Texas Regions Served:
- Austin Metro Area
- Big Bend
- Dallas Fort Worth Metro Area
- Gulf Coast
- Houston Metro Area
- Pan Handle
- Permian Basin
- Piney Woods
- Rio Grande Valley
- San Antonio Metro Area
- Texas Hill Country
Design expertise across key sectors
Lioness Architecture specializes in commercial architecture including ground-up shell buildings, interior finish-outs, renovations, restorations, and adaptive reuse transformations. The firm also has deep expertise in healthcare design, delivering architectural solutions for Texas-licensed hospitals, surgery centers, Quad A-accredited and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) plastic surgery facilities, and a range of clinics including dental, medical, and aesthetic wellness centers. Additionally, Lioness provides architectural services for animal care facilities such as veterinary hospitals, shelters, and boarding centers. Abbie has led and completed over 50 projects totaling more than $200 million in construction value across Texas consistently demonstrating a commitment to design excellence and client satisfaction.
Featured Projects
Size: 74,000 SF | Austin, TX | 25M | 2018
South Lamar is a new three-story warm shell building constructed over two levels of underground parking. Ground level was designed to accommodate both retail and restaurant tenant spaces, featuring inviting dining patios that add to the active street edge. The second and third levels offer modern office space with expansive ceilings and sweeping views of downtown Austin.
At the client’s request, communal areas, including main entrance lobby, central light-filled atrium, gymnasium, and rooftop terrace, were designed with high-end finishes, most which showcase the craftsmanship of local wood workers and metal fabricators.
This project was the first in Austin to incorporate innovative large format porcelain tiles (3’x10′, shown in first image below), a material so new at the time, it had not yet been addressed in the building code. Abbie collaborated closely with the tile manufacturer and the City of Austin to successfully implement this state-of-the-art cladding system.
*Completed during tenure at a previous firm
Size: 83,000 SF | Austin, TX | 35M | 2011
Dell Children’s Medical Center at Ascension Seton, a state-of-the-art facility serving the Central Texas region, is a full-service hospital dedicated to pediatric care. To address expanding needs of the region, the facility added a third bed tower to complement its two existing towers.
The new three-story tower includes 72 private patient rooms and centralized support spaces designed to enhance both patient comfort and operational efficiency. The project also features thoughtfully designed healing gardens, meandering walking paths, and shaded seating areas to create a restorative environment for patients and families.
In addition to its aesthetic and functional design, the project integrates significant sustainable infrastructure including a 6,500 SF mechanical penthouse, a rooftop 36kW photovoltaic solar array and a solar hot water system. These features contributed to the project earning a 5-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating and becoming the world’s first “LEED for Healthcare” Platinum-Certified facility.
*Completed during tenure at a previous firm
Size: 6,6500 SF | Buda, TX | 3.2M | 2025 | New Construction
Buda Veterinary Care is a newly constructed, 6,650-square-foot, two-story animal hospital located in the historic heart of Buda, Texas. Their previous facility had spatial limitations which restricted their ability to deliver care at the level they envisioned. This ground-up opportunity allowed them to design a state-of-the-art environment featuring advanced technologies and thoughtfully integrated spaces. A few key programmatic elements include a soaring double-height, light-filled treatment room, seven exam rooms, laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray room, and two surgical suites. The new facility reflects their uncompromising commitment to elevating patient care and enhancing long-term wellness through purposeful design.
*Completed during tenure at a previous firm
Size: 5,000 SF | Austin, TX | 4M | 2018
St. Austin Catholic Church, originally constructed in 1952, features a locally sourced Cordova shell limestone veneer. At the time, little to no moisture management was incorporated leading to deterioration of both the stone and the underlying steel supports. This renovation involved the careful removal of the entire façade and its replacement with a striking combination of honed and chopped-faced limestone. A modern weather barrier system was integrated to ensure long-term durability and performance. The complexity of this coordination effort was recognized with the 2019 Golden Trowel Award by the Texas Masonry Council.
Additionally, an existing exterior courtyard was enclosed to create a new lobby space for the church. Interior finishes include pink granite flooring to match existing, limestone veneer, book-matched walnut paneling, and an acoustic plaster ceiling designed to preserve quietude in the adjacent worship space.
*Completed during tenure at a previous firm
Size: 11K SF | Austin, TX | 7M | 2024
Originally constructed in 1994, Austin Eye’s Northwest location is a residential-style medical office building that had begun to show its age. The exterior looked dated, the interior was dark and uninviting, and the compartmentalized layout hindered staff efficiency and patient flow. A comprehensive transformation was needed.
The project involved a full interior gut and redesign to create a brighter, more open, and functional environment. The exterior received a strategic refresh, most notably at the main entrance, where a new steel frame was integrated into the existing wood structure to support a 16-foot-high frameless glass system. This design preserved the building’s character while giving it a modern presence.
Additional improvements included site enhancements such as expanded parking, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps designed to enhance safety for visually impaired visitors, and dramatic site lighting and landscape features all aimed at improving the experience for both patients and staff.
*Completed during tenure at a previous firm
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