Like a butterfly specimen pinned to its mounting, this sinuous lake-front home’s light floating roofs are anchored to its site by heavy rusticated limestone masses, while its horizontal footprint is spread out and sewn through the vertical punctuation of mature sycamore, cypress and pecan trees
Project: Tree Residence Architecture: Miro Rivera Architects Location: Austin, Texas, USA Size: 5,250 sq ft Photography: Dror Baldinger Tree Residence is a single-family house designed by Austin-based Miro Rivera Architects. Early sketches of this private residence explore the play between the steep, sloping site on which it lies and two curving rooflines—one concave and one convex.
The Collector’s House, designed by Austin-based A Parallel Architecture, is a contemporary residence located in Sunset Valley, Texas. Spanning 3,500 square feet (325 square meters), this home merges art and architecture in a carefully designed setting that reflects both the homeowner’s love of art and their connection to nature.
A Parallel Architecture has modernized and renovated Three-Courts House, a mid-century residence located in Austin, Texas. The interior design was conceived by designer Allison Burke.
The Lake Austin House, designed by Aamodt Plumb Architects, serves as a family haven on the banks of Lake Austin. Just twenty minutes from downtown, this home is more than a residence; it’s the heart of family life, a place for gathering, and a gateway to experiencing Austin’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
Cliff Dwelling, masterfully renovated by Specht Architects, is uniquely positioned on a limestone ridge overlooking Lake Austin. This architectural gem transforms a 1970s house into a modern home that fully embraces its dramatic natural surroundings.
Perched on one of the highest points at the edge of Austin, Barton Hills House by A Parallel Architecture offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and nearby mountains. Spanning 2,800 square feet, this modern residence utilizes the sloping terrain to enhance both functionality and design, integrating seamlessly with the natural landscape.
Projected by Lake Flato Architects and built on land at the confluence of Hog Pen Creek and Lake Austin, the Hog Pen Creek Residence embodies the owners’ desire for fresh air and open space. This modern architectural marvel connects seamlessly with nature and water.
