Thomas Tornbjerg holds a Master of Architecture as well as a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

Tornbjerg Design is a progressive, design driven, professionally licensed architecture firm focusing on custom residential and development work.  The office strives to leverage backgrounds in engineering and construction to realize work that is highly resolved, technically competent and materially efficient.

Prior to starting his own practice, Tom spent six years at Bercy Chen Studio. During his tenure at Bercy Chen, Tom served as both project architect and construction manager on The Cascading Creek House and The Peninsula Residence, steering the projects from initial client meetings through design, detailing, drawing, and construction.

Prior to his time at Bercy Chen Studio, Tom worked five years with the consulting structural engineering firms of Encotech Engineering and Conrad Engineering. At both companies, Tom served as a graduate engineer responsible for project design, detailing, documentation and supervision on a range of structural engineering projects.

Tom originally hails from Denmark and has spent the bulk of the last three decades in Texas. He finds frequent inspiration in the architecture and design of Scandinavia while being rooted in the landscape and traditions of Texas.

Thomas Tornbjerg is a Texas licensed Architect. Reg. No. 24103.

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Jesus Valdez is a young designer from Houston, Texas. From an early age he’s been intrigued by the tectonic aspects of his environment and inspired by the ability of architecture to elevate the human condition.

Jesus holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin. During his time at UT, Jesus expanded upon his interest in the physical side of architecture and explored concepts of sustainability, adaptability, space, and light in many of his projects. He is fascinated by the potential of taking tangible elements and developing something more meaningful and functional than just shelter.

Prior professional experience includes an internship with Jaja Architects in Copenhagen, Denmark. As part of the competition-based firm, Jesus developed concepts for a variety of commercial and civic projects including a winning entry for a new master plan of the Danish Deaconess Foundation.

Jesus is a Terry Foundation Scholar, member of the AIA, and recipient of the McDermott Travel Fellowship in Architecture.

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