Architectural studio Clayton Korte is responsible for the renovation and addition of the Ridgecrest Residence, a beautiful midcentury modern house perched on a hilltop in the West Lake Hills with a peek of downtown Austin, Texas. The new floor plan layout is double the size of the original, providing a spacious 5,574 square feet of living space.

The home was designed to take advantage of the valley views and encourage seamless indoor and outdoor living experiences while using materials respectful of the place and details of the original 1970s home. The glazing along the south walls brings in abundant natural light and wraps around the outdoor living oasis with an existing pool and patio (floor-to-ceiling windows account for over 40% of the exterior).

DESIGN DETAILS:  ARCHITECTURE Clayton Korte INTERIOR DESIGNER Charlotte Carothers Interiors GENERAL CONTRACTOR Burnish & Plumb Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT  Word + Carr Design Group STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Arch Consulting Engineers MEP ENGINEER Paragon ACR, LLC

The living, dining, and kitchen are open-concept and flow directly to the outdoor lounge, perfect for family gatherings and easy entertaining.

Exposed wood decking, wood beam ceilings, and rock walls in the original home are carried through the design of the home, both existing and new. Interiors are warm and inviting with plaster walls and terrazzo flooring complementing white oak cabinetry.

The main house connects to an existing casita with a second-level addition. A master bedroom and bath tuck neatly just beyond the open tread staircase.

Upstairs, kids’ rooms have individual balconies with unique views of the backyard and surrounding hills.

The bedrooms, home office, and stair atrium feature white oak flooring. Carefully curated art adds pops of color. Landscaping softens the exterior and a carport mimics the pool canopy.

Large expanses of covered patio (1,108 square feet) and open-air exterior space (1,099 square feet) extend the living area while offering various levels of protection from the elements.

What We Love: This midcentury modern house in Texas was completely transformed to provide its inhabitants with an improved floor plan layout and elevated living spaces. There is now a wonderful indoor-outdoor flow, enhanced natural light, and cohesion throughout the design with respect to the material selections and finishes. Overall, we are loving the improvements of this midcentury renovation project.

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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of the architects of this project, Clayton Korte: House Tour: Inside this Austin home with a maximalist makeover and A reimagined classic mid-century home with beautiful Texas Hill Country views.

PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Calo

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