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 […]
This stylish modern home was designed by Furman + Keil Architects, nestled on the edge of a multi-acre parcel in West Austin, Texas. The dwelling nestles up to a series of descending terraces overlooking a steep embankment and creek. A conscious blending of new and old, the home’s interior weaves natural textures of reclaimed white oak, local […]
Specht Architects are responsible for this spectacular modern renovation and expansion project of a 1955 suburban ranch house located in Austin, Texas. Boasting 5,500 square feet of living space, this attractive dwelling encompasses four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Prior to the renovation, the design of this sprawling single-story residence was very typical for its time and place— fairly […]
This spectacular ranch-like home was designed by Tim Cuppett Architects, located on the bank of Shoal Creek, a stream and an urban watershed in Austin, Texas. The design of this structure celebrates both the creekside landscape and the tree canopy, featuring two weathered Douglas fir clad volumes that rise above the creek from a flush […]
This absolutely gorgeous Mediterranean style lakefront estate was designed by Chas Architects, located in Austin, Texas. A small romantic lane meanders its way down the hill next to a deep tree-covered ravine to a secluded property defined by 300 feet of lake frontage on the east and a steep rock bluff on the west. The compound […]
This contemporary lakefront refuge designed by A Parallel Architecture is nestled at the pinnacle of a cliff-lined bend on Lake Austin, Texas. This 4,600 square foot house welcomes one from suburban living through a focused entry procession and into another world — one of jungle-like woods, rocky outcrops, and meandering waterways. Carefully sited to embrace these sweeping protected […]
A Parallel Architecture in partnership with Allison Burke Interior Design has reimagined this mid-century home overlooking Lake Austin, Texas. Nestled on a sprawling hillside property, this 4,800 square foot dwelling is woven through a series of existing brick walls and foundations to create an entirely new experience of the site. The original 70s layout was […]
Mark Ashby Design has transformed a spec house into a custom vibrant dream home with an abundance of personality, located in Austin, Texas. The residence is within walking distance to Austin’s trendy South Congress Avenue, the neighborhood is referred to as Bouldin. The owners of this 2,400 square foot pied-à-terre are University of Texas alums, so […]
Lake|Flato Architects designed this treehouse-inspired home nestled on the edge of sloping hill in Rollingwood, a suburb of Austin, Texas. The home was designed to take advantage of the surrounding mature oak trees, the property backs up to a tranquil creek, providing a private sanctuary. The home’s indoor/outdoor living spaces are cantilevered over the sloping hillside, […]
