Located on a spacious corner lot in Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, Garner Estate began with two key elements: a majestic live oak tree and a 1940 stone cottage. Rick and Cindy Black Architects drew on Texas vernacular influences to shape the new main house. Gabled roofs, arches, and inviting porches create a friendly, classic look that fits easily into the existing streetscape.
The Jewell Box House, designed by Mell Lawrence Architects, is more than just a building; it’s an escape, a fulfillment of the client’s dream to own a “cabin in the woods” – a secluded place to unwind, surrounded by nature. From the street, the house appears as a compact, solid form, hidden from prying eyes.
Unlike the typical layout on a residential lot, the Moon Gate ADU is situated at the front of the property. The primary 1961 ranch-style home sits at the back, perched near a ravine overlooking Hahamongna Watershed Park. Wang designed two contrasting forms—the ADU and an adjacent storage unit—that intentionally differ from the main house.
The Friar Tuck Residence, designed by Black Rabbit, reimagines a mid-century home with a focus on sustainability and natural living. The home maintains the original single-story form while incorporating modern features to enhance its eco-friendliness.
The design of Jonestown Tree House draws inspiration from the timber constructions of architect Peter Zumthor, particularly his work on the Stielneset Memorial and the Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum. This influence is most evident in the striking exterior staircase, which serves as a central plinth anchoring the house.
Hood House is a renovation and addition project in West Lake Hills. It blends a discreet renovation of the existing mid-century home with a two-story addition, including a primary suite and a second living space.
Pedernales, a building that could not exist on any other site. A house tailored to its location in every single way. Envisioned as a curated living, staycation of a space, Pedernales has culminated into a living and functional work of art.
The Ann Arbor Residence is a house that straddles the sensibilities of mid-century design and modern amenities with a nod to craftsmanship and creativity.
