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Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin

modern house exterior at dusk with a view of the pool

A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations.

In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views.

modern house exterior at dusk from the street view

When the homeowner sought to unlock its full potential, the architects envisioned a compact, space-efficient dwelling that cleverly utilizes outdoor areas to expand the livable space. In doing so, they successfully turned the liability faced by developers into an asset for the homeowner.

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A soaring double-volume central atrium extends both outward and upward, aligning perfectly with the tree’s core and mirroring its essence. This design captures treehouse-like views through the large windows that encircle the canopy.

modern house exterior from the street view

Simultaneously, the ground floor embraces a permeable design, seamlessly integrating outdoor spaces on every side of the structure, featuring a swim-through 80-foot lap pool that flows seamlessly between the front and rear patios.

modern house exterior from the street view

ACCOLADES: 2022 Austin Home and Design Awards – Best Architecture

modern dining room with the staircase in the background

What We Love: This fabulous home in Austin is centered around a heritage oak tree, where nature prevails. The architects were challenged with maximizing views within the confines of the site. Not only were they successful, but they were able to create a striking design with minimal details that focused on the views along with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Tell Us: What are your overall thoughts on the design of this home? Would you change any details if this were your personal residence? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Take a look at a couple of other incredible home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Texas: A hilltop contemporary farmhouse with breathtaking views of Lake Travis and A contemporary hilltop house with breathtaking Texas Hill Country views.

modern staircase and dining room with large windows

modern dining and living room with large windows

modern living room with a fireplace

modern living room

modern kitchen

modern staircase

modern family room

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modern home backyard patio and lap pool

modern house exterior with a deck and pool

Above: The windows of this home were sourced from Quantum Windows & Doors.

modern home landscape view with a live oak tree

modern bedroom with large windows

modern home landscape view with a live oak tree

modern bathroom with a window behind suspended mirrors above the vanity

modern bathroom with a freestanding tub and operable window

modern bathroom with a freestanding tub and operable window

modern bathroom shower with white tiles

modern home backyard patio and lap pool

modern home exterior

modern home landscape view with a live oak tree at dusk

modern home exterior at dusk

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

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