What delineate studio does

Delineate Studio is a full-service architecture and urban design firm founded in 2009 by Bart Whatley and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm delivers project design, construction administration, and client representation services across multifamily housing, custom residential, commercial tenant improvement, and mixed-use developments, with a portfolio spanning office buildings (901 East 6th Street at 129,000 SF; Eastlake at Tillery at 175,000 SF), multifamily residential (The Eddy, 144 units; Fourth&, 97 units), restaurants (Suerte, Este, The Dead Rabbit), and healthcare (multiple Swish Dental locations). The firm holds pioneering expertise in cross-laminated timber (CLT) commercial construction, having designed the first CLT commercial office structure in Texas, and consistently delivers projects targeting high green-building ratings including LEED Gold and AEGB 5 Star.

Delineate Studio operates a project-based professional services revenue model with custom quotes tied to scope, square footage, and complexity, billing under multi-year contracts that run from initial design through contractor and agency coordination. The firm serves a mixed client base spanning enterprise commercial real estate developers (Endeavor Real Estate Group, Clarion Partners, Boston Properties, Cypress Real Estate, DS+FC JV), SMB hospitality operators (Suerte, Este, Mi Tradición), and individual residential clients. Core technology comprises standard architectural BIM tools (Revit, SketchUp) combined with proprietary sustainable construction methods (CLT hybrid systems) and green building certifications (LEED, AEGB), delivered through a small team of approximately four listed professionals plus likely additional staff.

Go-to-market relies on direct principal-led client engagement, a long-standing joint venture with engineering firm Thoughtbarn (TB/DS LLC), repeat business from property developers, and industry awards recognition (ULI, AIA Austin, Preservation Austin, Austin Business Journal, The Architects Newspaper, AIA|LA). The firm maintains minimal active marketing, channeling business through professional referrals, a project portfolio on its website, and the principal's civic positions on the City of Austin Design Commission and Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team.

Name

delineate studio

Legal name

Delineate Studio

Website

https://delineatestudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Delineate Studio is an Austin, Texas-based architecture and urban design firm founded in 2009 that delivers project design, construction administration, and client representation for multifamily, custom residential, commercial tenant improvement, and mixed-use projects, with pioneering CLT construction expertise in Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architecture services
• Urban design
• Commercial architecture
• Mixed-use development
• Multifamily housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architecture and urban design firm providing project design, construction administration, and client representation services through the building process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Delineate Studio is a full-service architecture and urban design firm providing project design, construction administration, and client representation across the building process. Its practice is organized into five service areas: Commercial/Mixed-Use, Multifamily, Custom Residential (homes, duplexes, ADUs, remodels), Restaurant/Bar, and Healthcare (dental offices). The firm is based in Austin, Texas, with a regional Texas focus and select out-of-state engagements.

Product overview

Delineate Studio is a full-service architecture and urban design firm based in Austin, TX, specializing in multifamily, custom residential, commercial tenant improvement, and mixed-use projects. The firm's portfolio includes a diverse range of architectural services and completed projects organized across several practice areas: Commercial/Mixed-Use (office buildings, retail, event spaces, and industrial-adaptive reuse such as the award-winning 901 E 6th St featuring CLT construction and Fair Market in a renovated Quonset hut), Multifamily (projects like Fourth& with 97 units and The Eddy with 144 units), Residential (custom homes, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units including the Dwell-featured LBJ Lake House), Restaurant/Bar (notable projects including Suerte and The Dead Rabbit), and Healthcare (Swish Dental locations). The firm is recognized for sustainable design practices, including LEED Gold certification and multiple AEGB Green Building Ratings. Notable projects include the pioneering 901 E 6th St, the first CLT commercial office structure in Texas, and the Fourth& mixed-use development with an AEGB 5 Star rating. The firm collaborates frequently with Thoughtbarn on various projects and has received multiple industry awards including AIA Austin Design Awards, Preservation Austin Awards, and ULI Impact Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial/Mixed-Use Architecture Services Full-service architectural design and construction administration for commercial, retail, office, and mixed-use developments. For property developers and real estate investment firms requiring office buildings, retail/office space, mixed-use developments, event spaces, and adaptive reuse projects, including pioneering CLT commercial construction and LEED/AEGB-certified design.
• Multifamily Architecture Services Architectural design for multi-unit residential developments including apartment complexes, condos, and mixed-use residential buildings with sustainable design credentials. For multifamily developers building urban residential properties requiring AEGB Green Building Ratings and urban density solutions.
• Custom Residential Architecture Services Custom architectural design for individual homeowners and small residential developers, covering custom homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes, and residential remodels. For individual homeowners and property owners seeking design excellence and personalized residential solutions.
• Restaurant/Bar Architecture Services Architectural design and renovation for restaurants, bars, bakeries, and cafés, focusing on distinctive design identity, efficient space utilization, and code compliance. For restaurant and bar owners requiring new construction or renovation design.
• Healthcare (Dental) Architecture Services Architectural design for dental offices and healthcare facilities, including new construction and tenant improvements with functional clinical layouts, patient experience considerations, and healthcare code compliance. For dental practice owners and healthcare operators.
• Urban Design Services Urban design and planning services supporting the firm's architectural projects, with specialization in urban infill, mixed-use neighborhood integration, and contextual design considerations. For developers and clients requiring integrated urban-context solutions.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thoughtbarn (TB/DS LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term joint venture partnership (TB/DS LLC) on multiple projects including 901 E 6th St, Fair Market, Cesar Chavez Retail/Office, The Yard, Tillery St Duplexes, Avenue C, Big Bend Addition. Collaborative design partnership on various projects.
• Leap! StructurescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on 901 E 6th St (first CLT commercial building in Texas) and Fourth& project.
• LOC ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil/structural engineering partner on multiple projects including 901 E 6th St, Big Bend Addition.
• Aptus EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on Swish Dental projects (Downtown and East Austin locations).
• R.D. Hammond Consulting & EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant on Swish Dental Downtown project.
• Civilitude (Civilitude Civil Engineering)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering partner on Eastlake at Tillery, Bolm Retail/Office, and The Yard projects.
• AYS EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on multiple projects including Outlaw Pickleball, Bolm Retail/Office, Criquet Office, Suerte Restaurant, Este Restaurant, East End Ballroom.
• Bay & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner on 901 E 6th St project.
• Hollingsworth Pack Structural EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Cesar Chavez Retail/Office project.
• CTA Group MEPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMEP engineering partner on Cesar Chavez Retail/Office project.
• DCI EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Eastlake at Tillery project.
• Wylie EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on Eastlake at Tillery and Rutland Office projects.
• Blacksmith CollaborativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner on Eastlake at Tillery and Este Restaurant projects.
• JM Structural EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Swish Dental East Austin & Mueller locations.
• IMEG CorpminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on Rutland Office project.
• Cypress Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development partner on Eastlake at Tillery project.
• Harvey Cleary BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partner on Eastlake at Tillery project.
• dwg Landscape ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture partner on 901 E 6th St project.
• Big Red Dog EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on Fourth& project.
• MadNic ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partner on Fourth& project.
• LOC Civil/StructuralcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil/structural engineering partner on Assembly Hall project.
• ATS EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on Assembly Hall project.
• ACE CommercialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial contractor partner on Assembly Hall project.
• Guerilla SuitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Assembly Hall project.
• Matt Garcia (Interior Design)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design partner on Este Restaurant project.
• AR Lucas ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partner on Este Restaurant project.
• Fine Line ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partner on Suerte Restaurant project.
• Frank Lam & AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Suerte Restaurant and E 40th St ADU projects.
• Benco DentalminorOthersDental equipment vendor on Swish Dental Downtown project.
• IE2 ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on Swish Dental Downtown project.
• WoodWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization supporting CLT (cross-laminated timber) construction innovation. Provided specialty consultation for 901 E 6th St, the first CLT commercial building in Texas.
• ArupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy providing specialty help on CLT construction for 901 E 6th St project.
• Blacksmith CollaborativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner on Assembly Hall project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BOKA Powell: Dallas-based architecture firm specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality projects across Texas. Comparable for regional Texas multifamily and mixed-use competition directly overlapping Delineate's Fourth&, The Eddy, and commercial/mixed-use work, but at a larger scale and broader Texas footprint.
• HOK: Global architecture, engineering, and planning firm with extensive commercial office and sustainable design practices. Comparable as a competitor for the same institutional office and mixed-use clients Delineate serves, though operating across vastly more geographies and typologies.
• Page: Large Texas-headquartered architecture, engineering, and planning firm with offices across the U.S. Comparable as a Texas architecture leader competing for the same institutional and commercial clients in Austin, though operating at significantly greater scale across healthcare, education, and civic typologies beyond Delineate's scope.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a broad portfolio across commercial office, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed-use. Comparable as a competitor for institutional and enterprise commercial clients that Delineate serves (e.g., Clarion Partners, Boston Properties), though operating at dramatically greater scale with global delivery capability.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture firm with strong sustainability and healthcare practices, frequently working on LEED-certified and institutional projects. Comparable for its emphasis on green building certifications and healthcare typology overlap with Delineate's Swish Dental work, though at enterprise scale.
• Nelsen Partners: Austin-headquartered architecture firm focused on multifamily, student housing, and mixed-use developments. Comparable for its Austin multifamily and mixed-use portfolio directly overlapping Delineate's Fourth& and The Eddy projects, but operating at a much larger multifamily-specialized scale.

Direct peers

• Lake|Flato Architects: San Antonio-based architecture and urban design firm recognized for sustainable, regionally rooted design across residential, commercial, and civic projects. Directly comparable to Delineate Studio in practice focus on Texas residential/commercial work, sustainability emphasis, and design-led differentiation, though at a meaningfully larger scale and broader national recognition.
• Michael Hsu Office of Architecture: Austin-based architecture firm with a portfolio spanning custom residential, commercial, hospitality, and adaptive reuse. Directly comparable in geography, project types (urban infill, hospitality/restaurant design, multifamily), and award-driven positioning within the Austin market.
• Mell Lawrence Architects: Austin-based architecture practice with deep experience in custom residential, multifamily, and adaptive reuse projects. Directly comparable for its Austin focus, design quality emphasis, and portfolio of urban infill and historically sensitive projects overlapping Delineate's Avenue C and Tillery St Duplexes work.
• Alterstudio Architecture: Austin-based design-oriented architecture firm focused on residential, multifamily, and small commercial work. Directly comparable as a similarly sized Austin studio emphasizing design craft, urban context, and residential/mixed-use typologies, with shared overlap on multifamily and infill projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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