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High Island Sky Walk | Custom Fabrication by Renfrow+Co

by | May 18, 2026 | Metalwork, Nature, Railings, Site Furnishing, Woodwork, Worship | 0 comments

About the High Island Sky Walk Project

Tucked away in the middle of the Gulf Coast, the Houston Audubon manages over 4,000 acres of habitat dedicated to conservation, education, and leaving a positive environmental impact.

Kathrine G. McGovern Canopy Walk entrance with a metal signpost and cable-railed elevated walkway surrounded by dense greenery

We were provided an incredible opportunity to fabricate an elevated walkway for birdwatchers to use as a walkway through High Island Sanctuary.

A group of visitors standing on the weathering steel and wooden deck, part of Renfrow+Co's High Island Sky Walk project, with a scenic view of the surrounding lake

Many challenges accompanied the project, including a swampy landscape, global pandemic, and a strict deadline to avoid interfering with migration patterns. Despite these challenges, our team utilized our deep knowledge and communication to ensure every detail, down to each nut and bolt, contributed to a structurally sound, yet beautiful piece of architecture.

View from underneath the High Island Sky Walk showing the weathered steel support beams and elevated walkway through lush green foliage, fabricated and installed by Renfrow+Co
Close-up of weathered steel railing with cable rail design by Renfrow+Co, framing the elevated wooden walkway of the High Island Sky Walk

Architectural Metal and Wood Fabrication Details

The walkway was constructed with weathering steel that will age well over time and maintain its integrity, ensuring the legacy of conservancy and environmental care that will last for many generations.

People enjoying the elevated walkway at High Island, constructed with rust-resistant steel by Renfrow+Co, offering a scenic view of the natural habitat below
Renfrow+Co-designed elevated wooden walkway with rust-resistant steel railings, providing a scenic path through lush greenery at High Island Sanctuary
Exterior view of a brick building with large windows, part of the High Island Sky Walk project

Who: Houston Audubon Society, Millis Development, SWA
What: Elevated Walking Structure, Seating
Where: High Island | High Island, TX
How: Pre-Construction, Design-Build, Engineering, Fabrication, Installation

Photo Credits: Jonnu Singleton, SWA

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