This midcentury-inspired home was designed by Shawn Gottschalk principal and partner of StudioMET Architects, located in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The main objective for the architect’s personal family home was its connection to the outdoors. Unlike other brand new houses in their neighborhood, this dwelling embraced a simple, functional pavilion.

In an age of real estate development where tract housing communities and production-type homes often drive the Houston residential market, the Pavilion Haus is a calculated and thoughtful response to the economic and architectural questions about how a young family lives. Envisioned as a pavilion for living the design answers the family’s needs for efficiency, affordability, and flexibility.

Going against the grain and adhering to less is more, the modest 2,500 square foot single-story house focuses on quality of space and not size. Exhibiting a strong connection to the outdoors, the house features planes of brick walls and floor-to-ceiling glass, with a backyard that opens up to a large covered deck and pool.

From the street, the house reads as a modest and introverted design. A defined entry courtyard provides privacy from the street and a great place for the children to play. Upon entry, through a large pedestrian gate, which acts as a front door, the home begins to reveal its strong indoor and outdoor relationship. Through the glass, you catch a glimpse of the family room wall featuring limited-edition Subway Diagram posters from SuperWarmRed Designs.

What We Love: This midcentury-inspired home

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Blurring the boundary between the two was a key element in the home’s design. An open concept room includes the kitchen, living, and dining, and opens to a large covered patio, extending the living space outdoors.

Above: In the living room, the sectional sofa is by Gus* Modern. The flooring is concrete, a must for durability and ease of maintenance for an active young family.

Above: The custom-designed dining table is accented by a combination of Eames Shell Chairs and Real Good chairs from Blu Dot.

Above: In this bathroom, the white and gray porcelain La Nova tiles create a crisp, contemporary aesthetic.

Above: The exterior facade is characterized by a mix of a light-hued brick and dark gray board and batten siding.

PHOTOGRAPHER Benjamin Hill Photography