2017 BMC Design Artist Invitational
Runs through the end of 2017
Austin’s BMC Design Center is proud to display amazing art by world-class artists. Imagine original paintings and sculpture mingled in with BMC’s high-performing building products, including doors, windows, architectural moulding, cabinets and decorative hardware. It’s a happy marriage of high art and functional design. The artists selected this year are Todd Camplin (Jefferson), Monique Capanelli (Austin), Larry Graeber (San Antonio), Jim Huntington (Coupland), Wells Mason (Coupland), L. Renee Nunez (Austin), Lesley Powell (Raleigh) and Quincy Wakefield (Austin). By appointment only. www.buildwithbmc.com
Two Hills Studio Turns 30!
Two Hills Studio, Inc. was founded in 1987 by architect/owner Britt Medford to create decorative lighting for architects, interior designers, lighting designers, developers, business owners and homeowners. Handcrafted in their Austin, Texas studio by a team of talented craftspeople, their work blends metals such as copper, brass and steel with glass, acrylic and mica. While the light fixtures look great during the daytime, their trademark light and shadow patterns give a dramatic effect when illuminated. www.twohillsstudio.com
Facets Opens First Austin-Area
Kohler Signature Store
Owned and operated by Hajoca, the store will be dedicated to servicing the needs of both trade professionals and consumers with inspirational design, quality products, relevant resources and exceptional service. The 2,750-square-foot showroom will feature five full suites containing cabinets, lighting, mirrors, tubs, toilets, tile, sinks and showers and five smaller ensembles in various styles. The store will also feature an interactive media wall with product renderings and a performance shower area with interactive systems to sample. www.kohlersignaturestoreaustin.com.
Vibrant Smart Home Opens in Austin
As an introductory offer, Vibrant Smart Home is offering Complimentary Smart Home Assessments and a Free LED bulb upgrade for one room*. Vibrant consultants will help you navigate the smart home products on the market while avoiding potentially frustrating and complicated smart programming and installation. Save money on your utility bills and make your home more efficient with smart thermostats and lighting, sprinkler automation, doorbell cameras, voice control and more. www.vibrantsmarthome.com
Mark Odom Studio, Inc. Receives
Best Multifamily Development Award
The 2017 San Antonio Business Journal Award was presented for the “most impactful multifamily development project, whether new or rehab.” The Aviator at Brooks City Base, which was once a military barracks, has been transformed into a modern 280-unit apartment community with a pool, game room, BBQ/picnic areas, a fitness center, bocce ball courts and other amenities. The clubhouse celebrates the property’s aviation history, with archival photos of the old base and a coffee table modeled after an airplane wing. www.markodomstudio.com
Craig McMahon Architects’ LightHaus Residence Wins Multiple Awards
At the International Design Awards 2017, a ceremony to celebrate legendary design visionaries as well an emerging talents, McMahon’s LightHaus and Burning Creek Retreat both received Honorable Mentions. LightHaus also received an Award of Merit at the Golden Nugget Awards 2017 where individuals are recognized for improving communities through exceptional design and development, and again at the Aurora Awards 2017 with a Grand Aurora Award. His Augusta House also received a
Silver Aurora Award. www.cmarchtx.com