Austin, Texas
Build Something
Worth Keeping.
Luxury custom homes and remodels. Restaurant and commercial buildouts. Wine cellars, golf simulators, and specialty spaces. Three divisions, one standard of work.
Three Divisions
One Company. Every Scale.
Division 1
Bijou Builds
Austin's premier luxury custom home builder. New construction and expert remodeling, designed around your life and executed with precision.
- Custom Home Construction
- Luxury Remodeling
- Kitchen & Bath Renovations
- Full Home Renovations
- +2 more
Division 2
Bijou Commercial
Restaurant buildouts, downtown condo finishes, ground-up flex spaces, and multifamily construction. Led by Mac Shugart, built for operators who move fast and expect more.
- Restaurant Buildouts
- Downtown Condo Finishes
- Ground-Up Flex Spaces
- Multifamily Construction
- +2 more
Division 3
Bijou Custom Spaces
Wine cellars, golf simulators, home gyms, bars, trophy rooms, ADUs, and more. A dedicated division for high-finish specialty rooms that move fast and look flawless.
- Golf Simulators
- Home Gyms & Fitness Rooms
- Wine Cellars & Wine Rooms
- Custom Bars
- +4 more
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Builds under way right now
24
Cities across Austin & the Hill Country
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Divisions, one team, one standard
100%
Of projects fund the Lillian Bijou Foundation
Proud Members Of
Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
Westlake Chamber of Commerce
Westlake Chaps Club
Meet Bijou Builds
One minute. The whole story.
Portfolio
Recent Work
Transition in the Oaks
Austin, TX
A masterful reinterpretation of a distinguished 1993 John Hathaway residence. 5,000 sq ft of modern transitional design with an open floor plan, rich hardwood floors, bespoke tile, and a full attic conversion to conditioned storage.
5,000 sq ft
Liberty Hill Legacy
Liberty Hill, TX
The project that started it all. A 4,400 sq ft modern hill country build completed ahead of schedule and within budget during a challenging market. Indoor/outdoor living designed to bring warmth to the hill country landscape.
4,400 sq ft
Barton Creek Vintage View
Barton Creek, Westlake, Austin, TX
A 1972 Barton Creek residence reborn. Vintage character combined with contemporary luxury, anchored by a custom glass wine cellar, herringbone hardwood, and panoramic downtown Austin views. Game room, kitchen, dining, technology package, and full exterior renovation.
The Bijou Blueprint
You'll always know
what happens next.
Seven and eight figure projects are won and lost on trust. This is the exact path every Bijou project follows, from the first walk to the last key.
01
The Site Walk
A free scoping conversation on your land or in your space. You leave with an honest budget range and a straight answer on feasibility, not a pitch.
02
Design & True Cost
We work alongside your architect and designers, or bring our own, and price the real scope line by line. We estimate high on purpose so the final number comes in under.
03
The Agreement
Scope, schedule, and selections locked before ground breaks. Changes happen on paper before they happen on site.
04
The Build
Weekly walkthroughs with your project lead, live progress tracking on this site, and answers before you have to ask.
05
Keys & Beyond
A space built for the long hold, warranty support after close, and a portion of the project's profits given to the Lillian Bijou Foundation.
Old-School Builders. New-School Tools.
Meet Beckett.
Your 2 a.m. build advisor.
Beckett is our AI build advisor, trained on how we actually scope, price, and build. Ask him what your project might run, what is possible on your lot, or how long a remodel really takes. He gives you an honest range in minutes, any hour of the night.
No other builder in Texas has one. When you are ready for boots on your land, the conversation hands off to the people on this page.
Beckett
AI Build Advisor · Online
What would a 4,500 sq ft custom home run me in Dripping Springs?
For full custom on Hill Country acreage, plan on $400 to $700 per square foot, so roughly $1.8M to $3.2M depending on finishes and site work. Well and septic move the number too. Want me to walk through what pushes it up or down?
Currently Building
Active Projects
Courtyard Retreat
Westlake, TX
Est. completion: Summer 2025
Barton Creek Modern Refresh
Barton Creek, Austin, TX · 3,800 sq ft
Est. completion: Fall 2026
Westlake Hills Hideout
Westlake Hills, Austin, TX
Est. completion: Fall 2026
Village of the Hills Casita
Village of the Hills, Austin, TX
Est. completion: Late 2026
Horizon Heights
Downtown Austin, TX
Est. completion: 2027
Progress updated as milestones are reached. Join the waitlist for our next build slot.
Our Approach
It starts with
relationships.
Building a home or a business space is more than a transaction. It is a partnership built on trust, transparency, and a genuine investment in what you are trying to create.
We work alongside Austin's most talented architects and designers, combining their vision with our precision and speed to deliver results that hold up long after the ribbon is cut.
Hyper-Communication
You always know where your project stands. No surprises, no excuses. Just consistent updates and honest conversations.
Precision Execution
Strong relationships with top architects and designers, combined with our ability to execute plan sets with speed and accuracy.
Lasting Value
We do not build for the close. We build for the long hold. Homes and spaces designed to appreciate, not just impress.
Community Investment
A portion of every project's profit goes to the Lillian Bijou Foundation, supporting disabled children and their families.
Who You'll Work With
No layers. No handoffs.
The principals answer.
Chance Forman
Partner & Co-Founder
Mac Shugart
President, Commercial Division
Client Words
What homeowners say after the keys change hands.
“Bijou delivered a final result we absolutely love. The attention to detail and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations.”
Nick Brown
Westlake, Austin
“Very knowledgeable team. They understood our vision from day one and brought it to life with precision and care.”
Chamu Kallem
Austin, TX
“Quality work done right. The process was smooth from consultation through installation. Highly recommend Bijou.”
Rob Morales
Austin, TX
Ready to Build?
Let's talk about your project.
Custom home, commercial buildout, or specialty space. Every project starts with a conversation. No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest look at what you're trying to build.
Every Bijou project gives a portion of its profits to The Lillian Bijou Foundation, a 501(c)(3) supporting families raising medically complex children.