Tim T. Franke
Texas Landscape Architect No. 2060

Tim has been a practicing professional Landscape Architect for over 38 years, during which time he has held licenses in California, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.  As a founding partner of Franke : Franke with Architect Elizabeth Franke, Tim is directly involved with all aspects of each project and particularly focused on integration of site planning and design, landscape systems, and architectural design within the office.  He received a BS in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University in 1985, and a Master of Landscape Architecture with Distinction from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 1995.  He is a recipient of the GSD’s 1995 Charles Eliot Fellowship. In addition to private practice, Tim held the position of Assistant Professor at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Architecture, and was the Co-Director of the school’s Master of Architecture and Urban Design degree program from 1996 to 2003. His experience spans from master planning multi-thousand acre properties, urban design for both current and new town centers and associated communities, to site planning and design for ranches, neighborhoods, and individual residential projects.

Tim is a Heritage Member of the Coastal Conservation Association, and served as the Austin Chapter’s first Habitat and Research Committee Chair.  He is particularly interested in issues related to riparian and rangeland environmental and development issues, and habitat preservation and enhancement.  Tim has become an avid rower and enjoys both coastal and high desert treks where kayaking, SCUBA diving, angling, rafting and hiking are in the mix.

Elizabeth C. Franke
Texas Architect No. 17450

Elizabeth has been a practicing professional Architect for 25 years and has held licenses in California, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.  As a founding partner of Franke : Franke, she is the lead design Architect directly involved with all aspects of each project in the office.  Her interests and expertise span both design and construction, and she is particularly intrigued by and knowledgeable about materials, means, and methods used throughout the construction trades.  Elizabeth believes that her curiosity and interest in construction techniques, and the application of traditional and contemporary materials and technologies enriches and informs her approach to each project and the firm’s design process. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University in 1983, and her Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987.  She has worked in various regions of the country on projects ranging in scale and complexity from single-family residences to parks, new town centers and corporate headquarters. 

When time permits, Elizabeth is an avid cyclist, kayaker, open water SCUBA diver, and outdoor sports enthusiast.  As the mother of three grown children, she has held positions in numerous community and non-profit organizations, including Scout leader, PTO board member, and Chairperson of Project Graduation for Westlake High School.  Her free moments are spent outside learning new skills on the road, on the water, and in the Texas Hill Country landscape.