Ben Heimsath's Great-Grandfather was a builder in the 1900s.

Established in 1959, Heimsath Architects rose to prominence in Houston through its outstanding work and innovative designs. From 1970 through the mid 1980’s, the firm relocated to rural Central Texas, where it engaged in historic preservation and began including traditional building techniques in contemporary design. The move to Austin in 1985 provided a base to serve clients throughout Texas and the Mid Atlantic states.

With its long-standing commitment to community participation, the firm has an extensive record of successful projects dealing with unique and complex challenges. The firm specializes in churches, and works frequently with schools, non-profit groups, and developers on buildings for new sites, renovations, mixed-use facilities and multiple or phased programs.

Heimsath Architects has won wide acclaim for completed projects and has been awarded numerous design and construction quality citations in its history. Over the years its work has appeared in many publications, including Newsweek, Architecture, Architectural Record, America, Texas Architect, and Metropolis.

We go beyond the role of a traditional architect by assisting each congregation and client with the entire project. We work collaboratively from the initial needs assessment through the end of the construction. Our design philosophy springs from the conviction that we, as creative designers, are able to do our best work when we a community is fully engaged in the design process. We strive to bring out the best in each group and to discover the unique expression that will transcend style or technique and truly become a work for the ages.