The studio
Established in Houston, Texas in 2002 by Fernando L. Brave, AIA, BRAVE / ARCHITECTURE is an award-winning architecture firm. This multidisciplinary firm is committed to high-end design and methodical detailing and technology. Services provided range from architecture and engineering projects to additions and renovations, planning, and beyond. Projects are viewed as opportunities to provide clients with intelligent solutions while allowing them to express their unique style. Project type focus includes education, cultural, community, commercial and residential, in both the public and private areas.
We believe in a collaborative approach where the design team is in direct contact with the client, consultants, contractors and other required trade specialists. This helps us find the right answer to all design problems in an innovative and cost-effective way. We strongly believe that a limited and basic budget can achieve a smart architectural solution. The firm’s Principal is directly involved in every project that comes out of the studio to ensure that an unfailing quality of services is maintained. Fernando Brave is the recipient of several local, regional and national design awards.
Recognition
- —2021 Texas Society of Architects Firm Award
- —2018 American Institute of Architects Houston Firm of the Year
- —2025 Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards – Community Impact — Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library
- —2025 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards – People’s Choice
- —2025 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards – Small-Scale Non-Profit
- —2025 PaperCity Houston Design Awards Finalist
- —2024 American Institute of Architects Houston Design Awards – Architecture Less Than 50,000 SF — Houston Zoo Headquarters
- —2025 Association of Zoos & Aquariums Top Honors Facility Award — Houston Zoo Headquarters
- —2024 Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards – Headquarters Move — Houston Zoo Headquarters
- —2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Best Projects Award – Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use — Headquarters Move
- —2024 Associated General Contractors Houston Awards for Project Excellence – Gold — Headquarters Move
- —2024 RedNews Project Awards – Office
- —2025 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards – Large-Scale Non-Profit — HISD Cynthia Ann Parker Elementary School
- —2025 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards Finalist — HISD Cynthia Ann Parker Elementary School
- —2024 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards – Small-Scale For-Profit — The Better Generation x PJ Tucker
- —2022 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction Awards Finalist — ReCenter
- —2021 Architizer A+ Awards Finalist – Public Housing
- —2020 American Institute of Architects Houston Design Awards – Architecture Greater Than 50,000 SF
- —2020 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Best Projects Award – Residential/Hospitality — Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall