Oscar's entire team is second to none!! The design excellence in all disciplines is remarkable…read more Whether you are thinking Italian, Texas Hill Country, or Ultra Contemporary these guys can produce your individual dream home. Robare Custom Homes is proud to have OFDS as our design partner of choice.....

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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.

We would rate Mr. Murray beyond five stars if possible! We not only were beyond satisfied with his…read morework but his persistence and attention to detail. The first meeting we had with Mr. Murray, we already knew he was an outstanding listener. He remembered minor details about our project and was flexible in changing other aspects. During the design process, he was always very responsive and prompt. He is punctual and on top of every aspect. He takes the time to breakdown the complexities of architecture and explains them simply. He is also not afraid to offer suggestions (many of which helped us improve our home design). His experience and background in construction greatly helps with the design. We cannot recommend Mr. Murray enough to future clients.

From the owner: An integral first step of building any home is to build it on paper. And when it comes to your…read moredream home, it's essential that the design is detailed, precise, and, most importantly, unique to your vision. At Builder Design Studio, I'm passionate about helping homeowners, and my way of sharing that passion is by drawing affordable floor plans. I've been designing homes since 1991, and I built homes from 1975-2009. This first-hand experience has provided me with a unique understanding of what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a house. It also enables me to create a plan that can be executed efficiently by the builder. Get in touch today to learn more about my award-winning designs.

5 stars for sure! I have been a licensed Realtor for 18 years and having a good contractor you…read moretrust is a must! Andrew and his team are a great resource. I send all of my clients his way and they are always super impressed. Very knowledgeable and communicative the whole way.

We worked with Clark Richardson to build a master suite addition on our house. They were great to…read morework with and very flexible in making changes as our thoughts on the project evolved. We loved the design they came up with and all the extra advice they had on finish materials, fixtures, etc. They worked closely with the builder and were diligent in noticing anything that didn't look quite right (often stuff that we didn't even notice). Overall we had a great experience and would highly recommend them.

From the owner: Clark Richardson Architects practices design with the goal of creating contemporary architectural…read moreexperiences through form, sustainability and detail. We specialize in green building, sustainable residential and commercial design as well as feasibility planning. We have an architectural studio in Santa Fe and Austin and a design studios in New Orleans.

We met Jim Gunn of Southpass Design/Build by accident, but my wife and I are glad we did. We were…read morein the process of designing our dream home, but didn't have a builder or architect. Someone recommended Jim, so we scheduled a meeting. It was great that he's both an architect and a builder because he understands that not every design is readily buildable. I gave Jim my plans and told him to aggressively review them and let me know where I was doing something really dumb. Jim and I worked to modify my plan, and then design the esthetics and beauty of the home. He worked with my wife & I every step of the way. When I came to actually executing and building the plan, Jim and we worked closely together. We paid Jim's firm a flat fee, and all materials and labor were passthrough costs to us. My wife had a blast shopping for fixtures on Amazon, eBay, etc. Jim's philosophy and mine was "If the fixture is a ceiling fan in a 2-story family room, nobody will be close enough to see it, so economize. If it's a front door, kitchen detail, master bath, spend the money to make it beautiful." We built the house using 2x6 framing for structural rigidity and for thicker insulation. Used spray foam under the roof and in the walls for energy efficiency. Variable speed AC compressor and tankless water heaters have worked well to keep utility costs low. (Our highest electricity bill in summer for 4,015 sq ft was $178.). Also used 2x6's and batt insulation for bedroom to living area walls for sound deadening. Jim's subcontractors did a quality job, especially his concrete crew, and framing crew. Our frame is built better than most I've seen in Houston & San Antonio. Most importantly, Jim and his crews worked with us throughout the entire process. They quickly resolved any deficiencies that I found (I'm an engineer and visited the job site almost every day -- sometimes twice). We had professional inspectors review the slab reinforcement prior to pouring, the framing, and the HVAC installation. We have now lived in our custom-design, custom-built dream home since August 2024 and couldn't be happier. I heartily recommend Jim and Southpass Design/Build for your home project! Oh, by the way, it's not often you can go through a project like this and still say your builder is a friend. Jim is that guy. Don & Nancy C.

Stay away from these guys at all costs. They built our house in La Vernia (it was a spec house)…read moreand the craftsmanship on the flooring an the other finishes was atrocious. In fact the only thing worst than their craftsmanship was the customer service they provided on their warranty they supposedly provided with the house. I was not able to get them to come out and do basic repairs caused by their shoddy subs work. All in all they are a disaster and I would highly recommend not buying from them directly.