The Falcon Ledge Residence reflects the character and aspirations of its occupants. The house presents an opportunity to live in an unusual circumstance, connected to the landscape while rising out of it, and an inspiration for a life lived with unanticipated pleasures.
Project name
Falcon Ledge Residence
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, Tim Whitehill, Haifa Hammami, Director of Interiors), Matt Slusarek, Project Architect, Elizabeth Sydnor, Project Architect
Interior design
Alterstudio Architecture
Structural engineer
MJ Structures
Environmental & MEP
Positive Energy, Capital Geotechnical Services PLLC
Landscape
Aleman Design Build
Construction
Matt Sitra Custom Homes
Typology
Residential › House
The Westbrook Residence proposes an alternative model for building in the sprawling post-war suburbs of Austin, Texas. It embraces the changing demographics of this once-modest neighborhood without losing its low-slung character. In a neighborhood where every property is maximizing its allowed FAR (floor area ratio)
Project name
Westbrook Residence
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Partner. Ernesto Cragnolino, Partner. Tim Whitehill, Partner. Will Powell, Project Architect. Michael Woodland, Project Architect. Shelley McDavid, Project Architect. Haifa Hammami, Interiors
Interior design
Alterstudio Architecture
Structural engineer
MJ Structures
Landscape
Shademaker Studio
Construction
Wilde Custom Homes
Typology
Residential › House