Business Details
Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design in Austin
Mf Architecture is an award-winning licensed architecture and interior design practice dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for residential and commercial projects of all scales. Our approach prioritizes client needs, site-specific considerations, and functional requirements over rigid aesthetic formulas, combining expertise with creativity to solve complex challenges. As both a design studio and an academic think tank connected to the University of Texas at Austin, we integrate theoretical research with practical execution to realize exceptional buildings.Our collaborative process emphasizes transparency, fostering direct engagement with clients and builders while promoting sustainable design principles through energy-efficient strategies, passive daylighting, and material choices that enhance indoor air quality. Recognized nationally and locally with accolades from the American Institute of Architects and featured in publications like Architectural Record and Dwell Magazine, our work balances restraint and expression to create spaces that positively impact daily life and the environment.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Renovations
ADUs
Adaptive Reuse
Medical Office Design
Wellness Centers
Multi-family Housing
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning architectural solutions recognized by the American Institute of Architects.
- Our collaborative design process includes direct client and builder engagement.
- We specialize in sustainable design with advanced energy-efficient strategies.
- Our team combines academic research with practical construction expertise.
- We serve diverse project types from residential estates to medical offices.
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces that prioritize functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic innovation. Our approach focuses on client-specific needs while integrating site-responsive design elements. Projects range from urban houses to large estates, emphasizing natural light, material authenticity, and spatial flow to enhance daily living experiences.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services deliver functional, inspiring environments for businesses and institutions. We specialize in medical offices, workspaces, and mixed-use developments that balance brand identity with operational efficiency. Through collaborative planning and sustainable material choices, we create spaces that support productivity and reflect organizational values.
Sustainable Design
We implement energy-efficient systems, passive daylighting strategies, and eco-conscious material selections to minimize environmental impact. Our sustainable approach aligns with modernist principles of holistic design, addressing both building performance and occupant well-being through innovative solutions that reduce long-term operational costs.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating cohesive, functional environments that complement architectural elements. We specialize in material selection, spatial optimization, and lighting design that enhance user experience while maintaining alignment with the building's structural intent and sustainability goals.
Renovations
We transform existing structures through thoughtful renovations that preserve architectural character while modernizing functionality. Our process addresses structural integrity, energy efficiency, and adaptive reuse strategies to extend building lifespans and meet contemporary living or operational standards.
People
Matt Fajkus
Principal Architect
Licensed architect and founder with academic ties to UT Austin, specializing in concept-driven design and sustainable innovation through award-winning residential and commercial projects.
Sarah Johnson
Senior Designer
Experienced designer focusing on material research and daylighting strategies, contributing to multiple award-winning projects featured in national architectural publications.
Ingrid Gonzalez
Project Architect
Licensed professional managing complex commercial projects, specializing in medical office design and construction documentation for high-performance buildings.
Tony Marco
Design Associate
Emerging designer supporting conceptual development and technical detailing, with expertise in digital modeling and sustainable building systems integration.
Andrea Barrios
Interior Designer
Specialist in interior space planning and material selection, creating cohesive environments that enhance architectural concepts while meeting functional requirements across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial design, interior architecture, sustainable solutions, renovations, ADUs, and adaptive reuse projects with a focus on client-specific needs.
How do you approach sustainable design?
Our approach includes energy-efficient systems, passive daylighting, and eco-conscious materials to create buildings that minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant well-being.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine academic research with practical construction knowledge, maintaining a collaborative process that directly involves clients and builders throughout the design journey.
Are you affiliated with educational institutions?
Yes, we maintain a direct connection to theoretical and technological research at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture.
What project types have you completed?
Our portfolio includes residential estates, urban houses, medical offices, wellness centers, multi-family housing, and commercial workspaces across Texas and beyond.
