Warren Weaver, RA, NCARB
Since 2011, Warren—founder of Design Kit—has designed spaces both locally and internationally. His work has garnered widespread acclaim, including multiple Honor Awards from the Texas Society of Architects (TSA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as recognition from Time Magazine for his innovative design of House Zero. Warren advocates for a holistic approach to design, believing it fosters environments that seamlessly integrate peace, joy, connection, and insight.
Notable Projects
House Zero - Lead Designer (while at Lake Flato Architects)
Awards:
2024 IIDA Category Winner - Residences Large (125 sq.m & Above)
2022 Best Invention in Design - Time Magazine
2022 BUILDER Magazine Builder’s Choice Project of the Year
2022 Future House Awards: Most Innovative House of the Year
2022 Dezeen’s Top 10 Architecture Projects of 2022
2022 Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture of 2022: Finalist - Spaces and Places
2022 Texas Society of Architects Design Award
2022 Architizer A+Awards Jury Winner for Architecture + Experimental Design
2022 Architizer A+Awards Jury Winner for Architecture + New Technology
Press:
MKT - Lead Designer (while at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture)
Awards:
2022 AIA Austin Design Award
2022 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award
2022 Houston Business Journal Landmark Award
2021 AIA Houston Renovation / Restoration Design Award
2021 Texas Society of Architects Design Award
Austin Proper - Lead Designer (while at Handel Architects)
Awards:
2022 Travel + Leisure - Favorite Hotel in Austin
2021 Architectural Design - Luxury - LIV Hospitality
2021 Finalist, Lifestyle Hotel Public Space - Hospitality Design Awards
2020 Finalist, Best Lobby: Luxury - Boutique Design Magazine
Press:
Anton Bakerjian, RA, NCARB
Anton is a registered architect with over a decade of experience spanning various typologies and projects, both locally and internationally.
He views design as a powerful instrument for addressing challenges, enhancing utility, and maximizing efficiency in both commercial and residential spaces. Anton believes in design’s transformative potential to create environments that enrich our daily lives.
Matthew Kohman
Matt Kohman joined Design Kit in 2024. His career has taken him from Austin to Dubai to Melbourne and back, pursuing academic research and fabrication to self-build projects in the Texas countryside. Since receiving his M.Arch from the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, Matt has worked between high-end residential, hospitality, and master planning. With expertise in both architectural design and visualization, Matt’s work reflects a deep understanding of how to craft playful, singular environments that enrich the lives of their inhabitants.