Michael Gaertner Architects

Specialties

We strive to be the best in everything we do. While we may not be the most expensive in terms of fees, we want to always be the best!

Michael Gaertner Architects provides architectural and interior design services, planning and project management of real estate development design and construction projects. The firm specializes in unique or especially difficult projects including historic rehabilitation or «fast-​track» construction and has successfully completed nearly $ 200 million in historic development since its founding. We have special experience in Master Planning. Two projects are the now completed rehabilitation of the historic E.S. Levy building as artist live-​work space, and the Clubhouse for the Wilderness Golf Course in Lake Jackson. We have completed the façade renovation of the Hotel Galvez, the third major phase in the rehabilitation of this historic structure and a new Spa in the ground floor. Projects under way include the exterior façade of The Pelican Club in the Art Deco style, AET Offshore Operations Building, and the Laffite’s Harbor condominium project at Pirate’s Cove.

History

Established in 1984.

Founded by Michael Gaertner in 1984.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael G.

Business Owner

In practice since 1977, I’ve lived in Galveston and practiced in this area since 1980. I have a diverse practice: retail, commercial, hotels, office buildings, historic preservatino and master planning.

I graduated from Texas A&M in 1977