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
Recently relocated from Alaska to Austin, these retired homeowners swapped their coats for swimsuits and found the perfect lot to participate in all the activities. This residence captures the lake view outside their living room and a backdrop beyond of unobstructed bluffs. Outfitted with a boat dock complementary…more
The siting of this residence is directly informed by the trapezoidal shaped lot in which it resides, wider at the street facade and narrower at the rear with termination into a serene pond. This home has a warm mid-century charm; complete with an open floor plan, lap pool,…more