STG Design

As we mark our 50 year milestone, we’re revisiting projects that reflect our legacy of thoughtful, enduring design.

STG Design was commissioned by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to design an office building at its Dalchau Service Center campus in southeast Austin. Sited next to an active equipment yard, the 80,000 SF building drew inspiration from the raw materials and components of transmission towers and hydroelectric dams. A sandblasted tilt-up concrete exterior was paired with galvanized steel sunshades and high-performance glazing to support durability and efficiency.

Sustainability was integral to the project, including a 40,000-gallon rainwater and condenser water harvesting cistern for irrigation. The building achieved LEED Silver® and is designed to earn the ENERGY STAR® certification.

A resilient, purpose-driven workplace that supported LCRA’s mission and our firm’s commitment to lasting, place-based design.