The Paragon Journal · Central Texas Site Selection
For homeowners
A home worth designing around you.
A remarkable site, a distinctive architectural idea, or a demanding family program deserves the attention of a licensed architect.
From lake lots to tight infill, we design around how you live—with clear communication from first sketch to finished drawings.
Good residential architecture brings several kinds of judgment together: the spaces you want to inhabit, the character of the building, the opportunities of the land, and the technical work required to make it buildable.
We listen, test alternatives, and develop the relationships among rooms, views, light, and outdoor space. Structural and engineering coordination and regulatory questions are part of that process.
You work directly with a Texas-licensed architect, from early design studies through the development of architectural documents. The architectural seal is part of that professional responsibility; the value begins with the thinking that shapes the home.
Designing for difficult sites ↗
The idea in practice
A spatial idea carried through the whole home
At Woodview, geometric composition and the relationship between the house and its outdoor spaces give the home its identity. The plan, openings, and roof forms are developed together.
This is where architectural training makes a difference: testing alternatives and carrying a clear idea through proportion, circulation, daylight, and construction.
How a project typically moves
Discovery and constraints
We visit the site, read code and zoning with you, and align on program, budget, and schedule. The tricky parts get named up front so the design stays tied to what is real on the ground.
Schematic design
Massing and siting are tested against grade, access, and code. Options are weighed for how they will build, how they will read on a permit set, and how they will feel to live in.
Design development and documentation
Detailing, enclosure, and consultant coordination are shaped for buildable results. Reviewers and the field should be able to read the set without guessing.
Universal design and aging in place
Comfort and access work best when they are part of the architecture from day one, woven in alongside massing, circulation, and structure. The homes we are proudest of plan for how you will live years from now, not only how the first photo will look.
Explore long-term livability ↗Multi-generational living
Suite-based plans for households who want to be together and still have their own rhythm—parents and adult children, extended family, or a home that can flex as life changes. Privacy, dignity, and day-to-day life that still feels like home.
Explore multigenerational living ↗
The idea in practice
Design reaches into the everyday rooms
At Jeff Davis, the kitchen and living space carry the architectural character indoors. The arrangement of work areas, gathering spaces, materials, and openings shapes how the home is used every day.
Selected projects
Traditional architecture, tailored to the household
Texas ranch · entertaining
Old Burnet
A Texas ranch home with a multizone rear porch, full entertaining amenities, and a four-car garage.
Craftsman · outdoor living
St. Amant Residence
A developed Craftsman residence with generous outdoor living and an entertainment-friendly family plan.
Texas Tuscan · lakeview home
Lawless Residence
A Texas Tuscan lakeview home with a formal drive court, symmetrical planning, balconies, terraces, and tile roofs.
What clients say
Paragon designed four homes for me. All of the designs were well thought-out and innovative. David is a great listener and communicator. It was apparent that he took everything I told him into consideration.
— Rob R.
I am very impressed by Paragon Design's excellence in design. The project went very smoothly and remarkably fast. Due to a knee surgery, we had a deadline and specific requirements. The results were really amazing. I would use them again in a heartbeat.
— Joel S.
Their honesty and professionalism are truly commendable. From the start, they communicated clearly about the project scope and costs. There were no hidden fees or surprises. Their transparency made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The team listened to our needs and delivered on their promises. The quality of their work speaks for itself.
— Richard A.
Tell us about your project
Whether you are looking at a difficult site, attached housing, a multi-generational layout, or a home where accessibility matters as much as the architecture—we would love to hear what you are thinking. A few sentences and whatever you know about the land is enough to start.
