LaRue Architects has designed this spectacular cliffside lake house with a 150-foot vertical drop, sited on the tranquil Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. The homeowners, retired professionals, purchased the original lakefront cabin in 1997. They enjoyed the home as a weekend family retreat for 25 years. After retiring, they decided to make it their forever home due […]
Furman + Keil Architects is responsible for the design of this gorgeous stone house nestled into the family-friendly neighborhood of Rollingwood, a community on the west side of Austin, Texas. The exterior of this house presents a simple gabled stone volume. The stone mass forms a backdrop to the animated trunks of a stand of live […]
This modern home called “cove house” was designed by Cornerstone Architects, located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The dwelling is nestled on a peculiar guitar-shaped property with an extraordinarily limited buildable area. A 4-Story elevator forms a “spine” that distributes rooms vertically to minimize the home’s footprint. Craftsmanship abounds in cantilevered stair treads, […]
This traditional style home built in the 1930’s has undergone a beautiful renovation by Austin designer Anne Grandinetti of Mark Ashby Design. Classic architecture, pocket doors, and 80 year old moldings led the direction in the classic and elegant interior design. This home reno took place during last year’s pandemic providing some challenges and new […]
Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with Studio Seiders reimagined this inviting contemporary lake house nestled on the shores of Lake Austin, Texas. Constructed in the 1970s, this home was positioned in an idyllic setting yet was completely outdated. The owners, a young family of four, commissioned the design team to update their home and gave […]
Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
A 1980’s suburban brick house was completely transformed into a modern family dream house by Furman + Keil Architects, located in West Lake Hills, a suburb of Austin, Texas. The existing home on the expansive property did not align with the new owner’s modern design tastes, nor did it take advantage of the natural wooded […]
LaRue Architects in collaboration with Britt Design Group transformed this 1950’s lakeside cabin with a quirky hexagon shape into a serene lakeside ranch. This 4,100 square foot, one-story ‘Hill Country contemporary’ residence sits on a 1.2-acre site on the west bank of Austin, Texas. Lou Ann and Don McLean purchased the lot in 2012 and reached […]
This mid-century modern house built in 1959 has undergone a complete renovation by Haven Design and Construction, located in Alamo Heights, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas. Despite having amazing architectural features, this home had fallen into significant disrepair. The challenges with the home included a laundry room that was located inside the garage, a “too […]
This renovated home on Lake Austin by architect Tobin Smith features a spectacular art collection and some fun and funky furnishings, bringing the 1960’s ranch up to date while keeping its retro charm. Mark Ashby Design designed this Austin, Texas home with unique furnishings, textiles, finishes to highlight the homeowners fabulous works of art. The original […]
