The West Lake Hills Residence was designed to preserve and nestle into the lush live oak canopy and rolling hills of West Lake Hills in Austin, Texas. Designed by Specht Harpman, code and permitting regulations required the original slab and certain walls to be reused. The new house is articulated by cantilevered volumes, ribbon windows, […]
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Residential pavilions surrounded by sweeping canyon
Residence 104 has been designed by Miró Rivera Architects and is situated in Austin, Texas on a steeply sloping, wedge-shaped site that opens to sweeping views of a canyon, Lake Austin and the Hill Country beyond. The design of the 6,500 square foot residence responds to the challenges of its site in two ways: First, […]
Fusion of Asian influences and modern architecture: Tarrytown House
This beautiful house in the neighborhood of Tarrytown, west of downtown Austin, Texas, has been designed by Webber + Studio Architects. The property was designed with a love of Balinese design and Zen philosophy, the catalyst for this Asian-style house. The clients wished for a home that reflected their Texan roots, but also capturing the […]
Stunning Lake LBJ Retreat by Dick Clark Architecture
Lake LBJ Retreat has been designed by Dick Clark Architecture, situated near Marble Falls, just outside of Austin, Texas. The retreat is sited on a peninsula that served as a private fish camp since during the second half of the 20th century. After spending some time in an existing house on the land the clients […]
Under Tree House showcasing brightly colored interiors
Situated on a lot with nine mature post oak trees, Under Tree House has been designed by architecture studio Loop Design in Austin, Texas. The architect designed the home for clients that are good friends, which is a big part of why they were hired for the project. They wanted the house to grow from […]
Beautiful Hill Country Residence in Austin
The Hill Country Residence is a modern single family home designed by Cornerstone Architects in Austin, Texas. The key emphasis in the design for this home was taking advantage of the stunning downtown views the lot offered, as well as centering the home around the family. The heart of the home became the kitchen, dining […]
Fabulously Hip Hollywood Redux in Austin
An Austin, Texas landmark built in the 1930’s, this fabulous house has quite a past. Interior design firm Fern Santini and architect Paul Lamb stripped this Greek revival beauty down to its great bones, and together elaborated on the building’s classicism. Their no-holds-barred, ingenious approach reveals a wild alter ego: the showcase staircase with PlexiGlas […]
An eco-friendly hobbit home: Edgeland Residence
Edgeland House has been developed by Bercy Chen Studio in a rehabilitated brownfield site of Austin, Texas. The home was commissioned by a science fiction writer enthralled with 21st century human habitation in the urban frontiers of abandoned industrial zones. The design is inspired by the vernacular of the “pit house”, one of the oldest […]
Skyline House amidst nature with impressive city views
The Skyline House is situated on a sloping site in West Lake Hills, Texas. Designed by Dick Clark Architecture, this house is nestled between mature Live Oaks to create a strong connection to nature and establish a unique sense of place. The form of the house is long and linear, following the natural topography of […]
Majestic Moorish-style Castle in the Woods
Designed by renowned Shiflet Group Architects and brought to life by the unequivocal builder Gary Reissig, “The Castle in the Woods”, exudes splendor and prestige. Spotted on Sotheby’s Realty, this luxurious 16,722 square foot, 7 bedroom estate spans 5 premium lots in stately Barton Creek, just a few miles from downtown Austin, Texas. The home […]