This impressive modern home, nestled on the shores of Lake Austin, Texas, was designed for a family of six by Aamodt Plumb Architects and Vaughn Miller Studio. This project aimed to create warm and comfortable spaces, with an open layout that makes entertaining a breeze. At the same time, it has a strong indoor-outdoor connection to the natural beauty that surrounds the home.
The property itself was relatively flat, which simplified building and planning. Surrounded by mature growth trees, this allowed some natural shading to encourage a green landscape. The home is nestled right on the waterfront, where a dock allows access to boating and fishing. The site also offers views across the lake to a prominent landmark, Mount Bonnell.
The concept for this home was to maximize the views and be fully integrated into the site. The home’s layout needed to work around the existing trees. An additional goal was to create expansive outdoor living areas to cater to the family’s lifestyle needs. The interiors reflect modern spaces with clean lines, where exquisite craftsmanship was sought in the details. From the exterior, the two-story home feels grand, but on the interior, it is warm and inviting. On the waterfront side, the exterior has a more relaxed vibe, since this is where the family spends most of their time. Another goal was for the residence to be energy-efficient and constructed with high-end, durable materials of limestone, ipe, and slate.
Almost every room looks out onto a patio, courtyard or balcony, and most have views of Lake Austin. There is also a guest house on the property, since the homeowners enjoy entertaining out of town guests. When selecting furnishings and finishes, the designers goal was to enhance the architecture. She took a cue from the surrounding site, picking up on outdoor hues and drawing them into the interior.
What We Love: This Lake Austin dream home features luxe details with family-friendly, durable finishes, producing eye-catching results. We love the indoor-outdoor connection, beautiful living spaces both indoors and out. The walnut wood cabinetry in the kitchen and all of the custom details are from local artisans. The way the interiors relate to the site is magnificent. The expansive glass walls perfectly frame the views of the home’s picture-perfect surroundings.
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Above: Vitrine glass detail in the home bar.
Above: The dining room table was custom fabricated with a resin table top and bronze table base.
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Above: A Shou sugi ban wall in the hallway.
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Above: Leuders limestone, light-filled spaces, natural ventilation, and deep overhangs help connect this dwelling to its site through materials and ease of opening up to the exterior.
Photos: Courtesy of Aamodt Plumb Architects
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