About Us

WoodEye Construction & Design is a design/build firm in Austin, Texas, committed to creating smart, thoughtful spaces.  With a meticulous attention to detail, innovative design solutions and superior craftsmanship, our team delivers exceptional results and spaces that inspire and delight.

 

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Our Team

GARLAND TURNER, owner

Garland has worked in construction for more than 35 years.  He has a master's degree in Sculpture from The School of Art & Design at Alfred University in New York and an undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas.  Garland brings a keen aesthetic sensibility to his work, approaching each project with both artistry and craft.

Garland has lived and worked in Philadelphia, Rhode Island, England, and New York City.  He was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas and has claimed Austin as his home since 1994.

Marcela Gonzalez, architect

Marcela has more than 25 years of experience in high-end residential design and a comprehensive understanding of the construction process. She has a bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.

Marcela is a well-travelled pragmatist, artist and photographer who was born and raised in beautiful Guanajuato, Mexico and has lived in Austin since 1989.

Matthew Helveston, site supervisor

Matthew has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech University and has worked with several select firms in the Austin area, Matthew has shared his infectious enthusiasm and valuable skill set as a designer, fabricator, and site supervisor with WoodEye since 2017.

A self-proclaimed “well-rounded maker", in his spare time Matthew crafts elegant, Midcentury-styled furniture and home accessories.  When not in the shop, he can be found enjoying the outdoors: camping, fly-fishing, or outboarding around area lakes.
A native Texan, Matthew has lived and travelled all around the US, but has called Austin home since 2006