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 […]
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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 […]
Opulent French-chateau inspired castle in Austin
Malinard Manor is a luxurious dream home situated in Austin, Texas, designed by Cravotta Interiors. This spectacular project took six years to complete, with a castle-like interior and impeccable detailing that is out of this world. The architect designed this dream home for a retired couple with a rather large budget and extraordinary ideas. The […]
Brilliant overhaul to an old industrial loft in Dallas
Charles Taylor, an interior/furniture designer in Dallas, Texas sent along some photos of a project, ‘Alcala Loft’, his firm just completed. It is a complete overhaul of an exceptional 2,700 square foot, old industrial loft space near downtown Dallas, Texas. The firm Breckenridge Taylor also creates custom designed furniture, with private label lines for Mecox […]
Unbelievable dream house of an art collector
Vast art collector Howard Rachofsky contracted his home to be built by the renowned architect Richard Meier, in Dallas, Texas. This 11,000 square foot, three-storey, one bedroom bachelor pad/art gallery has been designed as a clean geometric volume to be integrated perfectly into the environment. Mr. Rachofsky no longer lives in the home since getting married and […]
Modern elegance displayed in arts district home
Mandell Street House is located in the Museum District of Houston, Texas, designed by Allen Bianchi Architects. This two-storey contemporary home features a unique floor plan spanning 5,920 square feet (550 square meters) of living space. The house is situated on a busy street so it had to be protected from noise and designed for […]
Sprawling Texas Ranch style home
This sprawling Texas Ranch style home was built as a Southern Living Idea House by Jefferson Christian Custom Homes. Spotted on Sotheby’s International Realty, this uniquely designed single story retreat rests on 1.76 acres overlooking a beautiful golf course. In addition to the main house, the property includes a casita and impressive outdoor living areas […]
House on Cedar Hill with an observation tower
House on Cedar Hill is situated at the edge of an escarpment zone in Cedar Hill, Texas. Designed by Cunningham Architects, the house is organized along a native, stacked stone wall 182 feet long and 21 feet high. A cantilevered concrete canopy serves as an interruption through the wall into and through the house, briefly […]
Gorgeous Villa M in Austin
Villa M was designed by Brian Dillard Architecture for a client with Southern French roots living in Austin, Texas. The Austin architect wanted to embrace the owner’s heritage along with his appreciation for contemporary architecture, classic design, bright colors, and outdoor living. The house is organized around a central pool and garden area that is […]
Fabulous artists home with intriguing design details
The Frick Residence is the home of artist Laurie Frick, designed by design-build firm KRDB located in Austin, Texas. The program requirement of the client was for a 1,600 square foot one-bedroom, two-bathroom house complete with a 700 square foot studio office on an infill lot in Barton Heights. The previous home was moved off […]