Stuart Sampley Architect is a full-service architectural practice based in Austin, Texas, founded and led by architect Stuart Sampley. As a sole practitioner, Stuart remains deeply engaged in every phase of each project—from design to construction—working closely with clients, builders, and craftsmen. His work is known for its thoughtful restraint, responsiveness to site and budget, and attention to personalized detail.
The studio specializes in custom residential design, delivering homes that reflect the distinctive spirit of Austin through modest yet refined forms. Projects such as the Dexter Residence, Manana, and the Farmhouse 1826 showcase his ability to nurture clarity, material richness, and livability in compact and nuanced designs.
LOCATION: Austin, Texas, United States
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The Lakemoore Residence project got its start when a couple tried to remodel their existing house to meet the needs of their young family and lifestyle. This modern farmhouse is all about family, fun and entertaining.
With an unattractive exterior and a closed-off interior with terrible flow from room to room, this house was in dire need of a remodel. But the biggest design challenge was operating within a very tight budget. So,…
Farmhouse 1826 is a residential project recently completed by Stuart Sampley Architect, a full-service architectural practice based in Austin, Texas. The homeowners wanted a house that would take advantage of their South Austin land and its Hill…
The Dexter Residence bridges past and present with simple volumes and a restrained palette of concrete, glass, and stucco. At the street the house, with its flat roof, clerestory windows, and one-story façade, takes cues from the…
The home’s materials were sourced regionally and chosen to last; exterior walls made of gray Texas Lueders Limestone mix with Southern yellow pine to create a natural palette that requires no maintenance. It’s a weekend getaway the…
