Completed by Specht Architects, Manhattan MicroLoft involved the radical transformation of a tiny, awkward apartment at the top of a six-story building. With only 425 square feet of floor area, but a ceiling height of over 24 feet, the new design exploits the inherent sectional possibilities, and creates a flowing interior landscape that dissolves the notion […]
About Specht Architects
Specht Architects was founded on the vision of creating elegant, comfortable, and timeless buildings that are rooted in the unique environments in which they exist, and shaped by the character of the people who will inhabit them.
Specht has been named as a “Top 100” architect by New York Magazine, and one of the “50 up and coming firms from around the world” by Wallpaper* magazine. Scott Specht also recently gave a TEDx talk about the future of housing in the United States.
Our projects have been featured in over 100 publications worldwide, and have received numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects, the Architectural League of New York, The Texas Society of Architects, and many others.
More important than the awards, however, is the fact that we have many repeat clients who appreciate our work and enjoy working with us. We're nice people, and love what we do!
LOCATION: Austin and New York
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Beachfront Private Villa on a Protected Bay in Tulum, Mexico
Casa Xixim is a beachfront private villa designed by Austin-based Specht Architects. Nestled between the turquoise ocean and the emerald jungle, Casa Xixim offers a unique blend of exotic beauty, refined luxury and eco-minded practices in harmony with the natural surroundings. From the architect: This residence, on a narrow lot fronting a protected bay in Tulum, […]
Cliff Dwelling is a Residential Renovation with a Cliff-Side View Over Lake Austin
Cliff Dwelling is a renovation project recently completed by Specht Architects. From the architects: Suspended on a narrow limestone ridge halfway down a cliff overlooking Lake Austin, this home builds upon the frame of an existing 1970s-era structure. The renovation re-works the processional sequence into and through the house making it habitable for an elderly […]
