Bunglegym

02/03/2012

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We designed and built the Bunglegym, a playscape constructed primarily of galvanized steel pipe and bungee cords, for the Playscape Project to raise money for rebuilding paly areas in Bastrop, TX destroyed by the recent fires.

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Pollen is thrilled that the Balcones House will be part of this tour featuring some of the best modern design in Austin. Come out February 4th, 2012 to say “hi” and see some terrific houses. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Pollen has won a competition for a major commission at St. Edward’s University. The project is for a remodel of the university’s Chapel, a new building for campus ministry offices, and a meditative garden. Pollen built a fantastic team, featuring Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Architectural Engineers Collaborative, EEA Consulting Engineers, Lumen Architecture, Macek Furniture Company, [...]

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We were invited to submit a design proposal in competition with five other excellent firms for a renovation of the chapel, new ministry offices and a contemplative garden at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. [more]

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Balcones House

09/28/2011

4502 Balcones Drive

This house is a recreation of a modest mid-century house plus an addition. The intent was to maintain the spirit of the original design while expanding, repairing and solving the functional problems of the original house. [more]

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LandLab Exhibit

Elizabeth Alford taught a vertical design studio at UT in Fall 2010 entitled ‘Studio Ex-Situ’. Students were asked to explore physical representations of surface, to test model-making techniques, systematic sectioning and manipulation of landform as the starting point of design.[more]

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Balcones Construction

The finishing touches are continuing apace to get the Balcones House ready for the AIA Homes Tour next weekend.  The board-formed concrete around the existing outdoor fireplace was a feat of engineering accomplished by many hands and much patience. [more...]

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