Established in 1977, Shefelman and Nix Architects has maintained an active and             varied practice. Our firm began with the design of a Master Plan and Fellowship Hall             for Bethany United Methodist Church and has since designed eight churches, six of             which have been built to date. Our broad range of projects also includes the             restoration and retrofit of several historical buildings and numerous residential             dwellings. Our firm's renovations and new construction vary in size from small             residential remodels to $9,000,000 commercial projects.             As partners of a small and personally managed practice, Tom Shefelman, AIA and             Jim R. Nix share ideas and responsibilities on most of our projects. Each partner is             dedicated to a project as 'principal in charge' from program development through             project completion.             Our firm's strength and longevity is fostered by our philosophy to begin each project             as good listeners. Throughout the years we have developed the skills and tools to             enable our clients to clearly visualize their aspirations, creativity, and budget. Our role             as architects is to clarify and translate dreams into the tangibles of the real world             environment.             Shefelman and Nix Architects has received several design awards and our work has             been featured in numerous publications including Texas Architect, Texas Homes,             Austin Homes & Gardens, Builder Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens.   Tom Shefelman, AIA, studied at the University of Texas at Austin   and Harvard University and for 14 years taught design and   graphics at UT-Austin's School of Architecture. Tom is currently   a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Green   Building Program, and is a representative for the Central Texas   Library System. Tom is also a published illustrator for award-   winning children's books.   Jim R. Nix studied architecture at the University of Texas at Austin   and is a registered interior designer as well as an architect. Jim   currently maintains memberships in the Downtown Austin Alliance,   Austin Heritage Society, Preservation Texas, The Real Estate   Council of Austin, and the Green Building Program. Jim is also   principal owner of Nix Group Architects, a studio of specific   architectural pursuits separate from those of Shefelman and Nix   Architects.