Pollen

Studio

Pollen Architecture is an award-winning modern architecture firm in Austin, TX founded by principals with backgrounds in architecture, art, and construction. Our collaborative practice integrates skill sets from these interrelated fields to create projects that are inspiring, innovative, and beautifully-crafted. We specialize in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Our work begins with listening to our clients and tailoring a plan to their priorities and their specific site.

Our design process incorporates digital tools, physical models, perspective studies and full-scale mockups in order to communicate with our clients, design the most effective volumetric response, and develop a high level of finish and detail.

Our projects have a strong connection between indoors and outdoors, and make the most of their physical settings. We carefully study solar orientation to design rooms with the best possible natural light to create spaces that are calm and promote wellness. When it comes to finishes, our projects use natural materials to give spaces ‘hand’ or texture and resonance. The careful attention of our architects to natural elements and building craft generates projects that are both durable and sustainable.

Elizabeth Alford, AIA
Principal, Co-Founder
Michael Young
Artist, Co-Founder
Ted Young, AIA
Architect
Andrew Tamez
Designer
Tori Carter
Designer
Lindsey Myers
Designer
Joaquin Rodriguez
Intern

Collaborators

  • Ten Eyck Landscape Architects
  • Laura Roberts Design
  • SEC Engineering
  • Fern Santini
  • AEC Architectural Engineers Collaborative
  • Structures
  • Delta Millworks
  • Open Envelope Studio
  • AYS Engineering