Updated: Jul 15, 2026
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1205 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, 78702
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Forsite Studio Architect
Forsite Studio is an Austin, Texas architecture firm specializing in sustainable modern design, with integrated design-build delivery, serving residential, commercial, and community clients since 2007. Founded by James Ajit Smith, LEED AP, the firm is known for custom homes, adaptive-reuse projects, and a record of recognition that includes the Builder's Choice Design Award and seven consecutive Best of Houzz awards.
From BuildZoom: Forsite Studio, 1205 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX (Employees: Daniel Loe and James Ajit Smith) holds a Architect license and 2 other licenses according to the Texas license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 222,249 Texas licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (512) 436-1901
Address: 1205 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
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Eplan: residential expedited review - new construction of a three unit residence. new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 722 gunter st. new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 3412 gonzales st. building 1 new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 3412 gonzales st. building 2
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-125673 TP
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: residential expedited review - new construction of a three unit residence. new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 722 gunter st. new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 3412 gonzales st. building 1 new 2-story single-family residence. [3bed 2.5bath] with pool 3412 gonzales st. building 2
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-163694 EV
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential infill
Building Type:
N/A
Total demolish of 1 story single family residence 2394 sqft circa 1950.***the building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification requirements outlined in steps 5 & 6 of the demolition webpage.****address shown as 3007 perry ln on bp and property profile. tcad and tax certificate refer to property as 4605 highland terrace.*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-044716 BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
R- 645 demolition...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition/remodel of existing single family residence remodel of light wood frame single story house over pier & beam. existing roof framing to be removed new roof trusses sheathing and roofing added. new addition added to rear to enlarge bedroom and kitchen. adding covered wood deck porch and patio
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-033601 BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
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N/A
Mechanical permit - addition and remodel - expedited review - *partial demo* addition to existing 2-story single family residential to include studio above attached 2-car garage. interior remodel to include total of [4bed 4.5bath]. - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-024499 MP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$129
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit - addition and remodel - expedited review - *partial demo* addition to existing 2-story single family residential to include studio above attached 2-car garage. interior remodel to include total of [4bed 4.5bath]. - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-024499 EP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$397
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - addition and remodel - expedited review - *partial demo* addition to existing 2-story single family residential to include studio above attached 2-car garage. interior remodel to include total of [4bed 4.5bath]. - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-024499 BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$984
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - new - new 3-story 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom principal single family residence with covered front porch and attached carport. - r- 101 single family houses
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
2022-053108 BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,134
Permit Type:
R- 101 single fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing permit - addition and remodel - expedited review - *partial demo* addition to existing 2-story single family residential to include studio above attached 2-car garage. interior remodel to include total of [4bed 4.5bath]. - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-024499 PP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$264
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Expedited review additionremodel sf residence with 2story addition adding 2bed 1bath and new detached 2car garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-062680 PP
Status:
final
Fee:
$246
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Driveway sidewalk - new - ***per coordination with 22-122938 ex work may only occur 09/28/22-09/30/22*** construct new driveway approach of 18 ft. driveway approach is from the alley with a new walkway connecting from sidewalk to residence. shall meet all city standards. - residence. driveway & sidewalk
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-040489 DS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$618
Permit Type:
Residence. Drivew...
Building Type:
N/A
Driveway sidewalk - new - per coordination with 2022 002227 ex work has cleared the row construct new driveway approach of 12 ft and curb & gutter of 21.5 lf. no sidewalk per plan review. shall meet all city standards. bd - residence. driveway curb gutter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021-006007 DS
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,078
Permit Type:
Residence. Drivew...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - new - new 2-story single family residence w attached 2 car garage front porch and covered patio w outdoor kitchen. 4/3.5 - r- 101 single family houses
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
2021-006007 BP
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,223
Permit Type:
R- 101 single fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - repair - express replace street-side siding selective metal roof panel replacement replace windows and doors - same size and location - r- 435 renovations/remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-011813 BP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$154
Permit Type:
R- 435 renovation...
Building Type:
N/A
Expedited review - new construction of a 2-story sf residence [4bed 5bath] with habitable basement and attached 2-car garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-055231 EP
Status:
final
Fee:
$692
Permit Type:
R- 101 single fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing permit - addition and remodel - expedited review: addition and remodel to existing single family residence. scope of work to include 1 additional bedroom and 1 additional bathroom [3bed/3bath] - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-184106 PP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$254
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Expedited review addition and remodel to existing single family residence scope of work to include 1 additional bedroom and 1 additional bathroom 3bed3bath
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-184106 MP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit - addition and remodel - expedited review: addition and remodel to existing single family residence. scope of work to include 1 additional bedroom and 1 additional bathroom [3bed/3bath] - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
2022-184106 EP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$387
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - addition and remodel - expedited review: addition and remodel to existing single family residence. scope of work to include 1 additional bedroom and 1 additional bathroom [3bed/3bath] - r- 434 addition & alterations
Valuation:
$4
Permit #:
2022-184106 BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
$965
Permit Type:
R- 434 addition &...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: residential expedited review - new construction of a two-unit residence. unit 1 2-story [3bed 2.5bath] with detached garage. unit 2 2-story [3bed 2.5bath] with detached garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-125503 TP
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | BR-2920 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Texas |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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| License # | BR-2920 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Texas |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2024. Check the current license status of Forsite Studio with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
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License Not Verified
| License # | 5333 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Round Rock |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of Forsite Studio with the The City of Round Rock, TX
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BuildZoom Score
85
Permits
- Building permit records show that Forsite Studio has worked on 85 permitted projects.
Forsite Studio Employees
DL
Daniel Loe
Principal Architect, Aia
JS
James Ajit Smith
Founder And Principal, Leed Ap