Some of the most rewarding projects start with a family business that has been building something for decades and is ready to grow into the next version of itself. Belltec Industries has been headquartered in Belton, Texas since 1988. For more than 35 years, the company has designed, patented, and manufactured hydraulic augers, post-hole diggers, and drilling attachments used across construction, utility, and agricultural jobsites nationwide. They've expanded their facility

At Framework Architects, we've had the pleasure of working on a wide range of restaurant and bar projects, from brunch spots, fast-casual concepts and sports bars to bodegas and bakeries. Many of these projects share one thing in common: they're adaptive reuse opportunities, breathing new life into existing retail spaces, former markets, and older commercial buildings. We love these projects. They're creative, community-rooted, and when executed properly, they deliver tremend

Framework Architects is pleased to welcome Melanie Guerrero, Project Designer, to our team. With a background shaped by a wonderful blend of left-and-right brain talent, Melanie brings an integrated approach to her work and produces designs that are beautiful, creative, and seamlessly functional. We caught up with her recently to get to know her a little better now that she is part of the Framework family. Here’s what we learned. What led you to a career in architecture? What

Framework is excited to welcome Irving to the team as a Project Designer. With a background shaped by hands-on construction experience and formal architectural training in Mexico, Irving brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to design—one rooted in craft, inclusivity, and a deep appreciation for how spaces impact everyday life. We sat down with him to learn more about his journey into architecture, what inspires his design approach, and what he enjoys doing outside of the

We’re excited to welcome Isabelle Nance, Project Designer, to the Framework team! A graduate of the UT Austin School of Architecture, Isabelle brings a thoughtful curiosity about how people experience space, something she’s been exploring long before her professional career began. Let’s get to know her a little better now that she is part of the Framework family. What led you to a career in architecture? What do you like about it? I was raised in Laredo, Texas, and grew up

The process of adaptive reuse can often feel like solving a puzzle—especially when working within an existing, restrictive space. Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill, a fast-casual Asian food restaurants in the heart of the University of Texas campus, was no exception. Although the location was promising, the space was challenging. Set in a mid-century high-rise, the reuse design quickly proved to be one of our most intricate projects to date. However, the collective team’s dete

Framework Architects is excited to welcome our newest Project Designer, Atenor Ovalles, to the team. He went to the University of Houston where he received a bachelor's of architecture degree. Let’s get to know him a little better now that he is part of the Framework family. What led you to a career in architecture? What do you like about it? A: Growing up, some of my family members had medical issues and I spent quite a bit of time in hospitals. I began to see the connecti

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Framework Architects is excited to welcome our new Project Designer, Katty Cuenca , to the team. She went to the Universidad de Guayaquil in Ecuador where she received a bachelor's degree in architecture. Let’s get to know her a little better now that she is part of the Framework family. What led you to a career in architecture? What do you like about it? In the beginning, I wanted to be a dentist. In Ecuador, we have six years of high school and we’re then asked to choose

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Framework Architects is excited to welcome our new Project Designer, Jorge Cortez, to the team. He went to the Universidad de Guayaquil in Ecuador where he received a bachelor's degree in architecture and later moved to Austin, Texas in October 2019. Let’s get to know him a little better now that he is part of the Framework family. What led you to a career in architecture? What do you like about it? Believe it or not, it was coincidence when I chose this career in college. I

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