This classic mid-century home has undergone an extensive renovation and addition by architectural studio Clayton Korte, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of north Austin, Texas. Originally constructed in 1950, this dwelling is situated on the crest of a 150-foot bluff. Overlooking views of Lake Austin, the Texas Hill Country, and Austin’s iconic Pennybacker Bridge, […]
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Step inside this spectacular Texas house designed as a family sanctuary
The Hether Residence was designed by Clark Richardson Architect as a family sanctuary in the urban core of South Central Austin, Texas. Designed for a couple that likes to entertain and have two young children this home separates the private and public spaces by level. The ground floor features an open plan that opens to […]
Inside a Texas house where stunning modernism meets traditional design
Ashby Collective has renovated a contemporary modern house to reflect the traditional surroundings of the older, timeless neighborhood of Tarrytown in Austin, Texas. They wanted the interiors to reflect their own personality while also giving a nod to the quaint neighborhood made up of classic homes with traditional architecture and design. The young family, transplants […]
This exceptional “Inverse House” in Texas celebrates indoor outdoor living
Matt Fajkus Architecture has reimagined a 1980s garden home into what is called “Inverse House”, a two-story modern home nestled along the fairway of the 14th hole of Austin Country Club’s golf course. This project is called Inverse House because, unlike a typical house, this house tucks the secondary bedrooms on the lower level, allowing […]
Inside this modern lakefront home with breathtaking views over Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture has designed this striking lakefront home located on Lake Austin, a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. This sinuous waterfront residence features light floating roofs that are anchored to the site by robust, weathered limestone masses. Its horizontal footprint is spread out and sewn through the vertical punctuation of […]
Step into this beautiful Austin home hidden amongst majestic live oaks
Ashby Collective in collaboration with Cornerstone Architects has designed this Austin, Texas home that is a beautiful example of transitional architecture and design. This dwelling is tucked amongst magnificent live oak and elm trees uniquely balancing traditional forms with contemporary lines. A family of four recently moved to Austin from Silicon Valley, California to lay down […]
This exquisite Georgian Revival home in Texas gets a modern makeover
In central Austin, Texas, the challenge faced by the A Parallel Architecture team was to expand and breathe new life into a once stately Georgian Revival home. The objective was to distinctively highlight and celebrate the contrast between the old and the new. Here, the minimalist modern additions are designed to contrast with the classical […]
See this incredibly stunning house on the water’s edge of Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture together with Stewart Custom Homes has designed this sensational lake house nestled along the water’s edge of Lake Austin, Texas. The design concept originated from the desire to establish logic and order on the flat site through the architectural definition of use-patterns that offer both a sense of refuge and scale for its […]
Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin
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. […]
Step inside this cool Austin home with inviting views of the tree canopy
A Parallel Architects in collaboration with Shoberg Homes has designed this modern urban home located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. This home’s composed exterior facade offers sanctuary from the bustling street and serves as a quiet, durable backdrop to the surrounding trees and landscape. As you step inside this Austin home, you’ll discover […]