The Colby Design firm was established in 1987 by Rudolph Colby. Located in Houston’s museum district, its humble feel and customer oriented service have not changed since its inception. Colby Design’s scope of specialization is extensive and far reaching; ranging from residential and commercial design of full scale projects, to renovations, additions, and even custom product designs.
Rudolph Colby apprenticed under architects, and fellow Houstonians, Lucian Hood and Howard Barnstone until 1987. Colby later teamed up with Robert Morris, AIA. Together with Mr. Morris and staff, the Colby Design firm has grown from its beginnings in a small office atop the “Ones a Meal” restaurant in the historic River Oaks (Shopping) Center.
Many of Colby Design’s projects can be seen in the River Oaks and Memorial residential communities in Houston. A few notable commercial projects include the Backstreet Café and Hugo’s Restaurant (winner of the GHPA Good Brick Award).
Colby Design has helped many individuals and companies with solving design problems, and bringing concepts to life with inspiring spaces and decor. The office's detail oriented focus that provides knowledge and insight to the design community and to nationwide clientele.
Awards
INSTITUTE OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE & CLASSICAL AMERICA
2012 John Staub Award - Residence Under 5,000 square feet
Courtyard Residence
GREATER HOUSTON PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
2012 Good Brick Award - Hyde Park Grocery
AIA SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
2011 - Bronze Shovel - "Venice Beach"
WEST UNIVERISTY HOME TOUR
2011 - Walker Residence
GREATER HOUSTON PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
2006 Good Brick Award - 807 Taft St. Houston, TX
GREATER HOUSTON PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
2003 Good Brick Award - Hugo's Restaurant
Publish
HOUSTON HOUSE & HOME
2011 - Singer Residence
VERANDA MAGAZINE
2009 March - "Worldly Influences"
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
2008 August - "Fresh Clean Looks"
HOUSTON HOUSE & HOME
2006 June - "Garage Mahal"
PAPER CITY MAGAZINE
2003 December - "Gentleman's Quarterly"
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