This past weekend, the Seaholm Intake Facility was transformed. For two nights, the historic structure became a living canvas as WaterWork 2025 unfolded across the waterfront. Fifteen Austin artists projected new stories in light and motion, creating moments where the city’s built edge met the rhythm of the lake.

For us at dwg, being part of this was more than sponsorship. It was an affirmation of what we believe: design has the power to reframe how we see and experience our city. Watching the spectacle and seeing thousands gather along the trail and on the water in canoes, paddleboards, and boats, you could feel Austin’s creative energy at its most generous, free, open, and connected.

Our thanks to Design Austin and The Trail Conservancy for curating this experience, and to Emily Eisenhart, whose creative vision and leadership brought WaterWork into being. We also honor the artists whose work lit up the skyline:

Artists

• Jasna Boudard

• Luna Davis

• Tova Katzman

• Leslie Kell

• Faiza Kracheni

• Yuliya Lanina

• Emily Lee

• Paloma Mayorga

• Katy McCarthy

• R. Eric McMaster

• Britt Moseley

• Phoebe Shuman-Goodier

• Topher Sipes

• Tiffany Smith

• Ana Treviño

With gratitude to the sponsors who helped make WaterWork possible:

• Title Sponsor: Pentagram

• Powered By: Rivian

• Artist Sponsors: Ally Medical, Applied Materials, ATPTX, FVF Law Firm, MLRPC, Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture, UNStudio

• Reception Sponsors: dwg., Gensler, Rogers-O'Brien Construction

• Friends of WaterWork: Allensworth Law, ARUP, Austin Energy, Legacy Ltg

• Beverage Sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Photography courtesy of Gus Bernal and Limelight Imaging.