Custom Post Lantern
copper, stained glass
dimensions 22" x 22" x 17"
made for John Winn Residence
September 2011
This is an example of our popular "Double Roofed Post Lantern." This post lantern was designed to the client's specifications including dimensions, copper finish and choice of diffuser.
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Art Nouveau Gate
Steel, Automotive Metallic Paint
made for Private Residence
December 2011
A gate for a client in West Austin. An original design by Ironwood Industries. Inspired by the Art Nouveau Period, and influenced by the work of Alphonse Mucha, a Czech artist from the 1900s.
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Zoltan David Galleria
Spanish cedar and glass
dimensions Facade 20 x 20
made for Zoltan David
May 2009
Zoltan and I worked from a pencil drawing of his concept. I then brought my expertise in joinery and CNC machining to help resolve the need for a timely completion date.
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Zoltan David at the Oasis
Native Texas pecan and power coated steel
made for Zoltan David
May 2011
We executed Zoltan's design in reclaimed native Texas pecan with powder-coated steel accents and structural components. The pecan was harvested on Onion Creek in Austin. The logs were cut on my sawmill and dried in the kilns located at my shop on 730 Shady Lane .
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Sundial
Forged Steel
2006
This sundial was made for a private garden.
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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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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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