Better,
By Design

Architects + Interior Designers + Problem Solvers

Elevating standards

We love an architectural challenge.

A mixed-use development. A master-planned resort. An industrial manufacturing plant. A corporate office complex. At MPA, we devote ourselves to creating inspired solutions for all of our clients, all over the country. We’re architecturally obsessed, community minded, and deeply passionate about projects that add value, beauty and meaning to the built environment.

Broad experience across industries.

We’re not only architects; we’re also specialists in interior design, branding, master planning, sustainable design, 3D visualization, and more. Most importantly, we are highly adept in the fine art of listening to our valuable clients and formulating exceptional solutions.

A true extension of your team.

Our dynamic staff is here to understand your needs and bring your vision to life. We will consider your challenges and lend our experience and imagination to create uniquely wonderful outcomes for your project. We strive to create beautiful structures and environments, while earning a reputation for design excellence, creative vision, and technical expertise.

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Culture

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Values

Our Purpose Informs Our Values.

At MPA, our purpose is to make things "better, by design." We achieve this through delivering creative and thoughtful design solutions, cultivating a vibrant working environment, and enriching our community. This mission is deeply connected to our Core Values, which form the foundation of all our interactions. We believe that forming and maintaining strong working relationships is central to our practice, and we are dedicated to these values in our pursuit of long-lasting partnerships.

“Being better means you keep pushing, learning, and improving. It is an intangible word. There’s no end, but an endless chase.”

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People

The people behind our practice.

Brett Pitt Headshot

Brett Pitt

President / Managing Principal

AIA, RID

Wilson Robertson Headshot

Wilson Robertson

Principal

AIA

Tony Avila Headshot

Tony Avila

Business Development Director / Project Manager IV

Allison Pretzer Headshot

Allison Pretzer

Business Development Manager

Tonya Holzem Headshot

Tonya Holzem

Human Resources Manager / Proposal Coordinator

PHR

Elizabeth Teague Headshot

Elizabeth Teague

Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Ricardo Gomez Headshot

Ricardo Gomez

Project Manager IV

Jason Trujillo Headshot

Jason Trujillo

Project Manager IV

AIA

James Waithaka Headshot

James Waithaka

Project Manager IV

NCARB

Margo Krpec Headshot

Margo Krpec

Project Manager III

RID, NCIDQ, IIDA

Fraser Lea Headshot

Fraser Lea

Project Manager III

NCARB

Francisco Farrera Headshot

Francisco Farrera

Project Manager II / BIM Specialist

NCARB

Bridgette Dobies Headshot

Bridgette Dobies

Project Manager II

NCARB

Tung Nguyen Headshot

Tung Nguyen

Construction Science Specialist IV

Jason Ulinski Headshot

Jason Ulinski

Architectural Designer III

Bryan Murren Headshot

Bryan Murren

Architectural Designer II

Andres Plascencia Headshot

Andres Plascencia

Architectural Designer

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Services

What we do.

  • Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Master Planning
  • 3D Modeling & Visualization
  • Space Planning / Tenant Finish-Out
  • Site Due Diligence Analysis & Feasibility Analysis
  • Facility Assessments
  • Facility Move Coordination
  • FF&E Procurement
  • Total Project/Process Management (TPM)
  • LEED®
  • Austin Energy Green Building
  • Branding/Graphics
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Brett Pitt

AIA, RID

President / Managing Principal

With over 28 years of experience in the industry, Brett oversees MPA’s operations, client management, and project pipeline. His leadership philosophy centers on putting people first, whether they are clients, consultants, or members of the MPA team. While serving as principal-in-charge on multiple projects, he also leads the firm’s business development efforts. By prioritizing long-term relationships, Brett has built and maintained connections with clients, consultants, and vendors across the country. Dedicated to the city of Austin, Brett takes pride in running a firm in the heart of downtown, remaining driven by the idea that MPA can be rooted in one city while making an impact on projects across the country.

And that's not all:

Graduate of Kansas State University

Member of the Real Estate Council of Austin

No Relation to Brad

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Wilson Robertson

AIA

Principal

As one of the firm’s principals and co-founders, Wilson leads numerous projects as a project manager, while managing the firm’s everyday operations and remaining involved in business development efforts. When it comes to the architecture field, he loves to design the whole city: the places we work, eat, educate, assemble, entertain, worship, and rest. When it comes to the workplace, he considers it a privilege to serve his fellow professionals and to work alongside them as they develop from eager workers to independently capable and competent architects.

And that's not all:

Graduate of The University of Arkansas

LEED Accredited Professional

Designs with Circles

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Tony Avila

Business Development Director / Project Manager IV

As one of the three founding members of MPA, Tony has held many different roles at the firm. His background in architectural design and project management is a great asset to MPA, and he now balances both a project management position and a marketing/business development role, using his incredible talents to spread the firm’s reach and build relationships across the country. He loves to find creative answers to problems presented in architecture, and he finds ways to meet that challenge both in and out of technical design.

And that's not all:

Graduate of Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Licensed Architect in Mexico

Adept Graphic Designer

Owner of OneTaco - the best taqueria in Austin!

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Allison Pretzer

Business Development Manager

After graduating with an interior design degree from the University of Oklahoma, Allison joined MPA as part of the interior design team in 2019, before quickly learning that her talents extended into graphic design and business development. Her technical foundation gave her the background that she needs to represent MPA in these efforts, engaging with clients, consultants, and vendors, as well as managing our digital marketing efforts, including website and social media. Her passions lie in strengthening MPA's brand and reach in every aspect, and as much as she loves to connect with people, she also loves to connect people to each other. By doing this, she is able to deepen MPA's network and build strong connections to best serve our clients.

And that's not all:

Member of the SMPS Austin Communications Committee

Dog mom to Franklin and cat mom to Puff

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Tonya Holzem

PHR

Human Resources Manager / Proposal Coordinator

Originally from Kansas, Tonya joined MPA in 2017, beginning as an office manager and growing into a key contributor in human resources. As a certified HR professional, she supports staff development and cultivates an inclusive, people-focused workplace. She leads the firm's recruiting and onboarding efforts, guiding new employees through a smooth and welcoming transition. Additionally, she oversees the firm's licensure efforts, internal training sessions, and coordinates proposals for potential projects. Her commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement helps teams work effectively and stay aligned with the firm's core values.

And that's not all:

Dedicated to fitness and a healthy lifestyle

On Lake Travis almost every weekend

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Elizabeth Teague

Office Manager / Bookkeeper

After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2022, Elizabeth moved to Austin and started at MPA as the firm's office manager, later taking on bookkeeping responsibilities. She acts as administrative support for the entire office, handling day-to-day operations, internal and external office presentations, and welcoming visitors to the office, in addition to handling the firm's accounts payable and accounts receivable. While prioritizing accuracy and efficiency, her main goal is working behind the scenes to ensure that everyone in the office is able to work effectively together.

And that's not all:

Avid concert-goer

Volunteer at Austin Pets Alive!

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Ricardo Gomez

Project Manager IV

As a project manager at MPA, Ricardo has contributed to MPA’s success for the last several years in industrial, hospitality, commercial, multi-family, and retail projects. His love for architecture stems from his desire to find opportunities to understand current design challenges and do his part in offering possible improvements. While doing so, he aims to help clients navigate the process in deep coordination with other design consultants to identify value, practicality, and beauty in every project. In project management, Ricardo is committed to closing circles by finishing what he has committed to do, and he takes pride in his ability to apply this to every project he leads, maintaining a consistent path to excellence.

And that's not all:

Graduate of Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Licensed Architect in Mexico

European Automotive Enthusiast

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Jason Trujillo

AIA

Project Manager IV

As the firm’s first hired employee, Jason’s work experience has been closely tied to the growth and development of MPA. He started in 2013 as an intern, and has grown into a project management role, where he has led hospitality, commercial, and industrial projects from conceptual design through construction administration. Initially, he was drawn to the practice of architecture by the opportunity to better the built environment. More specifically, his goal was (and still is) to make places more walkable, communal, and memorable. In everyday work, his motivation is producing clear and concise construction documentation that builds off past experience to best serve clients and general contractors.

And that's not all:

Graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio

Avid San Antonio Spurs fan

Professional DIY-er

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James Waithaka

NCARB

Project Manager IV

Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, James moved to Texas to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, where he completed a Master of Architecture. After graduation, he worked in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex for several years before moving to Austin to join MPA in 2019 as a project manager. His passion for architecture stems from his interest in how design impacts people’s lives in micro and macro scales, and he seeks to better understand how this manifests itself in the built environment to create spaces and places that enhance the human experience. Technically, he enjoys learning and understanding how different systems come together in architecture to create a unified and functional whole.

And that's not all:

Devoted husband and father

Loves traveling around the Hill Country

Favorite pastime is researching architecture and graphic design trends

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Margo Krpec

RID, NCIDQ, IIDA

Project Manager III

After completing her internship at MPA, Margo joined the team full-time and became a Registered Interior Designer, steadily growing into her roles as lead interior designer and project manager. At a young age, her love for creativity began with upcycling furniture to transform spaces. While traveling around Houston with the women in her family, she found treasures in re-sale shops, and she honed in her skills of finding beauty in old and unique items. She has found the ability to continue this mission in interior design, transforming spaces into places that are functional and enjoyable, whoever the end user may be. In her current role, her passions lie in designing environments that not only meet functional needs, but also inspire energy, motivation, and comfort. She enjoys reimagining existing spaces, as well as bringing new builds to life with character, with the goal of creating designs that make a meaningful impact.

And that's not all:

Graduate of Texas State University

Loves hosting friends and family

Dog mom to Dolly - a goldendoodle who has our hearts

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Fraser Lea

NCARB

Project Manager III

While completing his degree at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Upstate New York, Fraser gained experience working at firms in Shanghai, Queens, and New York City. Since moving to Austin to join MPA in 2018, Fraser has worked his way up to a project management position, starting his career with us as an architectural designer before becoming a licensed architect and eventually joining the management team. His main architectural interests lie in building systems, detailing, coordination, program design, and structural systems.

And that's not all:

Created his own language

I.T. genius

Has the largest GIF library in the office

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Francisco Farrera

NCARB

Project Manager II / BIM Specialist

Originally from Guatemala City, Francisco moved to the United States in 2013 to pursue a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After graduation, he moved to Austin, where he joined the MPA team, beginning as a design professional and now holding a project management role. His approach to architecture is founded in the concept that people live within architecture every day, and the built environment shapes everyone’s quality of life, health, and sense of community in ways that are almost impossible to measure. He is drawn to architecture because he believes in its power to serve others and enrich culture, and he believes that the ability to contribute to that mission is a privilege, which he finds deeply fulfilling and inspiring.

And that's not all:

Flips European cars in his spare time

Makes the best homemade pizza in the office

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Bridgette Dobies

NCARB

Project Manager II

In 2021, Bridgette joined MPA as an architectural designer, working her way up to the position of project manager. Before joining the firm, she graduated from Texas A&M University’s Urban Planning program, then began her career in Houston, Texas. Her main interest in architectural design is finding fulfillment in completed projects by being able to see and experience the tangible efforts of the team. Her commitment to her projects is rooted in collaboration, hard work, and great relationships working in tandem to create great project experiences and, ultimately, thoughtful design.

And that's not all:

Thrift store expert

Pickleball champion

Dog mom to Nova

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Tung Nguyen

Construction Science Specialist IV

As a member of MPA since 2017, Tung brings his technical expertise to every project in his role of construction science specialist. Applying management and technology principles, he acts as the firm’s expert in scheduling, material selection, cost control, and project planning. He approaches his work with a mindset of restoration in the modern inspiration, incorporating elements of historical design into modern applications.

And that's not all:

Knows everything there is to know about plants

Resident champion in all office walking competitions

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Jason Ulinski

Architectural Designer III

After joining MPA in 2025, Jason began working for the firm as an architectural designer. Currently working toward becoming a registered architect, his focus is on furthering his knowledge in the field, while showing up consistently in his projects every day. He believes that to understand architecture is to understand the people or things that occupy it. In his project approach with clients and consultants, he emphasizes a clear and collaborative mindset, maintaining flexibility. He uses clear, direct communication to ensure that everyone is heard, expectations are understood, and teams are aligned toward the same goals.

And that's not all:

Avid euchre player

Dale Earnhardt once asked to borrow his car

Shares a birthday with Marcus Aurelius and I.M. Pei

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Bryan Murren

Architectural Designer II

Since 2024, Bryan has worked as an architectural designer at MPA, contributing to industrial, aviation, and retail projects at the firm. Originally from Missouri, Bryan attended the University of Arkansas, after which point he moved to Texas to begin his career. With over 5 years of experience in the architecture field, his interests and goals have increasingly focused on where architecture and technology meet. His passions in this area include exploring emerging tools, modernizing workflows, and developing innovative processes that enable teams to work more efficiently and deliver high-value outcomes across design, permitting, and construction.

And that's not all:

Loves designing with different mediums

Enjoys biking, running, and anything outdoors

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Andres Plascencia

Architectural Designer

In 2023 and 2024, Andres completed two summer internships at MPA, after which point he joined the team as a full-time architectural designer. His passion for architecture has now led him to further his knowledge of the field by working toward his master’s degree at the University of Texas. His interest in the field stems from a broader interest in design and the ability to design the human experience, from the scale of cities to the granularity of the chairs that people sit in. He aims to incorporate that level of attention in different applications in his professional practice.

And that's not all:

Graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington

2025 MPA Salsa Contest winner

Loves graphic design

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Site Visits

There's nothing like seeing our projects come to life during construction.

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In the Office

While at the MPA office, you may meet our stuffed mascot Lammy, take in warm Tiff’s Treats cookies as we celebrate an employee's licensure, or spot one of our latest project designs in progress. Occasionally, we’ll soak up the downtown Austin view from our rooftop deck and discuss the latest tower crane.

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Holidays

At MPA, we take the time to celebrate our annual holidays. Whether it’s observing our nation’s independence, dressing up in our favorite Halloween costume, or searching for the tackiest of holiday sweaters, our office is always up for it.

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Happy Hours

Who doesn’t like happy hour? At MPA, we spice things up with game nights, arcade outings, and ping pong tournaments (after all, we're competitors). Our happy hours are all about having fun together while building our office culture.

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Events

MPA enjoys participating in all kinds of events throughout the year. Sometimes we’re dressed in formal black attire, and sometimes we are covered in color to cheer on our favorite sports teams. We also have family events to include those who support us outside of the office. No matter what, it’s important to us that we always participate in our community and share our good fortune.

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Around Austin

We love our Austin. See what images our staff have captured in their adventures around town.

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