that most reviewed the product saying it took them 2-5 hours, but only took Robert about 1.5 hrs. He went above and beyond by helping my husband unbox our new TV and place it on the new TV stand. He was so nice and even cleaned up after himself and threw the packaging out for us. I would go on and on and look forward to working with him in the future! Thank you again Robert and wish you all the best and continued success!!!

Daniel designed our custom home in a gated community outside of Austin in the Hill Country. We was…read moreimpressed with his architectural vision from the beginning and after 10 in-person meetings ( 3 in person and 6 via zoom ) we had a fully developed architectural 3D model that we give you from all sides. Daniel was very generous with his time and since we have quite a few impressive views we wanted to capture all of the views perfeand all of the Hill Country ambiance

5 star Architect for a reason!…read more Daniel has an architectural approach that I believe people will find very rare and refreshing these days. He is very giving of his time, knowledge, and is the most collaborative of the 3 Architects we have used on the 2 other custom homes we have built. As an example, even before we signed a contract he made multiple site visits to give us his friendly professional insight about several lots we were considering before we selected the property we ultimately purchased. He was extremely accommodating and friendly throughout the entire process. Collaboration is his priority from the beginning and he made it very convenient through the use of screen share as we designed the home together. We were really impressed with the architectural 3D model that Daniel created. It was amazing that we were able to have a computer-generated 3D model to visualize the complete exterior as well as the outdoor entertaining, outdoor kitchen, and the pool and spa area. We were able to have the majority of our meetings in the evenings after we got off work and we even did a screen share to collaborate on our laptop while we were out of town visiting family. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about both the architectural and contractual aspects of building, but he seems to have a great instinct for what the client is looking achieve. He also had the desire to study alternatives and create several layouts that might make the most sense for the lifestyle we described. Our custom home is amazing and we would definitely recommend him to our friends. We enjoyed the process of the architectural design of our custom home and even more surprisingly we enjoyed the building process that is often stressful. Instrumental in our smooth building process was Daniel's custom home building budget that he accurately laid out from the beginning giving us many options and associated costs. Daniel's project management and selection of the builder really took confusion out of the process and stress off of our lap. Other critical details that made build successful was his guidance and assistance with the interior design, kitchen, and bath design, and selection of all of our interior finishes and fixtures. Our kitchen and bathrooms really stand out with exceptional design and we are very grateful for that. All in all the 3% that he charged to be a complete steward of our project was an easy decision. We will definitely be using him in the future and so will our friends that are very impressed with our the result as well as our highly detailed and accurate design and building process.

Nick is an exceptional videographer and a true professional. He consistently shows up on time, is…read morewell prepared, and plans ahead so everything runs smoothly. Whether it's a large-scale luxury shoot or a smaller listing, he brings the same level of care, creativity, and precision every time. What I really appreciate is that Nick doesn't just capture footage, he understands the story we're trying to tell and how to bring it to life visually. He's easy to work with, communicates clearly, and delivers great value in every project. I trust him with properties of all kinds, and I'm always confident that the final product will reflect the level of quality my clients deserve. Highly recommend. Nick is an exceptional videographer and a true professional. He consistently shows up on time, is well prepared, and plans ahead so everything runs smoothly. Whether it's a large-scale luxury shoot or a smaller listing, he brings the same level of care, creativity, and precision every time. What I really appreciate is that Nick doesn't just capture footage, he understands the story we're trying to tell and how to bring it to life visually. He's easy to work with, communicates clearly, and delivers great value in every project. I trust him with properties of all kinds, and I'm always confident that the final product will reflect the level of quality my clients deserve. Highly recommend.

Highest quality video I've ever had on a listing. And I've used a lot of videographers. Will be…read morecoming back and recommending Twilight to everyone I know in Austin!

An incredible architect, also person. Kai has designed two homes for us. I've been in business…read moreinteracting with professionals for over 35 years, never have I encountered an individual as unique as KAI. Many highly creative personalities can be a introverted and struggle with communication detail. Kai, is professional, prompt, precise, honest and genuinely cares about your project. The fees are not the highest, not the lowest. The value Kai brings to a project is worth every dollar invested.

We used Kai as our architect for a home we built in Barton Creek. He is a wonderful architect;…read morethorough, timely, and so easy to communicate with.

Abriel and Isaiah are great to interact and communicate with. Have utilized them on residential…read morehomes that were for clients and also for ourselves personally. Never had an issue and the photos are always delivered promptly and they turn out great. They have great attention to detail. They're our go to for real estate photography in the Austin/Travis County area.

Ryan was able to transform an old shed in my backyard into a chicken coop my birds and I love! His…read moreattention to detail is incredible, and every job I thought was crazy, he was quick to make a reality. Since this job, I have hired him to refinish the wood floors in my home which look amazing. I HIGHLY recommend Ryan for his professionalism, value, and craftsmanship.

Ryan is great to work with and I have been happy with all of the home improvement projects he has…read morecompleted for me. He is polite, respectful, and thorough, and I think his prices are very fair.

Lakeshore did a fantastic job on our custom breakfast nook and build ins for our living room! Their…read morework is beautiful, and the team is very personable/reliable/honest/kind! We will be using them for bigger projects in the future based on our experience with these projects. Of all the companies we worked with on projects pre move in, lakeshore was by far the best. They really go above and beyond to make sure the job is done right. Quality is their priority. Salem was always easy to reach and we truly loved all of the team members we worked with!

I found LHG through Facebook and requested an in-home consult. Rob and Salem are clearly pros, but…read moreI especially loved their communication style. They give very honest feedback and confer with each other to make the best recommendation. When it came time to install our new floors, the team was organized, punctual, and worked meticulously. They knocked our project out in 4 days and did a great job. I actually couldn't wait to review LHG once the project wrapped because we were so impressed with their work. Huge shout out to Oliver and the team for keeping things on track and making sure no shortcuts were taken). I'd see Oliver sweeping our driveway after each day and tidying up the garage that they were working from. It's that attention to detail that sets them apart! Salem came at the end of the project as another set of eyes. She expects perfection and caught things I wouldn't notice. Highly recommend working with this team -- you're not only working with pros, but really good people!