CasaBella Architects

Since establishing CasaBella Architects in 1989, Jaime Beaman has led the firm's success and shaped its reputation for exceptional client service and technical design excellence. Mr. Beaman is a past president of AIA Austin, and has been a member of several boards and commissions in the Austin area. Over the years, he has been committed to the Mexican-American community through his involvement in housing, education, and development of Latino communities. CasaBella Architects is a registered HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) with the State of Texas and an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) with the City of Austin. We feel a great deal of pride for our Hispanic heritage and make a point to be involved with and contribute to our community.

Mr. Beaman is a past President of El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission and lead architect for the planning and ultimate construction of its current campus. He also served on the Tejano Monument Committee for eight years through the completion of the project in 2012. When Mr. Beaman was approached to join the Tejano Monument team, he thought it was going to be a one-year, pro bono design service. He was the last member to join a board of fundraisers and historians after they had already been formed for four years. His role as architect was the final piece of the puzzle to design and deliver a monument worthy of telling the story of Tejano influence in the discovery and development of Texas.

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. The idea of establishing a cultural facility for Latino artists and the community emerged in the early 1970s. In 1986, the City Council appointed a task force to determine the feasibility of building a Mexican American Cultural Center. By 1998, the community and the leadership provided by Hispanic elected officials and other leaders of the community put forth a 1999 bond package, which was approved by the voters. The following year, the City authorized a professional services agreement with CasaBella + Del Campo and Maru and Mexican Architect Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon for architectural design and construction phase services.

What We Do

Architectural Design: Through a collaborative effort, we work with owners and users to create projects that exceed their goals. Using the valuable information we get from our stakeholder meetings, we manage all phases of design from schematics, to design development, and finally through construction documents. Our team is fluent in the latest cutting-edge design technology.

Project Management: Our comprehensive approach to ensuring successful project completion includes project planning, definition of project scope, and control of project execution. We ensure that all aspects of the project are coordinated to meet the client's needs and expectations.