Barton D. "Pat" Riley

Riley studied architecture at University of Texas with other well known local architects like A. D. Stenger, and earned a degree in architecture in 1950. After graduating he went on to work with several prestigious Austin firms before eventually going out on his own. Initially he partnered with Emil Niggli to form Niggli & Riley. Due to Niggli's death, Riley went out on his own and in 1963 formed Barton D. Riley, AIA, and Associates. Although he focused on residential architecture, Riley also designed numerous office and municipal buildings around Austin and the state.

Some of the major non residential buildings include:

St. John's Elementary School], Photograph, December 22, 1972 Photo via: texashistory.unt.edu

Texas Motor Transportation Building, Austin, 1956
St. John’s Elementary, Austin, 1958
School of the Deaf, Austin, 1954-57
LCRVA Building, Austin, 1951

In addition to his private practice, Riley also taught architectural engineering at the University of Texas, influencing a new generation of architects and engineers.

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Aug 16, 2019

4515 Balcones : Barton Riley

Aug 16, 2019

We’re ending this week with one of my favorite mid century homes in Austin. It was originally designed by Barton Riley for himself, and the current owner has done some very thoughtful updates to it in their four plus year ownership. You can see some before photos here.

Price: $1,295,000

Details: 2,762 sf, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

Aug 16, 2019

Oct 11, 2016

4508 Crestway

Oct 11, 2016

This one was on the market earlier this year, but the buyer had to delay the sale for a few months. It's back now and as good as ever. So good it was quickly under contract, but as luck would have it that didn't last. It's not often you get a third chance at an amazing house like this. Did I mention is was designed by Barton Riley?

Price: $1,100,000

Details: 3,608 sq. ft. 5 Bed, 3 Bath

Oct 11, 2016

Jun 14, 2016

4610 Crestway

Jun 14, 2016

This Barton Riley designed house is one of those houses that is almost perfect, but is just waiting for the cherry on the top to finish it off. Fill it full of beautiful furniture, update a few fixtures and maybe swap out that garage door and you would have an absolute stunner on your hands. Pretty hard to beat that location too.

Price: $1,499,000

Details: 2,396 sq. ft. 3 Bed, 2 Bath

Jun 14, 2016

Mar 29, 2016

4508 Crestway

Mar 29, 2016

This is a special one people. One of a very few Barton Riley designed homes here in Austin. I was lucky to help some buyers acquire a similar home designed by Riley just down the road last year. I think it's still one of my favorite homes in Austin. This one however may just take the price. Not only is the lot huge, but the house is sizable as well. To top things off, it looks like the updates that were done were quite tasteful. Just add new furniture, and don't forget to invite me over.

Price: $1,300,000

Details: 3,608 sq. ft. 5 Bed, 3 Bath

Mar 29, 2016

Mar 6, 2015

4515 Balcones : Barton Riley

Mar 6, 2015

I've been waiting to share this amazing mid century modern home for today so we can send the week out with a bang. Designed by Austin architect Barton Riley for himself, this home really doesn't have a bad room in it. I walked through it yesterday and was more than impressed. It doesn't hurt that it's in one of my favorite sections of Balcones Dr either.

Price: $999,900

Details: 2,672 sq/ft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

Mar 6, 2015