familiar forms | modern functions

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a home should have character

We believe families and neighborhoods thrive when homes are full of character and built with integrity—qualities often missing in today’s build culture.

By blending modern functionality with charming architecture, we help families create spaces that accentuate the beauty and minimize the burden of everyday 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 drawings 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

Rendered Concepts

  • Elevation | Lakewood Hills, vol 1

  • Elevation | Little Forrest Hills, vol 1

  • Elevation | M-Streets, vol 1

  • Kitchen | M-Streets, vol 1

  • Interior | Little Forrest Hills, vol 1

  • Kitchen | Lakewood Hills, vol 1

  • Floorplan | Little Forrest Hills, vol 1

who we are

Angela Pieper

Principal Architect, NCARB

Licensed architect and accomplished artist (@EddieFayeCo), Angela is thoughtful and practical.

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.

Her talents and experiences bloom at Pieper Architecture where her artistic vision and natural pragmatism find perfect balance.

More than personal prestige, her aim is to help families create meaningful homes to share the beauty of everyday life together.

Jake Pieper

President

Engineer and entrepreneur, Jake is curious and persistent.

Jake grew up near Fort Worth, TX. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Jake began his career estimating and managing large industrial construction projects.

He went on to reapply his experience working with corporate firms as the Vice President of a luxury home builder, where he developed an obsession with building science, fine craftsmanship, and architectural history.

As a natural systems thinker, he is constantly learning and seeking out new ideas to elevate both the quality of our design and the experience of working with us.

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