Business Details
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Austin, TX
Mf Architecture is an award-winning architectural and interior design practice dedicated to creating innovative solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our approach prioritizes client needs, site-specific considerations, and functional requirements over rigid aesthetic formulas. We combine collaborative design processes with academic research and technological expertise to deliver buildings that enhance daily life. Our team draws from diverse backgrounds to address complex challenges with creativity and technical precision. Specializing in sustainable design, we integrate energy-efficient strategies, passive daylighting, and material choices that promote healthy indoor environments. Recognized nationally and locally, our work has received accolades from the American Institute of Architects and other prestigious organizations.Our projects appear in leading publications like Architectural Record and Dwell Magazine, reflecting our commitment to concept-driven design and craftsmanship. We maintain transparent communication with clients and builders throughout every project phase, ensuring alignment with our core values of honesty, functionality, and design excellence. Our practice bridges academic innovation with real-world application, directly connected to the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture. By embracing sustainability as a transformative movement, we strive to create positive local and global impacts through intelligent design.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Sustainable Design
Interior Design
Adaptive Reuse
Medical Office Design
Multi-Family Housing
Workspace Solutions
Urban Planning
Conceptual Design
Highlights and features
- We implement a collaborative design process with direct client engagement
- Our team combines academic research with practical architectural expertise
- We specialize in sustainable design principles with measurable benefits
- Our firm has received 20+ national and regional design awards
- We maintain transparent communication throughout all project phases
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- Texas Society of Architects
- AIA Austin
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces that respond to site conditions and client lifestyles. Our approach integrates sustainable materials, natural light optimization, and functional layouts. Projects range from single-family estates to urban infill developments, all emphasizing quality craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating productive, aesthetically engaging work environments. We specialize in medical offices, tech workspaces, and mixed-use developments that balance brand identity with operational efficiency. All projects incorporate wellness-focused design principles and energy-saving technologies.
Sustainable Design
We implement proven sustainability strategies including passive solar design, rainwater harvesting systems, and low-impact material selection. Our team stays current with LEED standards and local green building codes to deliver environmentally responsible solutions that reduce long-term operating costs.
Interior Design
Our interior design services create cohesive environments that extend architectural concepts into functional interiors. We focus on material harmony, lighting design, and spatial flow to enhance user experience while maintaining alignment with project sustainability goals.
Adaptive Reuse
We transform existing structures into modern, functional spaces while preserving historical character. Our approach maximizes material reuse, improves energy performance, and adapts buildings for contemporary needs without compromising architectural integrity.
People
Matt Fajkus
Principal Architect
Licensed architect and founder with 15+ years of experience in sustainable design. Adjunct professor at UT School of Architecture. Recipient of multiple AIA design awards for innovative residential and commercial projects.
Sarah Johnson
Senior Designer
LEED-certified designer specializing in energy-efficient building systems. Leads sustainability initiatives and material research for all firm projects. Holds master's degree in architectural engineering from UT Austin.
Ingrid Gonzalez
Project Manager
12-year veteran managing complex commercial projects from concept through construction. Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining project timelines while ensuring design integrity.
Tony Marco
Design Associate
Recent Rice School of Architecture graduate bringing expertise in digital modeling and parametric design. Contributes creative solutions for complex spatial challenges while maintaining practical construction knowledge.
Andrea Alvarez Barrios
Interior Designer
Specializes in creating cohesive interior environments that complement architectural concepts. Focuses on material selection, lighting design, and custom furniture solutions that enhance user experience and sustainability.
Questions
What types of architectural projects do you specialize in?
We work on residential and commercial projects including single-family homes, multi-family housing, medical offices, workspace design, and adaptive reuse developments.
Do you offer sustainable design services?
Yes, sustainability is core to our practice. We integrate energy-efficient systems, passive daylighting, and environmentally responsible materials into all our projects.
How does your design process work?
We begin with client consultations to understand needs and site conditions, followed by concept development, detailed design, and construction documentation with ongoing builder collaboration.
What awards has your firm received?
Our projects have won over 20 awards including AIA National Design Awards, Texas Society of Architects honors, and multiple AIA Austin recognitions since 2019.
Reviews (5)
Ankur J. P.
May 09, 2018
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I hired MF Architecture for design of a custom home in the Austin area (slightly removed from the urban core). MF was one of the last Architecture firms I interviewed. After meeting Matt Fajkus and David Birt to discuss the project, I was immediately convinced that MF Architecture was the best firm for the project and hired them the next day. I have been very impressed with MF Architecture and am convinced that the final product will be outstanding because of MF Architecture's expertise in the design of custom homes. In such a competitive Architecture market here in Austin, MF Architecture
Savannah S.
Mar 19, 2018
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MF Architecture is a team comprised of highly skilled and diverse individuals who not only embody professionalism to the highest degree, but also go above and beyond to create thoughtful, sustainable, and beautiful architecture. Every designer always puts the client's desires first and gives 110% to achieve the set goals. You can always count on the MF Architecture team to complete the best possible version of a project in a timely manner. In addition to catering to client satisfaction, members at the firm care deeply about Austin and the future of the built environment. Choose MF and you
Ron R. Browning
Dec 12, 2017
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Fantastic modern designs. Great utilization of space. Matt and his team are an absolute delight to work with.
Jamison T.
Nov 19, 2014
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I hired Matt Fajkus and his team to help me with a very small kitchen remodel project. I paid them $2,000 up front and they provided me with a few sketches which I choose one. I feel like I wasted my money on this firm. Nothing is efficient about this small kitchen. None of their ideas were very creative and I feel they did not take my project seriously since it was a small project. They ran up my bill $600 over the initial retainer without informing me of the potential overage. I would never hire them again. Do not waste your money on this firm.
Cary Laudadio
Oct 10, 2014
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MF architecture is an up and coming firm in Austin with some of the best people you'll ever meet. We've been thoroughly impressed with the service received and look forward to a lengthy relationship. I'll be keeping my ears open for anyone who is looking for architectural needs. Keep up the great work MF!
