Builder: Green Places, Inc., Alex Ferdman Neighborhood: West Campus Square feet: 1,922 Project type: New Construction Bed / Bath: 4 beds / 2.5 baths Starting with an 80-foot-wide lot, the architect/owners and their neighbors obtained a variance to subdivide the property into two thin lots. The resulting north lot had the dual benefit and limitation … Continued
Builder: Dalgleish Construction Company Neighborhood: Texas Hill Country Square feet: Main house – 1,980 Cottages – 990 Art Studio/Meditation Room/Garage – 650 Project type: New Construction Bed / Bath: 5 beds / 5.5 baths A multi-family compound rises from a remote, grassy valley on the bank of the Frio River deep in the Texas Hill … Continued
Builder: 22 Construction, LLC Neighborhood: Central Austin Square feet: 1,400 Project type: Renovation Bed / Bath: 2 beds / 2 baths The Dogtrot House is a remodeled residence from 1926. Surveys indicate it was originally a two-unit “dog trot,” and the goal was to reinterpret this configuration. The concept articulates four independent “cabins” sitting between … Continued
With the goal of creating a modern, light-filled home, rich in cultural traditions, the architect team repurposed the existing foundation of the homeowner’s childhood home to create an ideal gathering space for both a vibrant, multigenerational household and an extensive community of friends and family. Health and wellbeing within the house were prioritized by applying … Continued
With an appreciation for mid-century modern style, the Bull Creek Residence designers incorporated architectural elements, materials, color, and furnishings into the design with a personalized modern twist. Sustainability and healthy living were paramount project goals, achieved by using advanced building systems that ensured these goals were met in the design. The house has been recognized … Continued
Located on the banks of Shoal Creek, Belmont Park consists of two Douglas fir-clad structures connected by a transparent living room bridge rising above the creek from a limestone pedestal. Interior spaces echo the simplicity of the house, scaled for intimate family gatherings and focused into the tree canopy shading the site. The rudimentary geometry … Continued
The original single-story house on the site was a classic 1950s ranch house with a long, horizontal roofline. The owners purchased the home for their growing family and brought on an architect for a remodel and addition that they hoped would pay homage to the original home that they had fallen in love with. The … Continued
Theresa Passive House is a high-performance renovation and addition that blends the historic preservation of a 1914 bungalow with a modern volume and innovative, sustainable design. Through a collaborative process, the architects and interior designer reimagined an efficient 2,100-square-foot family home on a small, urban lot. The project serves as a case study in sustainable … Continued
From this quiet tree-lined residential street, just a few blocks away from bustling South Congress Avenue, the owners can walk out of their front door and listen to world-class guitar licks at the Continental Club within minutes. A small, gabled section at the front of the property draws from the more intimate scale of the … Continued
House Zero is a demonstration project and field trial for a proprietary concrete wall printing system. This climate-responsive new home, which includes an accessory dwelling unit, connects inhabitants to a native Texas landscape and diverse Austin neighborhood fabric. The design team collaborated with software developers, robotics engineers, and material scientists to create a new set … Continued