OUR FIRM

Winchester Architects is a full service architecture firm committed to providing personalized customer service and consistent quality. A talented staff will guide you through all aspects of your project from conceptual design to project completion. We have been expanding our portfolio for over 21 years. It includes site specific custom homes, apartments and duplexes, cancer centers and doctor’s offices, retail developments, restaurants, industrial complexes, worship spaces, and more. Our projects have been featured in publications including INSITE, Austin Monthly, HOME Design & Décor Austin- San Antonio, Texas Living, the Austin American Statesman, Metal Architecture and Spectacular Modern Homes Texas. The Angel Fire Parade of Homes awarded Winchester Architects their Grand Hacienda Winner, Best Exterior and Best Bathroom awards. You can find our projects throughout Texas and in other states and countries.

Our Team

Nathan Winchester

Licensed Texas Architect, Principal

Nathan has over 25 years of experience in architectural design. In 1992, he earned a Professional Degree of Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He continued his education at Texas A&M University with a Master of Architecture emphasizing sustainability for residential structures. He is licensed in Texas and Louisiana

Joseph garavito

Senior Project Manager

Joseph received his Bachelor's of Architecture from the Universidad Regiomontana in Monterrey, Mexico and has been working in the industry since 2005. He has over 20 years of design and construction experience with residential, commercial, educational, sports, restaurant, casino, office and industrial projects. He is bilingual in Spanish and English. He joined our team in 2025.

Andrew Thomsen

Senior Project Manager

Andrew is a professional draftsman and project manager with over 20 years of experience in the production and management of construction drawings for large-scale commercial projects. Prior to his relocation to Texas, he was in charge of projects in Canada, New York and Colorado. He has been a team member at Winchester Architects since 2018.

Desiree Ingram

Senior Project Manager

Desiree graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University where she earned a bachlor's degree in Interior Design. She has over 16 years of design experience and works primarily on custom residential projects and manages junior staff. Desiree has been part of our team since 2021.

Ryan Tutt

Project ManagerII

Ryan attended Texas State Technical College in Waco where he studied Civil and Architectural Drafting. Ryan manages both commercial and residential projects and produces high quality 3D renderings and videos. He joined the Winchester Architects team in 2013.

Cris Everett

Project ManagerII

Cris attended Texas State Technical College where he received an AAS in Architectural Design. He has been working in the industry since 1994 and owned his own business in the Dallas/Ft Worth area for many years. Cris manages high end residential projects. He joined Winchester Architects in 2021.

Antonio Cacho

Project Manager I

Antonio has more than 16 years of experience in residential, high-rise buildings, recreation, and educational facilities. He has worked with Winchester Architects since 2015. 

Cesar Flores

Project Manager I

Cesar is currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Architecutre, he has worked in the field since 2016. He is fluent in Spanish and English. He joined Winchester Architects in 2025.

Merlin Mary Devdas

Project Manager I

Merlin graduated with a degree in Architecture from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and has been working in the field since 2011. She joined Winchester Architects in 2022.

Kristy Braman

Project Manager/
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Kristy graduated from Texas A&M University in 2013 with a BS in Environmental Design. She began working at Winchester Architects in 2014. After taking time off to start a family and a woodworking business, she returned to Winchester Architects in 2024.

Project Coordinator

BrianA Cardova-Hyden

Project Coordinator

Briana, the recipient of many awards and scholorships, graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design Architecture. Briana primarily works on multi-family residential and remodel/addition projects. Briana joined Winchester Architects in 2025.

Desha Walley

Assistant Office Manager

Desha has a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M. Amoung other things, she  keeps the office functioning, answers the phone and will usually be the first person to greet you when you come into the office.

Destiny Comeaux

Administrative Assistant

Destiny has an Associate of Science in Accounting and is currently working on her BBA in Business Management. She provides bookkeeping services, assists with accounts receivables and facilitates special projects.

Elise Winchester

Office Manager

Elise has a degree in Community/Regional Planning from the University of Southern Mississippi. She manages the administrative staff to ensure the office functions efficiently and effectively and that customer service is a top priority.