The Lavendale Residence inverts the typical neighborhood typology by placing the “back” porch in the front yard to preserve and highlight existing mature Live Oaks, maximize outdoor living area and leverage the soft, North facing daylight.
Project name
Lavendale Residence
Architecture firm
Smitharc Architecture + Interiors
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Photography
Stephen Karlisch Photography
Principal architect
Jason Erik Smith, AIA. Signe Smith, Associate AIA
Landscape
MESA Design Group
Construction
Kienast Homes
Material
Concrete, Texas gray limestone, Accoya thermally modified wood, VMZINC corrugated zinc, high-performance thermally broken aluminum window system
Typology
Residential › House
You should consider purchasing a property in Texas – land of the free, home of the brave. Hundreds and thousands of people move to this glorious state every year, lured in by its culture, great weather and affordable housing. People are drawn to Texas for its culture and a wide variety of housing options, which range from quiet small towns to bustl...
Texas is one of the most diverse American states, and its architecture is a perfect encapsulation of its rich culture and history. Whether we talk about mid-century homes, or apartments for rent, it is important to say that each home or building in Texas is unique and has a history behind it.
Photography
Mitchell Kmetz (cover image)
With an owner’s vision for a refined retreat notable for fluid spaces and artful details, this centrally located Austin residence makes the most of its steeply sloped, leafy site in an established Austin neighborhood. Throughout the 5,295-square-foot house, the flow of spaces is informed by natural light; rooms open one after another and draw one f...
Project name
Hartford Residence
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Principal architect
Paul Clayton
Design team
Paul Clayton, AIA. George Wilcox, AIA. Joseph Boyle, AIA (former). Delia Meave (former)
Structural engineer
GOGO Structural Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Design-Build by Installer
Construction
Next Custom Homes
Typology
Residential › House
Tredwell is a courtyard house designed for a young couple starting a family in the heart of the Zilker park area of Austin Texas. We like to design courtyard houses and use the architecture to create a private outdoor space. The courtyard also allows for most all of the rooms to have a view of the internal space.
Architecture firm
Steve Zagorski Architect
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Principal architect
Steve Zagorski
Design team
Caitlin Crozier, Alex Gagle
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass, Wood, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Fredricksburg, Albert Hotel builds on the 175-year legacy of the Keidel family’s relationship with this Hill Country town. Taking its name from Albert Keidel—an architect, historic preservationist, and man-about-town—the Keidel family’s connection to Fredericksburg dates to 1847, when Albert’s great-grand...
Project name
Albert Hotel
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Principal architect
Paul Clayton
Design team
Paul Clayton, AIA, Principal. George Wilcox, AIA, Partner. Travis Greig, AIA, Associate. Sydney Steadman, Assoc. AIA, Project Designer. Christina Clark, NCIDQ, Interior Designer
Collaborators
New Waterloo, Melanie Raines (Interior Design). New Waterloo (Operator & Developer). Trinity Constructors (General Contractor). Word + Carr (Landscape Architect). Guerilla Suit (Creative Agency). Capital Creek Partners, Cleary Zimmerman, VEI, Broadway Bank (Financing)
Visualization
Clayton Korte
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The homeowners purchased their new home in the historic and highly desirable Austin neighborhood. Built in 1915, the house was among the few remaining that had not been demolished thanks to its previous owner -- who had lived in the house for over half a century.
Project name
Clarksville Residence
Architecture firm
LaRue Architects
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Collaborators
Styling: Adam Fortner
Interior design
Love County Design
Structural engineer
Steinman Luevano Structures, Loewen Windows and Doors
Landscape
David Wilson Garden Design
Construction
Foursquare Builders
Material
Glass, stucco and metal panels
Typology
Residential › House
During the 1950s, architect Roland Roessner was teaching at the University of Texas and designing some of Austin’s most daring modern structures. One of his more memorable houses, located on Balcones Drive, is notable for its prominently cantilevered concrete balcony perched above a long, sloping hillside, with Camp Mabry as its backyard.
Project name
Balcones Residence
Architecture firm
Clayton Korte
Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Photography
Nick Simonite
Collaborators
Kitchen for Cooks (Kitchen Design)
Interior design
Mark Ashby Design
Structural engineer
Duffy Engineering
Construction
Burnish & Plumb
Material
Brick, wood, stone, glass, steel, concrete
Typology
Residential › House
