East 11th Street is the cultural spine of a dynamic and diverse East Austin neighborhood, lined with a lively mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, and businesses. Situated at the corner of 11th and Navasota, 1211 East Eleventh marks the eastern gateway of this pedestrian-oriented corridor, overlooking the green expanse of the Texas State Cemetery where the neighborhood shifts from urban to residential.
Project Name: 1211 East Eleventh
Studio Name: Furman + Keil Architects
Location: Austin, Texas
FKA design team: Gary Furman, Philip Keil, Troy Miller, Jason Kerensky, Drew Wilson
Project Team:
Architecture: Furman & Keil Architects
Contractor: iE2 Construction
Landscape: Word + Carr Design Group
Civil Engineer: Lockwood Engineers
Building Enclosure: Acton Partners
Structural Engineer: Architectural Engineers Collaborative
MEP Engineer: AYS Engineering
Security/Low Voltage: HAAS Home Technologies
Photography: Casey Dunn
The building’s design reflects this transitional setting. A brick-clad ground floor mirrors the scale and character of the adjacent historic restaurant, while two retail spaces activate the broad sidewalk. Above, tenant offices are housed in a box-rib metal-clad volume, carefully oriented to capture views of the serene landscape to the east. Parking is discreetly located beneath the raised rear portion of the structure.
A trellised terrace at the northwest corner softens the building’s massing. Lush plantings draw attention to the upper level, fostering a connection between street life and skyline. Open to all tenants, the terrace offers a welcoming space for casual gatherings, outdoor meetings, or lunch with a view.
The building embraces an intentionally raw aesthetic. Exposed steel framing and straightforward, durable materials express the creative energy that defines East Austin.
