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Austin residential design firm LaRue Architects proudly celebrates its 34th anniversary in 2023. These days, few things in Austin can claim a 34-year longevity, but this award-winning firm has endured, creating each new home as a unique and tailored piece of architecture that is specific to its owner and its site. Principal Jim LaRue and his team have perfected a Hill Country Contemporary vernacular that draws on regional building methods and materials and the unique environment – topography, wind, trees, and of course, sun – for its modernist-inspired approach to Central Texas living. Whether it’s a Westlake lakefront property, a tight site in Clarksville or a suburban context, LaRue’s work all around Austin captures what people love most about living here, from long views and big skies, to breezes through the treetops, glimpses of rolling hills, and frames of a vibrant cityscape. LaRue and his close-knit team cultivate a family atmosphere in the office that translates to their client relationships, many of which have been ongoing for decades. Staying deliberately small lets the team cater to clients’ needs with personal attention and hands-on problem solving. All along the way, these client relationships have been the core of the firm’s success. Often starting with an on-site meeting with lawn chairs and a cold beverage to experience the site at different times of the day, followed by lines on a sheet of trace paper and continuing all the way through to envisioning a child’s future wedding in the backyard, the relationship grows and solidifies over the course of years. The tried-and-tested team also includes top-notch builders and consultants who understand how to bring the firm’s work into realization. Over the past three decades, LaRue Architects’ homes have received dozens of awards and have been included on numerous homes tours. With more than 400 private residences under its belt, the firm completes a limited number of projects each year in order to enjoy the close contact with clients. Always pushing for innovation while striving for timeless design not beholden to gimmicks or trends, LaRue and his team continue to build the firm’s legacy of creating singular settings for an elegant and easy – uniquely Austin – way of life. Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you!

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Deck Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Home

Areas Served

Austin, Barton Creek, Bear Creek, Bee Cave, Hudson Bend, Jonestown, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Lost Creek, Mc Neil, Pflugerville, Point Venture, Rollingwood, San Leanna, Shady Hollow, Sunset Valley, The Hills, Volente, West Lake Hills, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Nashville, illinois, California, New York, San Antonio, Tennessee, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Spicewood, Spanish Oaks

Awards

2019 AIA-Austin Homes Tour selection 2015 & 2016 TSA Convention - panelist for 'Publish & Prosper' presentation 2010 AIA-Austin Homes Tour selection 2009 Home Builders Association (Best Product Design Custom in two categories & Best One of a Kind Custom)

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Business Name

LaRue Architects

Phone Number

+1 512-347-1688

Address

500 North Capital of Texas Highway, Building 8, Suite 110
Austin, TX 78746

Typical Job Cost

USD 1,000,000 - USD 15,000,000

New construction & significant remodels starting at $1,000,000

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