1Val Glitsch

The current president of the Texas Society of Architects, Glitsch’s innovative, cutting-edge designs have made her one of the most sought-after builders in Houston. The Harvard-educated architect is known for her chic modern buildings built for the smart
2Val Glitsch

The current president of the Texas Society of Architects, Glitsch’s innovative, cutting-edge designs have made her one of the most sought-after builders in Houston. The Harvard-educated architect is known for her chic modern buildings built for the smart
3Jay Baker

This Houston architect’s long career is proof that one needn’t subscribe to trends or have an identifiable style to satisfy clients. “After 24 years in the business we have an extensive range of work,” says Baker, who spent a decade teaching architecture
4Jay Baker

This Houston architect’s long career is proof that one needn’t subscribe to trends or have an identifiable style to satisfy clients. “After 24 years in the business we have an extensive range of work,” says Baker, who spent a decade teaching architecture
5Curtis & Windham

Founders Bill Curtis and Russell Windham, both dedicated students of architectural history who spent their formative years on the East Coast and abroad, emphasize “appropriateness” over flash in the homes designed by their Houston firm. “Instead of seeki
6Curtis & Windham

Founders Bill Curtis and Russell Windham, both dedicated students of architectural history who spent their formative years on the East Coast and abroad, emphasize “appropriateness” over flash in the homes designed by their Houston firm. “Instead of seeki
7Stern and Bucek

With projects running the gamut from the Menil House restoration to The Bleyzer House (pictured above), Stern and Bucek is nothing if not versatile. “Renovation is really what architecture is about,” says David Bucek. “You’re making a space livable.” (Al
8Stern and Bucek

With projects running the gamut from the Menil House restoration to The Bleyzer House (pictured above), Stern and Bucek is nothing if not versatile. “Renovation is really what architecture is about,” says David Bucek. “You’re making a space livable.” (Al
9Donna Kacmar

This University of Houston professor is known for creating small, exquisite dwellings intimately connected to their surroundings. “I think that people who are modest-income professionals should be able to live in great spaces,” says Kacmar, who in 2013 w
10Donna Kacmar

This University of Houston professor is known for creating small, exquisite dwellings intimately connected to their surroundings. “I think that people who are modest-income professionals should be able to live in great spaces,” says Kacmar, who in 2013 w
We asked dozens of architects and experts which local firms they admired most, which were pushing boundaries and reimagining the way we live, and which they’d choose to build their own homes. These were the five names we heard most often.
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