This next level condo is especially intimate as it is designed by and for Jim and Kristi LaRue. Overlooking the 16th Fairway of one of their most frequented golf courses, the LaRue’s are able to fully engage in one of their favorite pastimes. The interior spaces are entirely…more
Perched along a hillside in Westlake resides this contemporary retreat built among the treetops. Harmoniously sited amid existing trees and challenging topography to one side of the home, a low street profile and warm accents disguise the size of the residence to the front of the home. Exterior…more
Modern cantilevered massing meets gabled house forms in this sculptural residence located just outside of downtown Austin. An unparalleled downtown skyline is captured through full-height glass all along the view side of the home upon entry of the main floor. The living core runs parallel to the pool,…more
Comfortably blending regional and modern, this home for a retired couple embodies Austin’s easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The home’s street face presents a transparent volume bookended by solid massing, providing privacy and directing views through the central core. Horizontal modernist rooflines with deep, wood-lined soffits are lifted off the…more
With the vernacular Fredericksburg Sunday house in mind, this Ranch home is a place that tells a little story of Texas history in its design. While only a one-bedroom home, the two sitting porches are generous enough to accommodate all three generations that visit the home. This house…more
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 Architect:…more
Located in Weston, Massachusetts, this residence catches one’s eye amongst the neighboring colonials. Zinc, stone, and wood siding complement this heavily glassed, contemporary family home. Project Team: James LaRue, AIA; Emily Haydon, Assoc. AIA
Located on prestigious Strait Lane in Dallas, Texas, this regional contemporary residence nestles and wraps its roots amongst the mature oak trees, appearing merged to the site for quite some time in this beautifully rare park-like setting. Sliding glass doors at both the dining and kitchen areas open…more
Surrounded by nature in the quiet Rollingwood neighborhood, this elegant soft contemporary home is screened from the street with a private courtyard initiated by a dynamic board formed concrete wall and refined landscape. The expansive use of floor-to-ceiling glass at the rear of the home opens up the…more
Three zinc-clad boxes adorn this Lake Austin home, while the stone and stucco provide warmth on the ground floor. An outdoor living area lakeside blends seamlessly with the landscape leading up to the water beyond; a perfect spot for entertaining. Project Architect: James LaRue, AIA