Meet the Architect

Chrissy Petersen, AIA
Founder & Principal Architect | CShort Designs

For Chrissy Petersen, architecture is the intersection of creativity, thoughtful problem-solving, and an understanding of how people live.

With a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture from Louisiana Tech University, Chrissy brings a well-rounded architectural background and a deeply personal perspective to residential design.

Her career began in commercial architecture in Dallas before she discovered her passion for high-end custom residential work at Ryan Street Architects in Austin. Over six years, she refined an approach grounded in thoughtful planning, timeless design, and the belief that a home should be as functional as it is beautiful.

In 2022, she founded CShort Designs with a clear vision: to offer a more personal, collaborative architectural experience.

Today, Chrissy works directly with each client, approaching every project as an opportunity to create something meaningful. She believes architecture responds to its surroundings, reflects the people who inhabit it, and feels enduring rather than dictated by trends.

Chrissy and her husband, Russell, live in Little Elm with their two dogs, Maverick and Lucy. They are expecting their first baby girl this Christmas. Outside of architecture, she enjoys staying active, traveling, and finding inspiration through new places, experiences, and design perspectives along the way.