1 of 2 counter pass thru surrounds wrapped in copper. @chioco_design #austin #architecture #fabrication #copper

Rainy downtown site visit. Can’t wait to slide 4 big ole guillotine doors into these openings. #austin #architecture #fabrication #steel

Mocking up flourescent acrylic paddles for the big wheel. Come dark these will be illuminated with water driven dyno powered 12v black lights. #austin #art #publicart #lighting #installation #installationart #comingtogether #creekshow2018

Nice to get the synchrowave back. Thanks @arcmender for getting our baby up and running again and thanks @gageelders for the snap. #austin #tig #shoplife #welding #ink

Copper surrounds going in at @torchystacos . Full wrap on these pass thrus. @chioco_design #austin #architecture #fabrication #copper #coppertop

Always enjoy time over at @utsoa hanging out for crits. Thank you @nicholewiedemann for getting me out of the rain today and giving me a chance to review some great student work. Maybe some point I’ll get a chance to go back to my alma matter, @lsusoa @lsuartanddesign, ( 😉😉 nudge nudge) . #austin #architecture #design #crit #studio

Fitting up brass sconces for @torchystacos . @chioco_design #austin #fabrication #lighting #brass #sconce #architecture

Intersections. Copper joint where sheet meets hem edge for a subtlety accented radius corner. #austin #copper #fabrication #design #details

9’-6” tall steel entry door and sidelight for @torchystacos . @chioco_design #austin #fabrication #steel #welding #architecture

Rainy old school hand written cut list kinda night slaying steel in the shop. #fabrication #austin #steel #roots

Adding to our office crew. Looking to add someone with 2-5 years experience in architecture or construction with degree. Strong problem solving skills, knowledge of construction, proficiency in (revit, cad, sketchup), and a love of pandas 🐼 a must. Send resume / cover letter / portfolio / cookies or cold beer to info@drophousedesign.com . #austin #architecture #fabrication #hiring #designbuild #ihatenuts

Getting after it. Quick load in and right on to sliding these shop fab units. Time for second coffee. #austin #architecture #fabrication #whileyouweresleeping

Afternoon charrette with @jobe_corral_architects and @crowellbuilders . Love this phase of architecture. #austin #architecture #fabrication #design #sketch #details

Great meeting some new folks and seeing some friendly faces at @acementoraustin info happy hour. For those who don’t know, ACE is a mentoring program for high schoolers nationwide to get kids interested in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (and maybe Fabrication this year 😉) Not to late to sign up for this years program. #austin #architecture #community #startemyoung

Justin of @epefabrication stopped by the shop to say hi while in town picking up a dually to take back to Nola. Always nice to meet folks from back home. Check out his page for some clean tig and his dialed container shop. #austin #nola #neworleans #irl #instameet

New fab crew member @dan_camera stacking some weld on stack of 1” plates. Building up counterweights for downtown project. #austin #fabrication #steel #heavyweight #welding

Don’t forget to mark your calendars, @aiaaustin homes tour October 27th & 28th. You can come check out these pivot awning windows we designed and built for @hughjeffersonrandolpharchitect and @risingerbuild in person on the homes tour. @jakeholt making us look good with his tour shots. This reminder care of @luxemagazine . #austin #architecture #fabrication #designbuild #pivot #awning #window #cantilever #aiahomes2018

Fork lift upgrades or Creekshow goodies. Convenient donor battery for our 12v setup. @wallercreekconservancy #creekshow2018 #lighting #led #blacklight #art #artinstallation #groundeffects #pimpmyride

Cedar and brass storefront for new @torchystacos downtown. @chioco_design #austin #fabrication #carpentry #woodwork #storefront #custom #brass #cedar

New steering wheel for the weld rig. Thanks for the smooth curves @hot_metalworks . #austin #fabrication #steel #roundandround

Finished the bronze gate patina and oil sealant and the shop surprised me with pizza, beer and cupcakes for #37. #austin #fabrication #bronze #beerandcupcakes #birthday

First coat of patina was cold applied potash mix. Second coat is heat activated ferric nitrate. Fun stuff we picked up from local OG bronze master, Jim Thomas, who was kind enough to pass along some of his age old finishing techniques. @miroriveraarch #austin #architecture #fabrication #finishing #flamethrower #blowtorch

Stack of waterjet brass for some custom sconces for @torchystacos . Can’t wait to bend these up on the ole 1890’s brake. @chioco_design #austin #fabrication #architecture #brass #lighting

Got the gates loaded and transported out to our secret black ops finishing site. #austin #architecture #fabrication #finishing #shadesofgrey #bronze

Enjoyed showing @8800jak around talking shop. Love getting the chance to work with people I’ve met over the years on Ig. Stoked to be working on a couple projects in town with Bob and @olsonkundig even if they did bring all this pnw rain with em . #austin #seattle #architecture #fabrication