Brandon Taylor

23’s founder, Brandon Taylor, was formally trained in architecture and sculpture. After earning his BFA in Sculpture from The University of North Texas he began providing unique solutions on a range of architectural projects, real estate development, custom artwork fabrication and design services. His efforts have since focused into the establishment of 23 Design Co, an artist-run design build group that provides turnkey solutions for creative projects.

Having many mentors over the years in various disciplines, Brandon’s passion for teaching has been at the core of his business philosophy. Networking through his alma mater, The University of North Texas, has allowed for the development of an apprenticeship program and job placement for students and emerging professionals. Through this program the team at 23 formed with exceptionally capable trained talents from UNT.

23 Design Co. has become a platform for many local businesses, designers, architects, municipalities and institutions with services including: design and concept development, digital modeling, preliminary engineering, CAD/CAM, waterjet cutting, CNC milling, manufacturing, welding, fabrication, and installation.

I believe in connecting with people, and doing so by sharing in the collective imagination. Collaboration is my approach in discovering what makes a people, brand or organization unique. From that story I create symbolic representations that others can identify with and understand in a moment, the collaborator's culture. Art is made by people, for people. It has been my mission as an artist and owner of 23 Design Co. to assist in connecting people in community spaces, enhance created and natural environments for others, and ultimately encourage exploration through these environments so that others may feel a deeper sense of connection with the space and one another. 

CITY OF DENTON PARKS AND REC
METAL AND MOSAIC - TENNIS CENTER
Location | Denton, Texas
Budget | $35,000
Timeline | SEP 2022 - CURRENT
SCOPE
• Collaboration with Artist Christine Sanders
• Our roles thus far are consulting, design assist, fabrication and logistics.

CITY OF FORT WORTH - CHRIS FENNELL
Location | Fort Worth, Texas
Timeline | SEP 2022
SCOPE
• Assisted Artist Chris Fennell for the City of Fort Worth with installation of twelve20 foot tall sculptures placed on a 3 mile stretch located on North Beach St. in Fort Worth Texas.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
SOAR - PUBLIC SCULPTURE FOR FRISCO CAMPUS
Location | Frisco, Texas
Budget | $70,000
Timeline | SEP 2021 - NOV 2022
SCOPE
• Our team consulted, mentored and led fabrication/installation with the selected student proposal “Soar” by UNT student artist Archit Karkare.

CITY OF DENTON PARKS AND REC
SHIELDS OF TRADITION - FIRESTATION 3
Location | Denton, Texas
Budget | $65,000
Timeline | NOV 2021 - APR 2022
SCOPE
• Design, build and install sculpture for Fire Station 3
• ALL additional shields for the sculpture will be gifted to the station as apart of our give back program.

CITY OF DENTON PARKS AND REC
FETCH! - NORTH LAKES DOG PARK
Location | Denton, Texas
Budget | $35,000
Timeline | FEB 2021 - SEP 2021
SCOPE
• Design, build and install sculpture for North Lakes Dog Park

AIRY RESORTS, INC.
Location | Krum, Texas
Budget | $300,000
Timeline | JAN 2020- CURRENT
SCOPE
• Collaborate in development of 20 acre investment property. Roles: site plan design and document drafting, artwork created for branding.
• Design/Build main office 6’ D illuminated sign and steel truss system for landing, 60electrical connection frames, 6’ D custom fire pit and area.

JCN INVESTMENTS, LLC
Location | Denton, Texas
Budget | $165,000
Timeline | JAN 2019 - JUN 2019
SCOPE
• Design/Build for restaurant renovation and brand development. Roles: project manager, design lead, construction document drafting, interior remodel, exterior remodel, sign fabrication.
• Continuing assistance in new restaurant design services and select fabrication.