None of the others could seem to envision a unique, compelling solution to our lawn. We had interviewed well over a dozen landscapers / landscape architects before coming across Philip’s site on the internet. If you can’t get ahold of Michael, it’s likely because no one can – somewhere out on a river or lost on a trail with his family, far from the reaches of civilization.It was a great pleasure working with Philip. Michael volunteers his time as a member of The Trail Foundation Eco Committee in Austin Texas. Fish & Wildlife, BIA Navajo Nation, Arizona Game & Fish, City of Yuma, City of Austin, and many foundations and non-profit entities.
He has worked extensively with the National Park Service, U.S. Michael has a Master of Landscape Architecture from Kansas State University, and is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Michael’s work on the Yuma West Wetlands received the 2019 Ponderosa Pine Partnership Award for innovation in urban forest restoration, collaboration, and leadership on the banks of the lower Colorado River in Yuma, AZ. He offers clients technical expertise in reforestation, wetlands, trails, and river systems as well as unique perspectives on building an ecologically sound future for their projects. Michael Meihaus is a Senior Associate that brings over 10 years of wildland restoration experience to the team. Jennifer gives back as a current board member and past president of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy. She is a mother of two and enjoys exploring the natural world with her children and husband. Jennifer is a 4th generation Texan with deep affection for her hometown Austin and Texas landscapes. Jennifer is a licensed landscape architect in Texas. She has a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to founding Studio Balcones, Jennifer worked in Philadelphia designing award winning parks and civic spaces. Her Belmont Parkway Residence won a 2021 Texas ASLA Merit Award and Home Slice North Loop won “Best Use of Hill Country” by the Austin Chronicle. Her commitment to protecting and supporting healthy ecological systems sits at the center of her work.Īs a self-proclaimed “plant nerd,” Jennifer oversees all office planting design, and loves to insert whimsy and play into her projects. Jennifer is a co-founder & principal of Studio Balcones. A native Austinite/unicorn, she loves enjoying tacos on a good patio, hikes with her dog, Brisket, and exploring the art scene with her husband, Tim. Ilse volunteers her time as a member of The Trail Foundation’s Project Committee and Arts & Culture committee and previously served on the Art In Public Place’s Advisory Panel. Ilse is a licensed landscape architect in Texas and Oklahoma. She has a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to founding Studio Balcones, Ilse worked on many award-winning design competition projects at a firm in New York City. Her work at the University of Texas at Austin was recently awarded 2020 Texas ASLA Merit Award and a 2021 AIA Austin Design Award of Merit.
As a firm leader, Ilse focuses on creative solutions for civic and institutional projects that will have significant impact on the future growth and function of cities. Ilse is a co-founder and principal of Studio Balcones. With twenty years of combined experience working in the residential, commercial, and public sector, we provide landscape architectural services for a wide range of projects, working solo or as part of a team. In 2009, Ilse and Jennifer joined forced to found Studio Balcones as a certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) with the City of Austin and a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) with the State of Texas. We believe collaborative work achieves the highest quality product, and often work with expert teams of architects, artists, and engineers to realize our designs. Working closely with and listening to our clients needs, we create outdoor environments that are context-sensitive and beautiful, with moments of the unexpected. We champion resilient plants and sustainable materials crafted with a modern, site-specific aesthetic. We design for the 21st century, creating spaces that are flexible, adaptable and enduring. Studio Balcones designs landscapes that inspire and create connections between people, nature, and urban life.
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