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The Pleasant Valley homeowners had three goals for a lot: walkability in the diverse East Austin neighborhood; affordability; and a connection to landscape. Shifting the two-story building back created space for an enclosed courtyard in front, opened views to the landscape from inside, and buffered the noise from traffic. The home leverages great design to … Continued

Located in the historical A.D. Stenger neighborhood in Barton Hills, this 1951 Stenger residence was purchased by local Austinites and Stenger enthusiasts who could see beyond the overgrown site, dilapidated exteriors, and chaotic interiors. The design process focused on marrying the old with the new. Key Stenger details were preserved and paired with modernized new … Continued