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A Tale Of Two Pools

And a very cool covered porch

By Ryan Davis

Posted on June 14, 2018

Two different pools respond to two very different landscapes; one perched on the endless ridges of the hill country, the other nestled deep within Austin's urban forest.

Scenes From A Gathering

Saying Goodbye To 2017

By Ryan Davis

Posted on January 24, 2018

We held a little holiday party at our offices this year to celebrate the year's end. Here are a few images of what transpired.

A Mantra Of Gratitude

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

By Dolores Davis UDCP

Posted on November 22, 2017

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This mantra goes through my mind at home in soft tones while sitting in my favorite chair in my favorite nook.

We recently completed a project for our clients Nancy & Marshall in East Travis Heights. We talked with them a little about how they made the decision to renovate at a little party they threw for us to celebrate the new space.

Building A Documentary

Posted on July 06, 2017

When I pitched the idea to make a documentary series about CG&S’ 60-year history, I was taking a chance. I had worked on documentaries before as a production assistant and writer, and I knew all the steps to go through; but I had never tried to put a documentary together from start to finish. I would need to figure out how to use the camera equipment and editing software, how to set up a shoot, how to make a budget. It would be built from the ground up.

Sticker Shock

This Isn't HGTV ;)

Posted on June 29, 2017

What should you expect when starting out on a remodeling project? Most people don’t do sizeable renovations very frequently and HGTV, although very entertaining, is really just that—entertainment! After all, the featured tradespeople and suppliers are providing free labor and materials to be on TV, so the stated project costs are a bit skewed.

Max & The Texas Water Safari

The World's Toughest Canoe Race

Posted on June 16, 2017

They 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.

“Chaos On Corral”

Spring 2017 Washers Tournament

By Ryan Davis

Posted on June 07, 2017

On 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.