The Zilker neighborhood in Austin is characterized by an eclectic mix of architecture that ranges from historically significant single-story homes, which adhere to traditional scales and proportions, to expansive, two-story modern constructions.
On a small lot with an existing primary residence, the client of Birdhouse asked for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that feels like a typical house, and works with, rather than avoids, the large trees on the site.
The RoadRunner Residence aims to inject new life into a classic design. The flat-roofed single story house completed in 2014 looks as if it is floating, nestled comfortably within the trees of the Texas hill country.
