Their mission supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for. Financially, it is a win-win scenario for GTF and for the City of Bryan, and the process has fostered a strong sense of collaboration with the City.Īnother challenge for the project was the design of the building envelope early team collaborative goals determined that continuous exterior rigid insulation was going to provide the best thermal performance for the walls and roof structure, but also required us to develop new wall section details that stray from “easy” standards. The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) is a tax-exempt organization focused on improving education in the state of Texas. Through a novel collaboration between our design team and the City of Bryan, a large quantity of antique long leaf pine was successfully diverted from the land fill, and instead this very-local reclaimed material is prominently featured in the exposed roof decking, the floors, the front door, and several custom furniture pieces throughout the project. Our solution was a park-like campus that transitions from the surrounding rural setting to the building through orchestrated landscape moves such as changes in topography, the addition of several trees, a large retention pond at the approach and a restored prairie which provides a new context for the building.Įvery stick of wood in the new building was salvaged from an abandoned warehouse nearby the project, which was slated for demolition. Furman + Keil Architects is a collaborative design firm dedicated to creating enriched environments that enhance the lives of people and their communities.
The existing site presented the challenge of creating a “sense of place” in an area of overgrazed farmland with no immediate built context. Modern Texas barn by Furman + Keil Architects After accommodating a family with five kids for two decades, the plan was to demolish the old house and make way for a brand-new construction. Additionally, the upfront costs of these building systems were reduced as a result of this process. Furman + Keil Architects are behind this amazing transformation with exposed beams and original walls. These efficiencies resulted in overall reductions in energy consumption, water use, raw materials, and overall impact to the ecology. Building sustainable, timeless structures that strike a fresh balance between local tradition and creative design is key to the firm’s success. Through this integrated process, our team developed strategies for optimizing all of the building systems. Since it was founded in 1995 by firm principal Gary Furman, Furman + Keil Architects has been dedicated to serving residential and commercial clients in the Austin area. The contractor was selected early in the design process and became an integral part of our team as we progressed through the design. The project team began the design process with an integrated team approach, involving all design disciplines as well as the client. Austin Architect in Travis County TX, 78702. Sustainability and Performance in ArchitectureĪn early goal of the client was to pursue LEED certification for the project. Austin Architects by Furman + Keil Architects (512) 479-4100.
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