Business Details
Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design in Austin
Mf Architecture is an award-winning licensed practice specializing in residential and commercial architecture and interior design. Our approach prioritizes client needs, site-specific solutions, and functional requirements over rigid aesthetics. We combine collaborative design processes with academic research connections to deliver innovative, sustainable buildings. Our teams expertise spans diverse project types, including adaptive reuse, medical offices, and multi-family developments. We integrate advanced sustainable design principles like passive daylighting and energy-efficient systems to create healthy, high-performance spaces.Recognized nationally and locally, our work has received accolades from AIA National and Texas Society of Architects. Projects like the 2019 AIA National Award-winning Westlake Dermatology Marble Falls reflect our commitment to excellence. We maintain transparency in design collaboration with clients and builders while balancing creative expression with practicality. Publications such as Architectural Record and Dwell Magazine have featured our concept-driven, meticulously crafted projects. Our philosophy emphasizes architectures role in driving positive local and global change through intelligent design.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Architecture
Sustainable Design
Interior Design
Adaptive Reuse
Medical Office Design
Multi-Family Development
Workspace Design
Highlights and features
- We offer collaborative design processes directly involving clients and builders.
- Our team holds advanced expertise in sustainable design principles and energy efficiency.
- We maintain academic partnerships for cutting-edge architectural research integration.
- Our firm has received 20+ national and local design awards since inception.
- We specialize in diverse project types from medical offices to adaptive reuse developments.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable solutions
Creative approach
Client-focused
Innovative architecture
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces tailored to client lifestyles and site conditions. Our approach balances aesthetic innovation with functional practicality while maintaining sustainability. Projects range from urban houses to luxury estates with energy-efficient systems integration.
Commercial Architecture
Our commercial designs optimize functionality and brand identity for workplaces and medical facilities. We implement daylighting strategies and healthy material choices while ensuring code compliance. Recent projects include award-winning dermatology clinics and tech office spaces.
Sustainable Design
We integrate passive solar design, energy recovery systems, and low-impact materials to create LEED-certifiable buildings. Our approach reduces environmental footprint while enhancing occupant wellness through natural lighting and ventilation solutions.
Interior Design
Our interior solutions maximize spatial efficiency while maintaining aesthetic cohesion with exterior architecture. Services include material specification, furniture selection, and ADA-compliant layouts for both residential and commercial environments.
Adaptive Reuse
We transform existing structures into modern functional spaces while preserving historical elements. Our process includes structural analysis, code upgrades, and sustainable retrofitting to extend building lifecycles and reduce demolition waste.
People
Matt Fajkus
Founder & Principal Architect
Licensed architect and University of Texas professor with 20+ years experience. Leads design vision while bridging academic research with practical applications. Recipient of multiple AIA design awards for innovative projects.
Sarah Johnson
Senior Designer
Specializes in sustainable material selection and daylighting analysis. Holds LEED AP certification with expertise in energy modeling for residential and commercial projects.
Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston
Project Architect
Manages complex commercial developments with focus on medical office buildings. Expertise in ADA compliance and healthcare facility design standards through multiple award-winning clinic projects.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We don't follow specific styles but create context-driven designs responding to client needs, site conditions, and functional requirements while incorporating sustainable principles.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we offer full-service design for residential estates, urban homes, medical offices, workspaces, and mixed-use developments with equal expertise in both sectors.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use passive solar strategies, energy-efficient systems, and low-VOC materials. Our buildings optimize natural lighting, implement rainwater harvesting, and achieve high-performance standards without compromising aesthetics.
Can you work on historic building renovations?
Yes, our adaptive reuse expertise includes preserving historical elements while modernizing systems for energy efficiency and contemporary functionality in residential and commercial contexts.
What awards has the firm received?
We've earned 20+ national and regional awards including AIA National Design Awards and multiple recognitions from Texas Society of Architects for innovative residential and medical projects.
