Modern Home Builder - Winter 2016 - Volume 2 - 76
Paul Allen Custom Homes Inc. Forward Thinkers Paul Allen Custom Homes prides itself on its ability to stay ahead of trends as well as its friendly, concierge approach to designing and building elite custom homes. BY JIM HARRIS " It's important for our clients to know there's a principal owner out there with their eyes on things. " PAUL ALLEN, OWNER Paul Allen prides himself and his staff on their ability to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. When it comes to their knowledge of building trends and materials, Paul Al- PROFILE PAUL ALLEN CUSTOM HOMES, INC. www.paulallenhomes.com / Headquarters: San Antonio, Texas / Employees: 6 / Specialty: Elite custom luxury homes 76 www.mhb-magazine.com Winter 2016 Volume 2 len considers himself, his staff and his top designers to be construction connoisseurs. "What sets us apart is the length of time we've been in the business as well as our ability to keep up on trends," says Allen, who founded the custom homebuilding company that bears his name in 1984. Each person on Allen's staff has a minimum of 15 years of homebuilding experience, he notes. Allen, along with Director of Client Relations Talashia Jansen-Seargeant and others, engaged in intense research during the National Association of Homebuilders' International Builders' Show (IBS). Allen diligently visited nearly every booth at the event, scouring the marketplace for new products, materials and ideas.