Daniel designed our custom home in a gated community outside of Austin in the Hill Country. We was impressed with his architectural vision from the beginning and after 10 in-person meetings ( 3 in person and 6 via zoom ) we had a fully developed architectural 3D model that we give you from all sides. Daniel was very generous with his time and since we have quite a few impressive views we wanted to capture all of the views perfeand all of the Hill Country ambiance read more

5 star Architect for a reason! Daniel has an architectural approach that I believe people will find very rare and refreshing these days. He is very giving of his time, knowledge, and is the most collaborative of the 3 Architects we have used on the 2 other custom homes we have built. As an example, even before we signed a contract he made multiple site visits to give us his friendly professional insight about several lots we were considering before we selected the property we ultimately purchased. He was extremely accommodating and friendly throughout the entire process. Collaboration is his priority from the beginning and he made it very convenient through the use of screen share as we designed the home together. We were really impressed with the architectural 3D model that Daniel created. It was amazing that we were able to have a computer-generated 3D model to visualize the complete exterior as well as the outdoor entertaining, outdoor kitchen, and the pool and spa area. We were able to have the majority of our meetings in the evenings after we got off work and we even did a screen share to collaborate on our laptop while we were out of town visiting family. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about both the architectural and contractual aspects of building, but he seems to have a great instinct for what the client is looking achieve. He also had the desire to study alternatives and create several layouts that might make the most sense for the lifestyle we described. Our custom home is amazing and we would definitely recommend him to our friends. We enjoyed the process of the architectural design of our custom home and even more surprisingly we enjoyed the building process that is often stressful. Instrumental in our smooth building process was Daniel's custom home building budget that he accurately laid out from the beginning giving us many options and associated costs. Daniel's project management and selection of the builder really took confusion out of the process and stress off of our lap. Other critical details that made build successful was his guidance and assistance with the interior design, kitchen, and bath design, and selection of all of our interior finishes and fixtures. Our kitchen and bathrooms really stand out with exceptional design and we are very grateful for that. All in all the 3% that he charged to be a complete steward of our project was an easy decision. We will definitely be using him in the future and so will our friends that are very impressed with our the result as well as our highly detailed and accurate design and building process. read more

We had an interesting time trying to find the right Architect in Austin during the covid and post covid times since demand peaked with historically low interest rates. We know it would be difficult to estimate construction costs and navigate city regulations. We called quite a few architecture firms but their price was very high and typically a percentage of the construction cost which seems to always go up in their favor. Daniel gave us a flat rate and did the entire architectural package for half of the other quotes we received. Daniel was responsive and impressed us with his ability to accommodate various architectural curveballs and changes in the project. The designs he came up with captured and expressed everything we need and want. Every detail we desired was explored and incorporated into our new custom home. I could not be more please with my decision to use Daniel Boardman as the architect on our home. He was engaging, patient, and my spouse was very pleased with his responses to our many questions. He was reliable throughout the entire process, but specifically to give us invaluable advice throughout the entire construction process. I fully recommend him without reservation to our friends and business partners looking for an architect on a new custom home. read more

Designing a custom home can be a daunting task but with the right architect the journey is worth the results. Thank you Daniel for guiding us through the completion of the project and putting together a design that exemplifies quality architecture! read more

We have lived in our home for over a year. Our friends and family still love it and we have had an amazing holiday season overlooking a gorgeous ridge with Hill Country View. One of our friends that was here for Christmas sees the value of this gorgeous property and how the home captures every view and has hired Daniel for their architect on a lot that is just down the road. read more

Me and my husband bought a lot to design our dream home about 18 months ago. We have several friends that designed custom homes in the Austin area in the past several years. They had warned us that it could be a bit of a challenge at times to get permits and specifically if you were on Lake Travis dealing with LCRA to get the septic permits. We called and talked to several architecture firms to try to get a feel for their services and fees. The fees that we received were anywhere from 4% of 10% of the construction cost to hire an architecture firm. Our construction cost for our architectural taste and our desired quality of construction was around $1,000,000. This would mean the architecture companies we talked to wanted around $40,000 all the way up to $100,000 for the entire architecture process. Thankfully we found Daniel Boardman Residential Design. Daniel only charged us 2.5% of the construction costs. His process was very efficient and customer-friendly. He provided us a very detailed site plan and coordinated his work with the septic engineer to satisfy the requirements LCRA needed to help us build the project. His construction document set was highly detailed and better than the construction documents set that our friends had received from competing Architects. Our friends also paid considerably more. We are very happy to have completed construction and the general contractor that Daniel coordinated to build the project was also very impressed with the design and the detailing of the drawings. I can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a good Architect Daniel will go above and beyond your expectations! read more

Daniel designed our home in Lakeway, Texas. The process was simple and very collaborative. Daniel outlined the budget from the beginning and was right on target. The home is perfectly fit to the site with amazing natural lighting. We have a friend that is a commercial interior designer in Santa Monica California. She visited a couple weeks ago and was also very impressed with the layout, flow, coordination of the interior materials, and the connection to the outdoor space. Lakeway is a little bit tricky to get permits in with so much regulation but we were very impressed with Daniel's experience in dealing with the City of Lakeway and the drawings were approved on the first submittal.  We couldn't be happier! read more

Daniel did an impressive job on the architecture of our custom home. Space, form, and light were at the core of the design. He is a very well-rounded Architect that is in the budget for most high-end residential architecture projects. We love how the outdoor space flows into the Texas Hill Country while pulling in light and the view. The architecture of landscape also very well designed and is a major accent to the overall design and the property. He has a lot of integrity and a very collaborative process. My wife also loved the work he did on the interiors as she worked with him designing the kitchen. We are absolutely in love with our custom home! read more

We recently consulted with Daniel on a residential garage conversion project that had some quirks that required us seeking out a couple of different opinions to make the right call for our needs. At the time Daniel was upfront that he didn't have immediate availability to take on the full project (which is of course so common) but that he was happy to consult on high level scope and help us through a number of 'non-starter' decisions that enabled us to unblock other work we had planned for our house. Daniel was tremendously helpful and kind throughout, going above and beyond to answer our questions and help us through the process. Even quite some time after the initial consultation Daniel jumped back in to answer additional questions we had on a moments notice. I cannot thank him enough for his help. read more

Daniel did an amazing job working with me and my family to design our custom home in Central Austin... Specifically Travis Heights. The process was very smooth and the communication was very clear as he set our expectations from the beginning. I would definitely refer him to family and friends for future architecture work. read more

Daniel is responsive, intelligent and a great architect. He has a design sense that is extremely good. Daniel is my first choice for any design project around and in the home. read more

We hired Daniel Boardman to design our custom home in Westlake Hills outside of Austin. My company recently opened an office in Austin so I was required to relocate quickly. Time was of the essence because I really wanted to get settled here in Austin with my wife Sally so we could make this our new home. We were very impressed with how quickly Daniel was able to put together plans for our custom home. The permitting process was smooth and we just moved in. There are many selections to make in the process of construction and we're happy that Daniel was there with a great attitude every step of the way to guide us. We are also very happy that the numbers we targeted in the beginning were achieved. The design that Daniel put together is worthy of accolade. He definitely earned our trust through this process and we think he will continue to shine as his career blossoms. You should definitely hire him to design your custom home! read more

Daniel is an excellent, knowledgeable, patient and sincere communicator - sensitive to his client's needs and to the constraints imposed by the land, the existing dwelling and budget considerations. Ours was a remodel project. These constraints made the problem quite challenging. Daniel appropriately divided up the project into 2 phases with the first construction phase in progress now. Our discussions with Daniel have provided us the necessary perspective and detail to enable us to confidently proceed. I would recommend him to any of my friends or family for projects large or small. read more

We are looking to add on to our existing country home. I found Daniel on Yelp and after reading some of the un-shown reviews at the bottom click (have no idea why yelp does not leave ALL reviews up, as they helped in our choice) we decided to call him. After a nice chat, we had him come out for a consultation visit and was pleasantly surprised at his ability to accommodate 3 women who wanted explanations, visuals and new ideas for a mother-in-law suite add on. He did an amazing job being friendly, down to earth and went above and beyond explaining in a way that all 3 of us could understand. He made sure each of us knew what was happening and worked through problem solving ideas in a timely manner. His knowledge on his craft is very apparent and the passion for his work makes for a pleasant consultation. I do not think anyone would be disappointed in seeking his services. Good luck to you all on your new adventure and may the home of your dreams be blessed for many years to come! read more

We recently moved to the Austin area from Dallas and had a strong desire to design and build a Modern custom home in the Westlake area. We purchased a great lot in with views of the Colorado River valley in the Westlake neighborhood of Seven Oaks. The great views also meant the lot had some difficult slopes to work around. We then met Daniel Boardman, our Architect, at the site for an initial consultation to discuss the challenging topography and the goals for our dream home. Daniel had a clear vision of how to both capture views of the Colorado River valley in front and open our home up to the pool in the rear from the master bedroom and living room. In Daniel's conceptual layouts and multiple site visits he showed us how we could perfectly fit the home to the topography, capture our amazing views, and seamlessly connect the inside of our home to the exterior covered entertaining area right outside with the pool beyond. Daniel's design embodied the Austin lifestyle that we were looking for when we moved here by giving almost every room a pool view and by incorporating giant sliding doors that created a 20 foot opening when fully open. This concept extends our living space out to the pool when we are entertaining or when the kids are by the pool and we are in the living room, we couldn't be happier! Seven Oaks is a very challenging HOA with a strict Architectural Review Board that is traditionally focused on Mediterranean style homes. Daniel was able to come up with a Modern home design which we love and also satisfied the HOA's taste by using classic rhythms in the fenestration while incorporating contemporary building materials. Through extensive collaboration and highly detailed photo realistic renderings Daniel was able to convince the HOA that our Modern design would not only fit in with the surrounding homes but add to the community. Without the extreme focus and excellent communication from this Architect, our project would have never had a chance of coming together. We could not have asked for a better individual to help deliver a high end project while trying to appease multiple parties and staying within a budget than Daniel Boardman. read more

Flat out fantastic contemporary home design from Daniel! Flat out! Where do I begin? Daniel designed a contemporary home that is highly usable and livable- not an easy task. The home is a delight to look at and live in. Given that the home has 3,400 square feet, 40+ windows, zero blinds and has a black stucco exterior- you would think electric bills would be astronomical. They are not. Our July 2016 bill (many 100 degree days) was only $203. June 2016 was $166. Can you say perfect? Yes you can!!! Do you know why the electric bills are so low? Daniel selected a perfect lot for views and then situated the house so that the impact of west and south sun are minimal. The house has a roof that shields the south face of the house- and the type of roof is super energy efficient. I believe the design of this house and its lot placement should be a case study that is taught in Architectural classes. It is that good. read more