Texas Hill Country house draws inspiration from its remarkable surroundings

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

Luxury architecture firm LaRue Architects designed this gorgeous house, a modern masterpiece called ‘Laceback Terrace’, perched upon a ridge with sweeping Texas Hill Country views.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

This 5,249-square-foot home draws inspiration from the surrounding vistas, native landscape, and the site’s steep topography.

Situated on .75 acres with a generous amount of topography, the home’s street side is the highest point, with an almost 30-foot drop-off to the rear.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

The striking vistas and native landscape play a pivotal role in shaping the exterior, with careful consideration given that the house was meticulously positioned to capitalize on the sweeping vistas of the Hill Country.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

Floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, inviting panoramic views of the surroundings into the living spaces. 

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

At the front of the property, LaRue integrated a small 682-square-foot casita that sits closest to the street while buried into the hillside.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

In the morning, the sun rises to the rear side of the home and is a natural alarm clock with the bedrooms on this side.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chase Daniel

Polished concrete floors provide a solid foundation for the sunlit rooms. Custom walnut millwork subtly defines spaces while maintaining a sense of cohesion.

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