familiar forms | modern functions
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a home should have character
in a world that often favors sterile, mass-produced design, we are a partner for those who choose to build with beauty and grace.
by blending modern functionality with architecture that feels familiar and native to its surroundings, we create homes rich in warmth, character, and life.
Services
Designing your home around how you actually live.
We discuss your daily routines: how you cook, host friends, do laundry, and where you like to have your morning coffee. We explore your neighborhood and note the scale and styling that is appropriate. Merging the two together, we iterate through options until we arrive at the perfect design together.
Architectural Design
Clear, permit-ready documents for construction.
We translate the design into standardized technical plans that are purposefully clear and complete, ensuring accurate contractor bidding and a smooth building process.
Architectural Drawings
Handling the project logistics.
As your agent, we manage the stressful details, protect your time, and make sure the project stays true to the original design. Think of us as your advocate from start to finish.
Owner Agent
our approach
the convergence of:
artistic & practical
familiar & new
charming & efficient
who we are
Angela Pieper
Principal Architect
Wife, mother, architect, and artist.
Angela grew up near Austin, TX. She earned a degree in Architecture and a minor in architectural history from Texas A&M. In college, she was privileged to spend extended time abroad and fell in love with the charm and history of places like Greece, Italy, and France.
Angela spent years working in commercial architecture before earning her license and joining her husband at a luxury home builder in Dallas, TX.
During this time, she also founded a thriving art business (@eddiefayeco), selling commissioned paintings and earning honors as an Emerging Artist for the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival.
Her talents and experiences bloom at Pieper Architecture where her artistic vision and natural pragmatism find perfect balance.
Jake Pieper
President
Husband, father, builder, and musician.
Jake grew up outside of Fort Worth, TX. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Jake began his career estimating and managing construction projects as large as $360 million.
He later leveraged this experience as Vice President of a luxury home builder, where he developed an obsession with building science, fine craftsmanship, and architectural history.
Today, his systems-driven approach provides the backdrop for Pieper Architecture to deliver a seamless experience.