Blog
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Max & The Texas Water Safari
The World's Toughest Canoe Race
By Ann Chen
Posted on June 16, 2017They call it “the World’s toughest canoe race”—and for good reason. Stretching from where the San Marcos River forms down to the Gulf Coast, the Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile race that has been testing the mettle of its participants since 1963. For CG&S estimator and adventurer Max Hambly, the most recent race marks his seventh journey down the river, an experience which never fails to instill a sense of humility, humanity and community in him.
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“Chaos On Corral”
Spring 2017 Washers Tournament
By Ryan Davis
Posted on June 07, 2017On a beautiful May afternoon, the employees of CG&S Design-Build convened to contest the title of best team in the “Chaos On Corral” washers tournament.
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Climbing The Six Gates: Gate 6
Client For Life
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on March 15, 2017We are all about keeping our clients’ trust for life. We like to think of our past clients as extended family members, and hope they feel the same.
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Climbing The Six Gates: Gate 5
Construction
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on March 14, 2017Our journey of ideas is now at an end. The time for action is now!
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Climbing The Six Gates: Gate 4
Final Design
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on March 08, 2017Well, here we all are standing outside of Gate 4. Right now it’s locked. On the other side is the fun and challenging creative work it will take to refine our design concept into a set of detailed instructions for permitting and building the project.
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Celebrating 60 Years
CG&S Embarks On Documentary Series Project
By Ann Chen
Posted on February 22, 2017History is a story, and, as with any story, there are multiple versions. For us, CG&S’ 60 year history is many things at once.
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Climbing The Six Gates: Gate 3
Concept
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on December 28, 2016You have committed to solving your home’s challenges by signing up with CG&S to do the planning and design for your project. When you enter into a pre-construction agreement with us, it opens Gate 3 into the great beyond, where we look at your home’s future, and develop smart and creative design strategies together.
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Climbing The Six Gates: Gate 2
The Pre-Construction Services Proposal
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on October 20, 2016OK, we have had a mutually beneficial first meeting, we have discussed your design needs and priorities, our thoughts on budget, described the design-build process, and both parties want to get a bit more serious. Wonderful! That means that we agree to walk together through Gate 2, and we will put some serious time and attention in putting together a written proposal to thoroughly plan the project for your review.
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Austin NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes 2016
September 24 & 25
By Ryan Davis
Posted on September 13, 2016Well it’s official, the season finally seems to be changing. It’s still hot, but something is different: the air is lighter, the light paler; the city sounds different, like you can hear further and more clearly than before. Nestled in this time of change and new beginnings, the Austin NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes awaits to provide all of your remodeling/renovation inspiration.
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Shower As Creative Refuge
The best insights always materialize in the shower!
By Stewart Davis AIA
Posted on August 24, 2016Bathrooms have many parts, but I think the heart of the bath is the shower. Well-designed showers promote serenity, comfort, and a feeling of wellbeing. Inside this special space, the mind is calm, and often valuable insights and ideas surface.