Blackie Railing
Forged Steel
2004
This forged steel railing wraps around the grand entry stair.
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University of Texas Tower Observation Deck Railing and Screen
Forged Stainless Steel
made for University of Texas
2000
This forged and fabricated stainless steel trellis provides lightweight, secure protection for observation deck visitors and reintegrates a cherished icon into the urban experience. This contemporary design solution is sensitive to the historic context, precisely coordinated with both client and contractors, and considers construction and installation on a busy and prominent building.
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University of Texas Alumni Center Railing
Forged Steel
made for University of Texas
2005
This series of gates, fences, seats, and walls create a functional boundary and establish the outermost impressions of the UT Exes Visitor Center. Abstracting the familiar "Longhorn" logo, this solution subtly incorporates school symbols providing a unifying visual element for the University facility.
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Palmer Events Center Railing
Galvanized Forged Steel
2002
The railing, which defines the edge of a public entry plaza, uses local materials and botanical forms to create a uniquely integrated expression of the local community.
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Gardner Gate
Forged Steel
2006
The interlocking forged steel design of this entry gate echoes ancient Celtic symbols of well-being and honors the owner's Irish ancestry.
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Kodosky Gate
Forged Steel
2006
This main entry gate for a large hilltop property in west Austin draws on botanical forms while reflecting the movement of water from nearby Lake Austin.
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Custom car retreat
Steel and copper
dimensions 20' x 20' x 12'
May 2010
Here is a cusotm car retreat I built for a homeowner who needed another spot to park in. The design matched the existing fence ornament in the front of the home. A beautiful copper roof tops the structure.
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Intergalactic Redneck Fence
Reclaimed Steel and Cedar Culls
dimensions 6'x60'
April 2011
This fence, pedestrian gate, and sliding driveway gate are a part of my house and shop. I live across the street form a busy convenient store, and was looking to have a as much privacy as possible and to eliminate a lot of the sound. Mission accomplished.
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Bordello Floor Lamp
Forged Steel, Blown Glass
dimensions 60"x12"x16"
September 2011
This lamp was fabricated for the Guild's exhibit at the Perry Mansion, and is a continuation of the Bordello Lamp series that I have been working on for about 10 years. The main feature that qualifies the lamp to be a part of the series is the shade. Initially the lamps shades had colored and textured paper, but now, through a collaboration with glass artist Carlyn Ray, we have successfully blown glass into the shades.
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Suttles Shah Door
marine plywood, stainless steel, enamel paint, and glass
dimensions 9'-0" x 4'-0"
made for Anne Suttles and Samir Shah
collaboration with Blacksmith Industries
January 2009
This door was designed and commissioned by Alterstudio Architects for a new house. The entire residence is low-key, modern, and solid.
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