The Firm

Inflection Architecture is an award-winning Houston-based architectural practice that seeks to bring JOY, COMFORT, and SUPPORT to people’s lives, their relationships, and best future.

Through a design process that centers intently on study of CLIENT, SITE, LIGHT, and DETAIL the practice has a reputation for creating work that is balanced, scaled, and gracious; with life and breath through natural light; that reflects each client’s unique voice and values.

Way of life and relationships are the center of a collaborative design process which culminates in comfortable spaces across the entire site, outdoor as well as in; whether the budget is large or small.

Inflection Architecture is certified as both a City of Houston Women Business Enterprise and a State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business.

Our Team

Kristin Schuster, AIA LEED AP

Kristin Schuster, AIA is founding Principal of Inflection Architecture. She is a licensed architect in the State of Texas and a LEED Accredited Professional. Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Tufts University and a Master of Architecture from Rice University in 2003.

Prior to founding Inflection Architecture, her award-winning design work included single-family residential projects, multi-family affordable housing developments, luxury retail, and cultural institutions.

She currently serves on the Publications Committee for the Texas Society of Architects, as a Mentor in the Rice Architecture Mentorship Program, and as Chair of the AIA Houston Residential Committee, coordinating the annual AIA Houston Home Tour.

Kristin is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston College of Architecture and Design, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate design studio.

Justin Fan, Assoc. AIA

Justin holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University. Of the many accolades he has earned, he says he is probably most proud to have been awarded the Margaret Everson-Fossi Travel Fellowship and the William Ward Watkin Travel Fellowship.

His professional experience prior to joining Inflection Architecture spans single-family residential projects and cultural institutions, including time spent “obsessively detailing” an international art museum. Justin speaks three languages, and while he works to complete the final requirements for professional licensure, he continues to travel extensively and take beautiful photographs.

After he explained that zlicowane is the Polish word to call out a flush condition, we promised him that we plan to continue annotating our construction documents in English.

Recognition and Print

Houston’s Most Beautiful Homes of 2023 Cowan, Diane (2023, December 30). Houston’s Most Beautiful Homes of 2023. Houston Chronicle, Lifestyle / Home Design

AIA Houston Home Tour 2023 Oakridge Residence featured

Building Our: Shelter Houston NOMA 2023 Symposium Part 4: Building Our: Shelter Featured Speaker Kristin Schuster

Imagined Space Fajardo, Anel (2023, August). Imagined Space. Modern Luxury Interiors Texas, p.54-56

1920s Craftsman Gets Modern Transformation   Cowan, Diane (2023, May 2). 1920s Craftsman Gets Modern Transformation. Houston Chronicle, p. A8-10

Houston’s Most Unusual Homes Houston Matters (2023, February 2) PBS, NPR, Houston Public Media News 88.7  

Design Think: Planning Ahead for a Future Building Campaign Rice University 2022 OpenRICE Session by Kristin Schuster through the Glasscock School Center for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership

AIA Houston Home Tour 2021 Windemere Residence featured

AIA Houston Design Award 2020 “On the Boards” awarded for Park Circle Addition

Parisian Apartment Vibes Imbue a 1939 Houston House Deorio, Christine (2019, September 9). Parisian Apartment Vibes Imbue a 1939 Houston House. Luxe Interiors + Design, Cover, p. 232-243

When an Architect Builds for Herself Cowan, Diane (2019, June 16). When an Architect Builds for Herself. Houston Chronicle, p. G10-11

Balance: An Interview with Kristin Schuster Rice Design Alliance (2018, April 2). Balance: An Interview with Kristin Schuster. OffCite

Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour 2018 “Balance: Women in Design” Southgate Residence featured