RE S I D E N T I A L   D E S I G N / B U I L D

Sentient Architecture maintains a strategic design/build relationship with a residential construction company, Texas Country Home.  This general contracting business was previously owned by Christopher K. Travis, but was sold in 2002 to his son Shiloh Travis, who now independently owns and operates it.  Texas Country Home is one of the premier high-end residential builders in Texas. Fortwenty-five years it has produced high-end residential projects in avariety of styles, including new homes that are replicas of historic architecture.  It also relocates and restores antique buildings,log cabins and other historic properties.

Forclients who prefer to work within the design/build process andparameters, Sentient Architecture offers discounted, custom home designservices when working with Texas Country Home.  Although thearchitecture and general contracting companies operate independently,this team approach offers clients a turn-key service taking the projectfrom conceptual design through construction completion.  Bothcompanies believe that in most custom home project circumstances, thedesign/build process is a superior delivery approach to a competitivebid process.  The reasoning behind this belief isthat the contractor is involved earlier during the design process andprovides the team with an additional set of skillsandknowledge- specifically budget management and currentconstruction trends- that can be applied throughout the design'sdevelopment.  With today's ever-changing construction market, this is invaluable information when controlling project budgets.

However,if a client prefers to utilize a traditional competitive bidprocess, Sentient Architecture provides upgraded design anddrawing/documentation services, which guide the client through bidding,contract negotiation and construction. This deliveryapproach requires higher levels of detailed drawings and specificationdocumentation so that contractor bids can be accurately and equallyevaluated.  As a result, the firm charges a higher fee for designs destined for this delivery approach.  If you have further questions regarding either of these delivery approaches, please contact Brett Pitt at 512-444-0777 for more information.