This three-story residence occupies a select lot just off the gulf of Mexico, seizing optimal views of the water, most apparent and viewable from the open-to-skyy roof terrace. The massing of the home is comprised both of steeply-pitched roof forms juxtaposed with modern shallow-roofed cantilevered boxes, maintaining the…more
Extrapolating on the fabric of the eclectic but structured Travis Heights neighborhood, this ‘pumped-up-on-steroids’ Bungalow kicks off one of LaRue’s first urban infill projects. This forward thinking gem consists of metal wall panels, a heavily engineered cantilevered plate steel carport overhang, and large pocketed sliding glass doors –…more
On a sprawling site with long views, this ranch house pivots around a variety of mature Post Oaks. Project Team: Jim LaRue, Patrick Mobley
A modern take on the traditional lake cabin, this waterfront residence utilizes extensive use of weathered wood siding while referencing the local Hill Country vernacular of the area. Due to flood zone requirements, the house has been elevated with the use of low terracing concrete walls and cantilevered…more
Currently developing deep in west Texas, this small neighborhood community located in Midland is planning on providing its residents a modern architecture enclave. Through a gated entry lies extensive hike & bike trails and an exclusive community center with a splash pad and extensive outdoor game areas and…more
Vernacular house forms encased with a standing seam metal skin on the wall and roof alike juxtapose against rooted masonry under a low pitched roof in our take on a modern farmhouse. Expansive steel framed windows allow for never-ending idyllic views while still achieving internal privacy on this…more
This contemporary family home features an open floor plan with a generous outdoor living area highlighting casual lake living. Following the contours of the site, this house has a more residential front façade while the lakeside elevation allows for panoramic views from any room of the house. Expected…more
Located in the heart of the eclectic Barton Hills neighborhood, this one-story, single-family home embraces the existing live oak trees, linking itself to it’s site and establishing a timeless sense of place for now, and years to come. Expected Completion: Fall 2019 Project Team: Jim LaRue, Emily Haydon
Perched atop a steep hillside overlooking Lake Travis, this home provides panoramic views of the basin below. Extensive lengths of glass along the entire ground level provide a base for the cantilevered box above and the unparalleled views of both the lake and rolling hillside beyond. Project Team:…more