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DELIVERING VISIONS, ONE DETAIL AT A TIME

FOR TRADITIONAL TO TRANSITIONAL, MODERN TO CONTEMPORARY

The Builders FirstSource Design Ultra Team partners with elite builders, architects and designers across the nation to deliver architecturally-significant, design-driven estate and ultra-custom projects that epitomize luxury. The team crafts and sources custom doors, windows, moulding and custom millwork finishing touches using time-honored, artisan methods, as well as state-of-the-art technologies.

AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF SERVICE & EXPERTISE

AT YOUR SERVICE

We have the design expertise, technology and dedication to help manage multi-year jobs for exclusive clientele. Led by Chris Ludwig (pictured), team members maintain strong relationships with an extensive network of high-end trades and international specialty product suppliers.

DESIGN ULTRA TEAM RESOURCES

We ensure that our clients have a full team ready to deliver everything they need to their dreams into reality. As a Design Ultra Team client, you will have access to:
 
  • Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Estimators
  • CAD Designers
  • CNC Designers
  • BIM Designers

PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

CRAFTING A DESIGN LANGUAGE THAT RADIATES SOPHISTICATION REQUIRES EVERY ELEMENT TO BE NECESSARY AND INTENTIONAL

Thanks to BFS’s extensive network of resources and scale of manufacturing operations and purchasing power, we’re able help you manage the extensive cost, scope and complexities that come with ultra-luxury custom projects. Project Photos are published with the permission of homeowners and courtesy of project partners.

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REQUEST A PROJECT CONSULTATION

Schedule an appointment today by contacting Chris Ludwig:

  • 214.926.0593
  • chris.ludwig@bldr.com

THE ART OF DISCRETION

Due to the exclusive clientele we serve, the BFS Design Ultra Team takes client confidentiality seriously. The distinct touches we bring to our client’s homes stay between us. Your privacy is key.

ELITE BRAND PARTNERS

To help our clients achieve their dream designs, we partner with world-class brands around the globe to find the absolute best materials possible.

TITONI Windows take immense pride in using only the highest quality materials and cutting-edge technology to craft aluminum, steel and bronze fenestration products. Their products are not only functional and long-lasting, but also fully customizable to meet unique needs and styles. Since 1979, their commitment to excellence has made them an industry leader in manufacturing windows and doors for high-end residential and commercial projects.
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athmer is the world's leading specialist in developing and manufacturing automatic drop seals. Their products are manufactured in Germany.
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CS Cavity Sliders is the leading manufacturer of premium interior sliding door systems. Founded in New Zealand, they bring nearly 40 years of expertise in designing high-performance sliding door solutions. Expanding to the U.S. in 2013, they continue to serve projects of all sizes with reliable, high-quality products. Contact our expert team for your sliding door needs.
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Dutch manufacturer, FORMANI, has collaborated with top European and American designers to create iconic collections that go beyond just a beautiful lever design to provide a total project offering so designers can ensure a consistent look throughout.
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Since 2005, The French Steel Company has been a leading provider of luxury steel windows and doors. They strive to provide our customers with transformational designs that enhance the architectural beauty of homes and businesses. Their sophisticated profiles allow unobstructed views while maintaining strength and security.
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FritsJurgens, a Dutch company, had the simple but revolutionary idea of putting all their pivot closer technology in the door, removing the mess and cost of an in-floor closer, and liberating designers and builders to dream big.
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Since Marvin was founded in 1912 as a family-owned cedar and lumber company, they’ve looked for ways to help people live better. Today, Marvin is led by seven fourth-generation family members who actively work in and steward the business with the same principles and spirit of possibility. Marvin products have won countless awards and are used around the world, offering architects, builders, and homeowners a greater connection to their surroundings. Guided by the purpose to imagine and create better ways of living, Marvin innovations extend to smart home technologies and ingenious solutions for living well.
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Recognized by the state of Texas as a Texas Historic Business, Phillips Forest Products is regarded as the oldest family-owned and operated sawmill in Texas. They produce a range of high-quality architectural millwork products emphasizing solid wood beams, surfacing materials, and wood molding.
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The first thing you notice when you step into a home is the detail work. Trim shows off the exterior and interior detail work of every home. The builder’s craftsmanship is what gets them noticed and generates referrals. Builders use WindsorONE products made from our mills in Surry, VA and Willits, CA because every stick of WindsorONE is straight, tight & true, and comes with 3 coats of acrylic latex primer. Focusing on detail and craftsmanship is what has made WindsorONE a leader in the interior/exterior trim market since 1972.
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SPI Fenestration is a premier Italian, family-owned manufacturer specializing in custom windows and doors. They bring over 35 years of expertise in fabrication and design, delivering high-quality aluminum, uPVC, and wood windows that seamlessly blend innovation, performance, and timeless European aesthetics. SPI Fenestration provides tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects across the United States, ensuring superior quality, precision engineering, and the elegance of Italian design in every product.
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The TECTUS concealed hinge system, manufactured by Simonswerk Germany, is the most comprehensive offering of its kind. It offers solutions for small and large doors of any material, even glass, and provides unique solutions that allow it to be used throughout the building.
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In business for more than 20 years, TWC designs and manufactures mouldings for every style and plan. With manufacturing plants located in both San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth, a warehouse/retail location in Austin, and covering all Texas markets, TWC is your premier wood products source. TWC’s manufacturing utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and employs experienced craftsmen. They make regular deliveries to the Austin, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hill Country, and South Texas areas.
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Known by designers around the globe, Halliday + Baillie offers a comprehensive line of flush sliding door hardware sets, modern stair rail brackets, pulls, and door stops.
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For over 50 years, The Wood Gallery has sourced the most unique, premium grade veneers produced by nature from around the world. They provide premium grade plywood to outstanding craftsmen, millworkers, furniture manufacturers and artisans.
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