Custom Steelwork & Planters

Designed to add architectural interest, structure, and lasting character to your Austin landscape.

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Our team is truly skilled with steelwork and we love working with it because it provides such a clean and durable aesthetic for an outdoor space. Whether you're framing a pathway, defining zones, or adding visual contrast to lush greenery, this service is all about form meeting function.
How Our Steelwork & Planter Design Process Works

Steel is always a great way to balance warmer textures like hardwoods, or to add a more modern touch. We assess your space, material preferences, and use cases to create long lasting architectural details that stand up to the elements and blend beautifully into the environment.

Our Expertise in Steel Fabrication and Planter Design

We’re not outsourcing these features. We craft them ourselves. Our team has hands-on experience designing and fabricating custom steel edging, structure framing, retaining walls, trellises and planters that are both durable and distinctive. That means fewer handoffs, tighter quality control, and finishes you won’t find at a big box store.

Custom Steelwork Rooted in Austin’s Landscape

Steelwork in a landscape plan helps bridge Austin’s creative edge with thoughtful, refined design. It brings structure, contrast, and personality. Whether you’re in Tarrytown, Zilker, or West Lake Hills, our team delivers architectural elements that make a statement without sacrificing longevity.

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Our Process for Custom Steelwork

Thoughtfully designed. Expertly fabricated.

We take pride in the details. Each steel feature is measured, cut, and finished to suit your space. Nothing cookie cutter, nothing rushed. From material selection to final placement, our process ensures every element looks as good as it performs.
Step 1: Site Evaluation & Concept

We visit your property to assess the terrain, structural needs, and aesthetic flow. We define the exact scale and placement for your steelwork or planters to ensure your goals for zoning and design are met.

Step 2: Custom Design & Material Planning

We sketch out concepts and collaborate with you to select finishes and dimensions that fit your vision. This includes drainage needs, soil compatibility, and style preferences.

Step 3: Fabrication & Installation

Once approved, we build and install the steelwork on-site or in our fabrication shop, depending on scope. Final placement and cleanup ensure your space is left better than we found it.

Elevating Landscapes with Custom Craft

Unlike mass produced options, our steelwork is designed for your space, not the other way around. This allows for more creative freedom, better integration into your overall outdoor plan, and a sense of craftsmanship that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Built-In Functionality

Steelwork can serve as retaining walls, privacy screens, or garden beds without sacrificing beauty.

Design Driven Fabrication

We don’t just weld metal. We use steel as a medium for architectural expression.

Low Maintenance, High Reward

These installations are designed to look good for years to come with minimal intervention.

Let’s Build  
Something Bold

Whether you’re looking for clean lines, custom dimensions, or a one-of-a-kind focal point, we’re here to bring your vision to life. Start a conversation with our team and see how steel can transform your landscape.

Our Results

"The finished product is absolutely amazing. I could never have imagined that our "typical" suburban space could be so transformed and look so modern and fresh. It's functional, it's usable, and it's turned our backyard into the perfect space for entertaining and enjoying time together as a family.”
Evan P.
“Dorian and his team were wonderful to work with!  Dorian was extremely communicative and patient as we went back and forth between design ideas.”
Cghedenberg
“Working with Dorian and the Colectivo team was a breath of fresh air. The Colectivo team is highly professional, attentive to detail, responsive, and a true pleasure to work with. I would recommend Colectivo Creative to everyone.”
James S.
“Dorian and his crew were great to work with. Dorian was able to immediately understand our style and what we wanted to accomplish.”
Aaron H.
"Working with Dorian Lerma of Collectivo Creative was a pleasure from start to finish. He was attentive to my ideas and budget. The project started when he said it would and was finished in one week. Dorian was reliable and responsive. I couldn't be happier with the results!"
Paige Biebas
"Dorian and his whole team were an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. Elegant, practical design. Thorough, expedient, and expert execution. Would work with them again in a heartbeat. Can't recommend high enough."
Greg Kwedar
"Dorian is a genius! He listens, is a very talented designer and more importantly delivers exactly what he promises. He always answers his phone and quickly resolves any issues that inevitably occur. My husband and I are extremely satisfied with our pool, outdoor kitchen and landscape install. I confidently refer Dorian and his team to my clients and friends. Thank you, Dorian!"
Urbane Design
"Working with Dorian and the Colectivo team was a breath of fresh air. The Colectivo team is highly professional, attentive to detail, responsive, and a true pleasure to work with. I would recommend Colectivo Creative to everyone. They do incredible work at a reasonable price point, and they work fast. Super impressed."
James Sigmon (JB)
"Dorian, Lindsay and the entire Collective team are amazing! I've used them twice in the last year for big projects (backyard and front yard) and they knocked them both out of the park. The whole process from the initial consultation to finish was seamless they are very professional, have an incredible eye for design, fair pricing and, in my opinion, have one of the best work crews in Austin. I can't recommend them enough!"
Briggs Donaldson