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A major renovation of an existing structure and a reworking of the exterior landscape made a new house out of this existing duplex. A new front porch and back deck provide a feeling of separate ownership for each unit. The interior was opened up by the addition of a hidden beam and sliding glass doors to the rear deck. Interior space was organized by the addition of an 18 foot long cabinet held below ceiling height, which is usable from both the living and private sides of the space. A skylight brings light into the middle of the unit and opens up the hall. A modified pull down ladder hangs in the skylight and provides access to storage and mechanical equipment in the attic. A new metal double roof shades the existing roof. Its steel rafters provide a protective four foot overhang. A new carport and open air shop also provide privacy to one side of the yard.

This home was featured in Dwell, the Austin AIA Homes tour, the Austin American Statesman, the Fine living Channel, HGTV, and Sarah Susanka's book "Outside the Not So Big House", New York Times, as well as in "Contemporary Detail" by Yenna Chen.

Under Construction.

This 3-story structure is for a young family of four in the popular Bouldin Creek neighborhood.

A weekend get-a-way near Lake Travis for a hip Houstonite. Sustainable strategies include a SIPS roof system and Thermasteel framing, as well as a rainwater harvesting system. The house is sited to form a courtyard with the hill on one side and to soar above the view on the other.

Red Feather 861 is part of a development of five houses near Lake Travis at Apache Shores. Sited on a bluff, each of the houses take advantage of the unique landscape of the texas hill country. Panoramic views of the valley can be seen from the Living-room, Catwalk, and Deck all hovering over the tree-line. While the intimate spaces of the house are tucked away under the privacy of the canopy. In addition, this house will be "green". Sustainable strategies include a SIPS roof system and Thermasteel framing, as well as the option for a rainwater harvesting system. Generous living and dining areas, an open kitchen, and a large walk in pantry and laundry combine to create a sense of spaciousness beyond the 2,500 s.f. of this home.

The modern design creates an easy flow, and considers today's lifestyles without losing sense of the human scale. An entry from the carport, in addition to the street entrance provides convenience. There will be three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a powder room at the entry area.

Done in collaboration with Ted Young.

This is an addition and renovation of a 1940's experimental house constructed of clay tile walls and concrete ceilings. The existing house was reorganized to create a larger living/kitchen area. A home office clad with stucco integrates the addition with the existing house. On the exterior, the stucco continues past the office to become the base for the master bedroom/master bath suite, where the client requested a more conventional construction system and higher ceilings. Light was brought into the master bath while maintaining privacy by popping up a row of clerestory windows shaded by a roof which hovers above the rest of the addition. Large double hung windows open all areas of the renovation to the rear yard.

Designed in collaboration with R. Burton Baldridge.

Built in collaboration with Branson Fustes
and R. Burton Baldridge.

Designed and built to replace the aging set of the popular public television show the Central Texas Gardener.

Two different areas were required to satisfy the way in which this show was filmed. The interview area is a steel landscape box filled with grass. A wood inlaid stone landscape box/wood platform/and steel topped cedar fence provide places to display plants in this area. A metal wrapped cabinet with a wood top serves as the demonstration area. These two areas are integrated by two stone backdrops and another fence element which wraps the back of the entire set.

This extensive addition and renovation provides more usable living space as well as a new master suite on the rear of the house. A connection to outdoor space is achieved through a new screen porch and sand set paver terraces. In addition, some of the spirit of the rear addition is brought to the front by replacing an existing dysfunctional front porch. Six foot deep douglas fir overhangs shade the new living room expansion and master suite addition. Built in cabinets throughout provide storage and a sense of scale.

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A reorganized interior and new screen porch expand this compact plan to the beautifully landscaped back yard. A discreet master bath and master closet addition add space to the interior. A new kitchen of beech cabinetry with steel accents and a new home office provide the necessities of the future for this family.

Built by Joe Zambarano.

Spaces were organized around a shady entry court where the owner can feel refreshed at the end of the day. New roofs slope to the south to protect this home from the hot Texas sun. The home's interior is stretched into the landscape by the addition of a new deck and porch, which also buffer the air-conditioned spaces from the late afternoon heat.

This house is under construction.

This is a 2000 sqf. site built version of a prefabricated prototype by ModHouse LLC at 2904 Niagara Drive in Austin, Texas. The design consists of two long bars and two short bars which are easy to transport. Generously spacing the long bars allows for a luxurious atrium. The house provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office space, laundry room, as well as kitchen, dining and living space. An additional carport module for 2 cars and enclosed storage space will be available in future models.

Our office developed this elegant birdhouse prototype for production. Layers of sleekly shaped marine grade douglas fir plywood add warmth, while painted colors on the front and back give them personality.

Being familiar with out work in Austin, we were asked by this young professional couple to renovate one of the very few modern homes in Greenville, SC. A strategy of removing walls to combine spaces, and opening exterior walls with large areas of sliding glass, visually enlarges this home and connects the interior to the heavily wooded two acre landscape beyond. An expansion that includes a master suite and guest room, simplifies an earlier addition and returns the house to a more refined form.

Built by Pilgrim Building Company.

A 2-story 1,400 s.f. addition to a small house in Bouldin neighborhood is set back and to the side of an existing 800 s.f. house in order to satisfy the clients need for more space without destroying the delicate scale of the neighborhood. Economy was achieved through a simple palette of materials and an effort to leave as much of the existing house untouched as possible given the program.

Built by Pilgrim Building Company.

Interior design by Fern Santini.

A one story addition and interior renovation in Tarrytown.
Our office completed this initial design by Paul Lamb Architects.

In Association with Clayton Levy Little Architects.
Built by Clayton Levy Little Architects.

An addition of four feet on the long side of this late 70's residence in the Courtyard neighborhood transforms this house into a modern and airy home. A 2-story wall of glass extends the house effortlessly toward the lake. A 10 foot deep eave of steel and wood protects the glass from both southern and western sun, as well as creating a 2 story back porch with a balcony off the master bedroom.

This home was chosen for the upcoming AIA Homes Tour 2008.

Built by Dallas Grant Construction.

A small studio for a creative couple in the film industry. Six foot steel and douglas fir overhangs protect a wall of glass. This delicately detailed transparent wall renders the loft as a two story living room to the back yard and swimming pool.

Built by Richard Standifer.

A craftsman inspired addition for a small bungalow in the Hyde Park neighborhood provides additional functional space. A glassy hallway serves as connection between the original house and a new master suite and laundry as well as preserving and opening access to the back yard where one of the clients, an avid gardener, spends a large amount of time. The "bunkhouse" provides multi-purpose space for arts and crafts as well as a gravel porch for entertaining when autos are not being housed there.

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	A major renovation of an existing structure and a reworking of the exterior landscape made a new house out of this existing duplex. A new front porch and back deck provide a feeling of separate ownership for each unit. The interior was opened up by the addition of a hidden beam and sliding glass doors to the rear deck. Interior space was organized by the addition of an 18 foot long cabinet held below ceiling height, which is usable from both the living and private sides of the space. A skylight brings light into the middle of the unit and opens up the hall. A modified pull down ladder hangs in the skylight and provides access to storage and mechanical equipment in the attic. A new metal double roof shades the existing roof. Its steel rafters provide a protective four foot overhang. A new carport and open air shop also provide privacy to one side of the yard. This home was featured in Dwell, the Austin AIA Homes tour, the Austin American Statesman, the Fine living Channel, HGTV, and Sarah Susanka's book "Outside the Not So Big House", New York Times, as well as in "Contemporary Detail" by Yenna Chen. Under Construction. This 3-story structure is for a young family of four in the popular Bouldin Creek neighborhood. A weekend get-a-way near Lake Travis for a hip Houstonite. Sustainable strategies include a SIPS roof system and Thermasteel framing, as well as a rainwater harvesting system. The house is sited to form a courtyard with the hill on one side and to soar above the view on the other. Red Feather 861 is part of a development of five houses near Lake Travis at Apache Shores. Sited on a bluff, each of the houses take advantage of the unique landscape of the texas hill country. Panoramic views of the valley can be seen from the Living-room, Catwalk, and Deck all hovering over the tree-line. While the intimate spaces of the house are tucked away under the privacy of the canopy. In addition, this house will be "green". Sustainable strategies include a SIPS roof system and Thermasteel framing, as well as the option for a rainwater harvesting system. Generous living and dining areas, an open kitchen, and a large walk in pantry and laundry combine to create a sense of spaciousness beyond the 2,500 s.f. of this home. The modern design creates an easy flow, and considers today's lifestyles without losing sense of the human scale. An entry from the carport, in addition to the street entrance provides convenience. There will be three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a powder room at the entry area. Done in collaboration with Ted Young. This is an addition and renovation of a 1940's experimental house constructed of clay tile walls and concrete ceilings. The existing house was reorganized to create a larger living/kitchen area. A home office clad with stucco integrates the addition with the existing house. On the exterior, the stucco continues past the office to become the base for the master bedroom/master bath suite, where the client requested a more conventional construction system and higher ceilings. Light was brought into the master bath while maintaining privacy by popping up a row of clerestory windows shaded by a roof which hovers above the rest of the addition. Large double hung windows open all areas of the renovation to the rear yard. Designed in collaboration with R. Burton Baldridge. Built in collaboration with Branson Fustes and R. Burton Baldridge. Designed and built to replace the aging set of the popular public television show the Central Texas Gardener. Two different areas were required to satisfy the way in which this show was filmed. The interview area is a steel landscape box filled with grass. A wood inlaid stone landscape box/wood platform/and steel topped cedar fence provide places to display plants in this area. A metal wrapped cabinet with a wood top serves as the demonstration area. These two areas are integrated by two stone backdrops and another fence element which wraps the back of the entire set. This extensive addition and renovation provides more usable living space as well as a new master suite on the rear of the house. A connection to outdoor space is achieved through a new screen porch and sand set paver terraces. In addition, some of the spirit of the rear addition is brought to the front by replacing an existing dysfunctional front porch. Six foot deep douglas fir overhangs shade the new living room expansion and master suite addition. Built in cabinets throughout provide storage and a sense of scale. . A reorganized interior and new screen porch expand this compact plan to the beautifully landscaped back yard. A discreet master bath and master closet addition add space to the interior. A new kitchen of beech cabinetry with steel accents and a new home office provide the necessities of the future for this family. Built by Joe Zambarano. Spaces were organized around a shady entry court where the owner can feel refreshed at the end of the day. New roofs slope to the south to protect this home from the hot Texas sun. The home's interior is stretched into the landscape by the addition of a new deck and porch, which also buffer the air-conditioned spaces from the late afternoon heat. This house is under construction. This is a 2000 sqf. site built version of a prefabricated prototype by ModHouse LLC at 2904 Niagara Drive in Austin, Texas. The design consists of two long bars and two short bars which are easy to transport. Generously spacing the long bars allows for a luxurious atrium. The house provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office space, laundry room, as well as kitchen, dining and living space. An additional carport module for 2 cars and enclosed storage space will be available in future models. Our office developed this elegant birdhouse prototype for production. Layers of sleekly shaped marine grade douglas fir plywood add warmth, while painted colors on the front and back give them personality. Being familiar with out work in Austin, we were asked by this young professional couple to renovate one of the very few modern homes in Greenville, SC. A strategy of removing walls to combine spaces, and opening exterior walls with large areas of sliding glass, visually enlarges this home and connects the interior to the heavily wooded two acre landscape beyond. An expansion that includes a master suite and guest room, simplifies an earlier addition and returns the house to a more refined form. Built by Pilgrim Building Company. A 2-story 1,400 s.f. addition to a small house in Bouldin neighborhood is set back and to the side of an existing 800 s.f. house in order to satisfy the clients need for more space without destroying the delicate scale of the neighborhood. Economy was achieved through a simple palette of materials and an effort to leave as much of the existing house untouched as possible given the program. Built by Pilgrim Building Company. Interior design by Fern Santini. A one story addition and interior renovation in Tarrytown. Our office completed this initial design by Paul Lamb Architects. In Association with Clayton Levy Little Architects. Built by Clayton Levy Little Architects. An addition of four feet on the long side of this late 70's residence in the Courtyard neighborhood transforms this house into a modern and airy home. A 2-story wall of glass extends the house effortlessly toward the lake. A 10 foot deep eave of steel and wood protects the glass from both southern and western sun, as well as creating a 2 story back porch with a balcony off the master bedroom. This home was chosen for the upcoming AIA Homes Tour 2008. Built by Dallas Grant Construction. A small studio for a creative couple in the film industry. Six foot steel and douglas fir overhangs protect a wall of glass. This delicately detailed transparent wall renders the loft as a two story living room to the back yard and swimming pool. Built by Richard Standifer. A craftsman inspired addition for a small bungalow in the Hyde Park neighborhood provides additional functional space. A glassy hallway serves as connection between the original house and a new master suite and laundry as well as preserving and opening access to the back yard where one of the clients, an avid gardener, spends a large amount of time. The "bunkhouse" provides multi-purpose space for arts and crafts as well as a gravel porch for entertaining when autos are not being housed there.