Studio Balcones is a brand that specializes in creating ecologically-sensitive landscapes for people, plants, wildlife, and weather. They believe in stewardship, beauty, and joy, and their designs prioritize leaving a minimal trace on the environment. Their approach involves critical thinking and smart design, ensuring that they tread softly and make environmentally conscious choices, such as using resilient plants and sustainable materials.

Studio Balcones offers a range of services, including urban life, wild-land restoration, and sustainable recreation, as well as transforming backyards into healthy and vibrant landscapes. They have worked on various projects, such as the Frank mixed-use development, which seamlessly blends modern residences, public spaces, retail areas, and boutique workspaces into the historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood. They have also rejuvenated the Austin Oaks business park with lush native plantings, outdoor gathering spaces, and commissioned sculptures.

Additionally, the CARTS SITES project, which is Silver Certified and one of the first SITES Pre-Certified projects in Austin, serves as an eco-friendly transportation hub that echoes the ecological history of the central Texas Blackland Prairie. With Studio Balcones, you can expect stunning landscapes that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible