Architect Charles Todd Helton designed this fascinating modern estate inspired by a home in the Alfred Hitchcock produced thriller, ‘North by Northwest’, located in Houston, Texas. The overall aesthetic of this property features a distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it. Spread out over two levels, the interiors are characterized by wide open spaces, expansive glazing and soaring ceilings. An entertainers delight, […]
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Texas Hill Country ranch home offers a water’s edge retreat
This modern ranch home was designed as a quiet family weekend retreat by Lake Flato Architects along with Poet Interiors, located in Vanderpool, Texas. An existing old ranch home of 1,000 square feet was torn down and in its place was the design of a more modernized dwelling consisting of 4,500 square feet. Nestled on the confluence […]
A timeless Texan home with traditional interior styling
A classic home with a timeless interior design scheme has been re-imagined by Mark Ashby Design, located on a beautiful tree lined street in Austin, Texas. The home was originally constructed in the 1920’s and with the help of Don Crowell Builders, the residence was given a complete overhaul. A traditional aesthetic was been created throughout […]
Texas hill country retreat connects to nature along the Frio River
This Texas hill country retreat is a bright and open family getaway designed by Shiflet Group Architects, located in the Frio cañon community along the Frio River. The area was designed as a legacy community, with 100 acres of wildlife preserve, its a wonderful area to bring up your family. With other families nearby, the object is for kids to grow up […]
Exquisite Spanish Colonial Revival house restoration in Texas
Windsor Residence is the restoration and addition of a Spanish Colonial Revival house by Clayton & Little Architects, perched on a steep site in West Austin, Texas. From its privileged location, the home offers amazing city views from every level. In keeping with the historical references of the old home, the architects honored the structure’s past and gave […]
60’s Ranch house gets a fabulous modern update in Texas
Spring Creek Residence consists of a modern update and addition to a typical 1960’s ranch house by Clayton&Little Architects, located in South Austin, Texas. The homeowner’s brief was to have a new master suite designed and attractive curb appeal. An addition was created in the converted garage to house the bedroom, that is adjoined by a walkway […]
Modern “tree house” residence reflecting its surroundings in Austin
Tree House is a residence comprised of three pavilions positioned around a live oak tree, completed in 2014 by Matt Fajkus Architecture, located in Austin, Texas. The oak tree serves as the focal point to the exterior of the u-shaped home, helping to create a division between the public and private areas, at the same time offering views of the […]
Modern weekend lake house in Texas by Stuart Sampley Architect
Ski Shores Lakehouse is a modest weekend lake house that has been skillfully designed by Stuart Sampley Architect, located in Austin, Texas. The spirit of traditional Texas dogtrot-style architecture is modernly refined in this retreat. Description from the architect: Two volumes flank a central porch that’s naturally cooled by lake breezes, capped on each end by tall, […]
Sensationally designed Tree House in Austin, Texas
The Tree House is a contemporary single family private residence that was designed by Miró Rivera Architects, located in beautiful Austin, Texas. Early sketches of this home explore the play between the steep, sloping site on which it lies and two curving rooflines—one concave and one convex. The local and natural materials of the exterior […]
Modern and warm family home in Austin: Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence was designed as a stunning modern home that is both warm and family friendly by Alterstudio Architecture, situated in Austin, Texas. An unparalleled view west, over the Bright Leaf preserve and up the Colorado River, and the desire to live casually amidst a collection of mature live oak trees combined to make a powerful circumstance for this family of […]