A complete guide to lake house design in Texas Hill Country covering lot selection, LCRA permits, passive shading, materials, outdoor living, and budgets from $275 to $500+ per square foot.
Texas Residential Architecture
Texas Residential Architecture & Interior Design
Brickmoon Design is a Texas residential architecture firm with offices in Houston and Wimberley, serving clients across the state from Greater Houston to the Texas Hill Country, Austin, the Highland Lakes, and beyond. Full details on every service are available on the residential architecture services page. Architecture and interior design operate under one roof — one team managing both disciplines from the first consultation through construction completion. There is no second firm to coordinate with, no handoff between a design phase and an interiors phase, and no gap between what the architecture shows and what the interiors deliver. That integration is available to homeowners on every project type, at every scale, anywhere in Texas.
Residential Architecture Services Across Texas
Brickmoon Design provides six core residential design services to homeowners throughout Texas.
Custom Home Design
Custom home design starts with land and a vision. Brickmoon develops site-specific designs through conceptual sketches, 3D renderings, construction drawings, and permit coordination — covering projects from $850K to $12M+ in construction value across Houston, Austin, the Hill Country, and the Texas lakes.
Interior Design
Brickmoon maintains a full in-house interior design team led by Director Laura Rickaway. Material selections, space planning, lighting, custom furniture, and finishes are handled by the same firm producing the architecture. Texas clients receive fully coordinated architecture and interiors without managing two separate relationships.
Lake House Architecture
Lake house architecture in Texas requires site-specific knowledge — LCRA permitting, waterfront setbacks, flood zone compliance, and elevation requirements vary significantly by lake and county. Brickmoon has designed lake properties across Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, Lake Conroe, Canyon Lake, and the greater Highland Lakes system.
Home Additions
Home additions extend an existing property without displacement. Brickmoon designs additions that connect to the original structure in scale, proportion, and material — producing a result that reads as a single cohesive home rather than a visible extension.
Whole-Home Remodeling & Renovation
Full home remodeling in Texas demands the same rigor as new construction. Structural modifications, systems coordination, permit management, and interior integration are handled as a single process by one team — not coordinated across multiple firms.
Historic Renovation
Historic renovation requires working knowledge of local preservation standards and the materials that define each structure’s original character. Brickmoon works in historic districts across Houston and Austin, bringing homes into modern function while maintaining the design integrity that makes them worth preserving.
The Brickmoon Design Process for Texas Projects
Brickmoon Design follows a six-step process that keeps Texas clients informed and confident at every stage of their project.
Initial Consultation
Every Texas project begins with a direct conversation about the site, the homeowner’s lifestyle, and the long-term goals for the property. Site visits occur early, before any design work begins.
Site Analysis
The full site is documented — property boundaries, utility locations, drainage patterns, solar orientation, views, and all applicable regulatory constraints. In Texas, that frequently includes LCRA waterfront rules, county setback requirements, HOA deed restrictions, and municipal zoning conditions that directly shape what can be built.
Conceptual Design
Multiple design directions are developed and presented through 3D renderings and virtual walkthroughs. Texas clients see their future home and respond to it before any construction commitment is made.
Detailed Design & Documentation
Every specification is finalized: structural systems, window placement, kitchen and bath layouts, material selections, and interior finishes. Architecture and interior design develop in parallel so nothing conflicts when the project reaches the construction phase.
Permitting & Code Review
Brickmoon manages permit submissions, building code analysis, and zoning review for projects across Texas. Clients do not navigate city or county approval processes independently — the Brickmoon team handles it as a standard part of every engagement.
Construction Administration
Regular site visits throughout the build verify that the finished work matches the approved design. The team addresses contractor questions in real time and resolves field issues before they compound into costly corrections.
Why Texas Homeowners Choose Brickmoon Design
Learn more about the firm — the principals, the team, and the award-winning record behind every Texas project.
- Architecture and Interior Design Under One Roof — One team, one timeline, one vision. Texas clients avoid the coordination overhead of managing two separate firms across a project that requires both disciplines to work together from the start.
- Award-Winning Texas Residential Work — Houston’s Best Prism Award, multiple Star Awards, and consecutive Best of Houzz recognition reflect a standard maintained across project types, scales, and markets throughout the state.
- Founder-Led on Every Project — Jeremy McFarland brings 27+ years of architectural experience to every engagement. Texas clients work directly with the firm’s principal — not a project manager standing between the client and the design.
- Two-Office Statewide Coverage — Brickmoon operates from Houston and Wimberley, with active project experience across Greater Houston, the Texas Hill Country, Austin, the Highland Lakes, San Antonio, and the Texas coast.
- Full-Service Scope — Site planning, 3D renderings, structural coordination, code analysis, permit management, interior design, and construction oversight are handled by a single team from start to finish.
What Texas Clients Say About Brickmoon Design
Client reviews across Google, Houzz, and HomeAdvisor consistently highlight Brickmoon’s listening skills, the quality and creativity of the design work, and the practical advantages of managing architecture and interior design through a single firm. Brickmoon holds a 4.8-star Google rating and a 4.9-star Houzz rating across 63+ reviews.
Brickmoon Design Texas Portfolio
Browse completed residential projects across Texas — custom homes, lake houses, historic renovations, and whole-home remodels representing the firm’s range of work across styles, scales, and markets throughout the state.
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Contact Brickmoon Design — Texas
Schedule an initial consultation to discuss a custom home, remodel, addition, or lake house project anywhere in Texas.
Houston Headquarters
7155 Old Katy Rd, Suite N190
Houston, Texas 77024
Central Texas / Hill Country Office
13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 111
Wimberley, Texas 78676
Texas Residential Architecture FAQs
Does Brickmoon Design work across all of Texas?
Yes. Brickmoon Design serves clients throughout Texas from two offices — Houston and Wimberley. Active project areas include Greater Houston, Austin, the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio, the Highland Lakes, and the Texas coast.
What types of residential projects does Brickmoon handle in Texas?
Brickmoon works on new custom homes, whole-home remodels, home additions, lake house and waterfront projects, and historic renovations throughout Texas. Construction budgets range from $80K additions to $12M+ custom builds.
Does Brickmoon offer both architecture and interior design in Texas?
Yes, and that integration is a core differentiator. Brickmoon’s interior design team, led by Director Laura Rickaway, works alongside the architecture team from the early design phases through final material selections and furnishings. Texas clients receive a fully coordinated result through one firm.
Why should Texas homeowners hire a residential architect?
Licensed architects bring building science expertise, structural coordination, code compliance, and design problem-solving to a project before construction begins. In Texas, that includes navigating LCRA waterfront regulations, county setback requirements, local historic district standards, and municipal permitting — all of which shape the outcome significantly.
How long does a residential architecture project take in Texas?
New custom homes typically run 12–18 months from design through permitting. Home additions take 6–12 months. Whole-home remodels range from 3–9 months depending on scope, site complexity, and the municipal or county review timeline for the specific Texas market.
What architectural styles does Brickmoon work in across Texas?
Brickmoon works across modern, traditional, transitional, farmhouse, Hill Country vernacular, Craftsman, Mediterranean, contemporary, and coastal styles. The firm designs around the client, the site, and the regional context — not a single signature aesthetic.
Does Brickmoon handle Texas lake house projects?
Yes. Lake house and waterfront architecture is a dedicated Brickmoon service. The firm has designed properties across Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, Lake Conroe, Canyon Lake, and the broader Highland Lakes system, with working knowledge of LCRA regulations and waterfront-specific design requirements.
What does residential architecture cost in Texas?
Architectural fees are based on project scope, site complexity, and construction budget. Brickmoon provides custom quotes after an initial consultation where the full scope is understood. Construction budgets on completed Texas projects have ranged from $80K additions to $12M+ custom homes.
Does Brickmoon manage permits for Texas projects?
Yes. Permit submissions, building code analysis, and zoning review are included in every Brickmoon engagement. Clients do not manage approvals independently — the team handles all city and county submissions as a standard part of the project.
How is Brickmoon different from other Texas residential architects?
Most Texas residential architecture firms offer architecture alone. Brickmoon combines architecture and interior design in a single firm, which eliminates coordination gaps, shortens timelines, and produces better outcomes than managing two separate teams across the same project.
Texas Service Areas
Brickmoon Design serves clients throughout Texas. Explore the firm’s dedicated location pages by market:
Additional service areas include The Heights, New Braunfels, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Georgetown, Livingston, Katy, Sugar Land, and communities across Greater Houston, Central Texas, the Highland Lakes, and the Texas coast.
Related Resources for Texas Homeowners
The Brickmoon residential architecture blog covers the custom home design process, Texas-specific building considerations, lake house design, Hill Country architecture, interior design integration, and what homeowners across Texas need to know before starting a residential project.
