About Sanctuary

Luxury Built on Precision and Quality

Sanctuary Custom Homes brings decades of construction and project leadership to each home, pairing meticulous field execution with proactive communication.

Our Story

Sanctuary Custom Homes was formed to deliver a calmer, clearer building experience. Our team brings decades of construction and project leadership to each home, pairing meticulous field execution with proactive communication.

We believe that building a custom home should be an exciting journey, not a stressful ordeal. That's why we've developed a structured process that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and enterprise-level project management.

From our roots in the Texas Hill Country to projects across Austin, we've delivered 60+ homes with a commitment to precision, transparency, and lasting client relationships. Our approach is simple: treat every project with the care and attention we'd want for our own homes.

Leadership

Meet the Founders

Nick Chappell

Managing Partner

Customer Relationship Management & Field Operation

With nearly 30 years in Texas construction, Nick has built a reputation for craftsmanship and reliability. From leading framing crews of 25+ to delivering multimillion-dollar estates and over 60 custom homes, his expertise spans every trade.

Nick has built strong pipelines with developers and investors while modernizing construction methods for greater efficiency. His ability to scale without losing attention to detail makes him a trusted partner for developers.

Experience: Close to 30 years of home building
Expertise: Over 60 Home Building Projects Completed
Focus: Customer Relationship Management & Field Operations

Robert D. Corion

Managing Partner

30+ years of Project Design & Delivery

Robert brings more than 30 years of global executive experience, having led major energy, infrastructure and technology projects for some of the world's largest companies. Known for project management rigor, budgeting and vendor optimization.

Robert has managed $100M+ operations, introduced technology solutions to cut costs and speed delivery, and built strong vendor networks to ensure consistent outcomes—bringing enterprise-grade discipline to residential construction.

Experience: 30+ years of Project Design & Delivery
Expertise: Project Management, Finance and Technology Innovation
Focus: Corporate Strategy, Capital & Growth

The Partnership

Nick and Robert combine extensive trade knowledge with executive project delivery expertise. Their approach blends craftsmanship with financial and operational discipline, creating the Sanctuary Experience for custom clients and offering developers a partner for both current and future projects.

This spirit of collaboration reflects their belief that strong partnerships and long-term commitment are foundational for lasting homes and communities.

Proven Experience

Our Track Record

60+

Homes Delivered

Custom builds, spec homes, and remodels

90%

Referral Rate

Our clients become our advocates

30+

Years Experience

Combined expertise in construction

Collaboration

Trusted Partners

Building strong relationships with Austin's leading architectural firms

JB Architecture

Jon Butler

Side Angle Side

Architecture & Design

Tornbjerg Design

Thomas Tornbjerg

Webber + Studio

Austin Architects

NHA

Nathan Harwell

Jameson Design

Architecture & Interior

slic design

Interior Design

Point B Design

Architecture

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss your custom home vision. Our team is ready to bring precision, transparency, and concierge service to your project.

Request a Consultation View Our Work