The Studio
50 Years of Texas Luxury.
Rooted in Construction Logic.
Hyden Design Group is not just a drafting service. We are a Residential Design Studio bridging the gap between "Generic Stock Plans" and "Full-Service Architecture."
For over 50 years, we have operated on a simple philosophy: Design with a Builder’s Mindset.
Most plans are drawn by designers who have never stepped foot on a job site. They create pretty pictures that fail in the field—leading to change orders, structural conflicts, and blown budgets. At Hyden, every line we draw is informed by decades of forensic field experience. We don't just design homes to be photographed; we design them to be built.
Michael Hyden, AIBD
Michael Hyden is a 50-Year Design Veteran and a Professional Member of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD).
His career began in the field, not behind a desk. He understands the physics of construction—from how a foundation behaves on Hill Country clay to how a roofline impacts energy efficiency.
When you hire Hyden Design Group, you are buying access to an institutional memory that prevents the mistakes less experienced firms make.
Our Expertise
Forensic Site Analysis
We don't force flat-lot plans onto slopes. We adapt foundations to fit the topography, saving clients thousands in unnecessary site work.
Value-Engineered Design
We respect the cost of lumber and steel. Our plans are detailed to IRC standards but optimized to reduce waste and framing complexity.
The Signature Collection
We offer a curated library of pre-engineered luxury plans for clients who want architectural quality without the 12-month custom design timeline.
"We believe that a great home is the result of Art meeting Engineering. Whether you are purchasing a plan from our Signature Collection or commissioning a bespoke custom residence, our goal remains the same: To deliver a design that is aesthetically exceptional, structurally sound, and ready to build with confidence."
Michael Hyden