We personally favor a modern aesthetic, giving rise to an immersive experience, but one that is also in tune with the native plant and materials palette.” “We endeavor to be timeless and contextual, ensuring each design works in tune with its environment. What are your favorite landscaping trends right now?
Jennifer and I are focused upon restoring degraded sites and preserving connections to nature that have always been part of Austin culture.” Austin has always been special, and everyone seems to see that now. What makes Austin stand apart from other cities? For better, we are seeing a greater appreciation for outdoor spaces and rising investment in them, as well as an uptick of affordable housing units being developed.” For worse, we have been seeing escalating construction costs. “The design community is moving rapidly, especially given the current housing shortage, but especially in a growing community like Austin. How have you watched the industry change or evolve, particularly in the past year? Just like a painting has a foreground, middle ground, and background, landscape architecture sets up the framework for physically experiencing and visually taking in a site.” It provides experiences within nature and allows individuals to physically connect. “Landscape architecture bridges boundaries and melds each site within the regional context. Why is landscape architecture so important to a project?
Ultimately, all of our projects go through our studio’s creative process and quality control, assuring that they are all unique yet soundly designed.”
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Each project type then has its own unique demands that inform the design process, be it code requirements, sustainability goals or client desires. “All projects begin with site analysis where we study the site’s topography, water flows, vegetation and soils, as well as how the site is being used, its history and proposed future uses. When you take on a new landscaping project, what’s your process from start to finish? “Fluid - we work within the environmental context of each project, while imbuing them with the current needs for climate change response and the creative techniques that make each space special and enduring.” How would you describe the studio’s design style?
When the two Austinites met each other in grad school, they decided to join forces and return to their home city to found Studio Balcones, now a nine person-strong team collaborating on residential projects and commercial developments, as well as institutional and civil projects. Co-principal Jennifer Orr diverged from her path to becoming a lawyer and found her way back to the earth, bringing with her a strong design background, extensive plant knowledge and a deep understanding of ecological systems. Principal Ilse Frank studied architecture as an undergraduate before realizing she cared more about the fabric of nature and surrounding structures, which inspired her to shift into landscape architecture and urban design. We are so pleased and their design has enhanced how our family lives outdoors.Founded in 2009, Studio Balcones strives to design landscapes that inspire connections between people, nature and urban life. They made what could have been a stressful project one that was fun, collaborative, and the results are stunning. Their skill sets compliment each other beautifully. Communication between the team is excellent and communication with us was just as smooth as Kristen and Ellie were regular visitors on site.Įllie and Kristen are tremendously talented, knowledgeable and creative. Project challenges were addressed on the spot, were communicated, and solved quickly. Their subcontractors are vetted, trustworthy and professional, and have long standing relationships with Ellie and Kristen. Our asks and the shape of our lot presented challenges that only their creativity and vision could address successfully.ĭuring the implementation, Ellie, Kristen and their team were on point every step of the way. Their plan was the only one that successfully addressed all of our wishes, solved our grading and drainage issues, and honored our budget while being aesthetically pleasing and in line with the traditional architecture and design of our house. Īfter interviewing multiple landscape designers, it was Ellie and Kristen who were able to successfully deliver a beautiful site plan for our acre lot. “While the beauty and functionality of their projects speak for themselves, not enough can be said about Ellie Reshetnikov and Kristen Burns.
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