Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in Corpus Christi
Founded by Emma Freeman and Sheldon Schroeder, fresch architects is a Corpus Christi-based firm dedicated to client-focused architectural solutions. Our approach begins with understanding each client's unique vision, needs, and budget, ensuring tailored design outcomes across commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential sectors. With over 30 years of combined experience, our principals have managed projects in diverse environments from Texas to Antarctica, leveraging expertise in sustainable design and building information modeling (BIM). We maintain partner-led project oversight from inception to completion, ensuring continuity and accountability.Our technical proficiency in materials, systems, and regional climate challenges enables creative solutions that balance functionality with artistic integrity. Collaborative processes involving owners, engineers, and contractors remain central to our practice. Our team's academic contributions, LEED-certified projects, and community engagement reflect our commitment to advancing architectural excellence while addressing local and global design challenges.
Services
Commercial Architecture
Educational Design
Healthcare Facilities
Residential Projects
Sustainable Design
Institutional Buildings
Retail Spaces
Civic Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of diverse architectural experience across five continents
- Our LEED-certified professionals prioritize sustainable, climate-responsive design
- Partner-led projects ensure consistent oversight from concept to completion
- We utilize advanced BIM software for efficient, precise design development
- Our team combines technical expertise with deep regional climate knowledge
Services
Commercial Architecture
We create functional commercial spaces that balance aesthetics with practical requirements. Our expertise includes retail centers, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. Our designs optimize spatial efficiency while meeting local climate challenges through sustainable material selection and energy-efficient systems.
Educational Design
Our educational facilities prioritize learning environments that enhance student engagement and safety. We design K-12 schools, university buildings, and training centers with adaptable spaces for modern pedagogical approaches. Our experience includes projects for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and other academic institutions.
Healthcare Facilities
We specialize in healthcare environments that combine technical precision with patient-centered design. Our portfolio includes clinics, wellness centers, and medical office buildings. We incorporate infection control protocols, accessibility standards, and specialized building systems for healthcare operations.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable approach integrates passive cooling systems, energy-efficient materials, and climate-responsive design. We've completed multiple LEED Platinum-certified projects and specialize in ultra-remote site construction challenges. Our team applies cold deep seawater HVAC solutions and other innovative green technologies.
Residential Projects
We design custom residences that respond to site-specific conditions and client lifestyles. Our portfolio includes coastal cottages, urban homes, and remote retreats. We incorporate regional materials and climate-adaptive features while maintaining architectural artistry in every residential project.
People
Emma Nicole Freeman
Architect & Principal
Licensed architect with 20+ years of experience across six countries. Specializes in sustainable design and LEED certification. Adjunct professor at Del Mar College and author of 'Out in Architecture' (2023).
Sheldon Schroeder
Architect & Principal
20-year Texas coastal architecture specialist. Graduate of Oklahoma State University. Expert in regional climate-responsive design. Former project manager for National Museum of the Pacific War expansion in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Zach Murphy
Production Manager
Corpus Christi native with technical expertise in architectural drafting. Joined fresch architects in 2018. Contributes to all major projects with detailed construction documentation and design implementation.
Zahra Fattahi
Design Professional
Master's graduate from Louisiana State University. Specializes in sustainable design and community engagement. Joined fresch architects in 2020. Experienced in resilient design for flood-affected regions.
Christina Hunter Villeda
Architectural Associate
Corpus Christi native with background in interior architecture. Combines homebuilding construction knowledge with architectural design. Active in local community development organizations including Corpus Christi Under 40.
Questions
What architectural services does fresch architects offer?
We provide commercial, educational, healthcare, residential, and civic architecture services with expertise in sustainable design and BIM technology.
Where does fresch architects operate?
While based in Corpus Christi, Texas, we serve clients across Texas, Kansas, Hawaii, Nicaragua, and Antarctica.
What makes fresch architects unique?
Our partner-led approach, 30+ years of global experience, and integration of climate-responsive design set us apart in architectural practice.
How does fresch architects handle project management?
Each project receives dedicated partner oversight from initial concept through construction completion for consistent quality control.
