Designing a Home That Belongs — A Conversation with Architect Elizabeth Haynes

In Episode 3 of The Collier Way, Collier Bashara sits down with architect Elizabeth Haynes — the architect behind the Olmos Park Southern Living Showcase Home and one of San Antonio's most respected residential architects — for an honest conversation about what great design actually requires.Elizabeth and Collier have been collaborating for years — from a complicated renovation in Oakwell Farms to historical restorations to multiple ground-up luxury homes across Olmos Park, Alamo Heights, and Terrell Hills. This episode is the story of that collaboration and the philosophy behind it.In this episode:How Elizabeth's career began with a historical renovation and what that taught her about buildings that lastWhy as-built plans are the very first step of any renovation — and why skipping them is one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner can makeDesigning for aging in place and why this conversation has become increasingly important for how homes are designed todayThe Olmos Park Southern Living Showcase Home — the design vision, the decisions made along the way, and Elizabeth's favorite room in the house — the keeping roomHow Collier and Elizabeth approach designing to the lot, the neighborhood, and the client's actual life rather than just their wish listWhat makes Olmos Park, Alamo Heights, and Terrell Hills each distinct to design for — and why that matters more than most clients realizeThe collaboration that turned two friends into one of San Antonio's most trusted builder and architect partnershipsThis is one of the most genuine conversations about residential architecture and design you will find — from two people who have built a lot of homes together and learned what actually matters along the way.The Collier Way is hosted by Collier Bashara, Southern Living Builder of the Year and founder of Collier Custom Homes — one of only 85 Southern Living Certified Builders in America.New episodes every week. Subscribe and follow along.Learn more at colliercustomhomes.com