Specht Novak

Specht Novak An innovative and creative firm with rigorous standards for modern design. We're nice people, and love what we do!

Specht Architects has been named as a “Top 100” architect by New York Magazine, and one of the “50 up and coming firms from around the world” by Wallpaper* magazine. Our projects have been featured in over 100 publications worldwide, and have received numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects, the Architectural League of New York, The Texas Society of Architects, and many others. M

ore important than the awards, however, is the fact that we have many repeat clients who appreciate our work and enjoy working with us.

Excited to announce that Meridian House has received a Design Award of Merit from ! A huge thank you to the jury for rec...
05/21/2026

Excited to announce that Meridian House has received a Design Award of Merit from !

A huge thank you to the jury for recognizing this project alongside such an incredible group of peers. Austin’s architecture community continues to push the boundaries of design, and we are incredibly proud to contribute to that vision.

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Formwork is finally removed at the stair tower! The wood grain texture left behind by the timber formliners gives the co...
05/18/2026

Formwork is finally removed at the stair tower! The wood grain texture left behind by the timber formliners gives the concrete surround a tactile, permanent quality.

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Every site has a logic of its own. On this Zilker lot, a 15-foot grade drop, heritage live oaks, and neighboring homes d...
05/11/2026

Every site has a logic of its own. On this Zilker lot, a 15-foot grade drop, heritage live oaks, and neighboring homes did the organizing work before a single line was drawn.

The grade became terraces. The oaks provided privacy and shade. The massing responded to its neighbors. Texas brick and wood grounded the modern form in its regional context.

A home rooted in its environment, and shaped by the people who call it home.

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A cantilevered volume frames the landscape while full-height glazing opens the interior to light and distant lake views.
05/04/2026

A cantilevered volume frames the landscape while full-height glazing opens the interior to light and distant lake views.

"Small houses should be subtractive, not additive." Architect Scott Specht designed his own tiny home around that philos...
04/29/2026

"Small houses should be subtractive, not additive." Architect Scott Specht designed his own tiny home around that philosophy, and the result speaks for itself.

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Waking up to a framed view of the forest defines the experience of this primary bedroom. Expansive glass panels at the g...
04/27/2026

Waking up to a framed view of the forest defines the experience of this primary bedroom. Expansive glass panels at the gable end blur the boundary between the warm interior and the surrounding woodland, letting the room become a quiet lens for the landscape beyond.

Sleek metal, warm wood, and polished concrete create a space that feels grounded without sacrificing comfort. The architecture follows the natural slope of the site, so the seasonal shifts of the forest always take center stage.

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The primary steel structure is set, defining the entry sequence. This framed view of the Austin skyline is the first poi...
04/21/2026

The primary steel structure is set, defining the entry sequence. This framed view of the Austin skyline is the first point of contact upon entering the home.

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Meridian House — where architecture meets a life lived with art.Discover the grounded modernism of Specht Novak.Architec...
04/13/2026

Meridian House — where architecture meets a life lived with art.

Discover the grounded modernism of Specht Novak.

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The Preston Hollow Residence redefines modern living in Dallas — a low-slung pavilion of board-formed concrete, floor-to...
04/10/2026

The Preston Hollow Residence redefines modern living in Dallas — a low-slung pavilion of board-formed concrete, floor-to-ceiling glass, and still water that mirrors the sky.

Designed to be lived in slowly.

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The Mira Vista House in Fort Worth features a bold, cantilevered white stucco frame that appears to float above the rugg...
04/06/2026

The Mira Vista House in Fort Worth features a bold, cantilevered white stucco frame that appears to float above the rugged concrete base, creating a rhythmic play of light and shadow among the preserved canopy trees.

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5306 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX
78751

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+15123827938

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