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River Hills Residence: Lakeside Retreat in Austin

A modern, open-concept home nestled among lush trees with expansive glass walls, terraced steps, and warm lighting.

Emerging from a sloping berm in Austin, Texas, the River Hills Residence by MirĂ³ Rivera Architects embodies the laid-back ethos of the city. This lakeside house retreat overlooks a sweeping lawn shaded by towering native trees, offering a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. Featuring a central courtyard and expansive glass walls, the home’s design combines modern elements with natural materials, creating a harmonious retreat.

Harvey Street ADU: A Cozy Two-Bedroom Retreat in Austin

A modern, minimalist structure with a mix of concrete, wood, and large windows overlooking the lush greenery.

Architect duo Side Angle Side crafted a modern, 1,100-square-foot accessory dwelling unit in Austin, Texas, to serve as a temporary residence for homeowners during a major renovation of their historic Victorian bungalow. The two-bedroom, two-bath tiny home features multiple outdoor living spaces and a striking, monolithic gray stucco wall that provides privacy and complements the original structure.

Greenbelt Residence: Cantilevered Home Harmonizes with Nature

A contemporary house with clean lines, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

This stunning residence in Austin, Texas, designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the serene natural surroundings. The Greenbelt Residence, a house situated on a cliff overlooking a lush greenbelt, offers a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience, with a cantilevered design that celebrates the breathtaking views. Locally sourced materials, including custom Leuders limestone brick and hemlock wood siding, create a refined and cohesive aesthetic, while an abundance of large windows and strategic lighting ensure a balanced and calming interior.

Radial House: Embracing Lakeside Living in Austin

Striking modern architecture featuring sleek glass facades, a pool, and lush landscaping.

Situated in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Radial House designed by A Parallel Architecture is a captivating residential gem that seamlessly blends modern architecture with its lush natural surroundings. This single-family home, completed in 2016, takes full advantage of its prime lakefront location, offering sweeping views and an intimate connection with the verdant woods, rocky promontories, and meandering waterways that characterize the site.

Canopy House: Fluid Indoor-Outdoor Design Amid Oak Tree Canopy

Modern single-story home with clean lines, warm wood accents, and a covered entry porch.

Situated in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Canopy House by A Parallel Architecture showcases an innovative approach to sustainable, custom single-family design. Leveraging the site’s existing mature trees, the project employs a large, strategically oriented canopy structure to create a series of shaded outdoor living spaces, effectively doubling the home’s livable square footage while minimizing its environmental impact.

Water’s Edge Residence: Sustainable Design in Hot, Humid Texas Climate

FeaturedA modern, open-concept lakefront home with wood and stone exterior, large windows, and a tree-lined view.

Located in Austin, Texas, the Water’s Edge Residence, designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021, is a house that defies the typical lakeside development formula. With a focus on value, durability, and experience, this project offers a refreshing alternative to the grandeur and ostentation often found in the region’s high-end properties.

Situated on the shores of Lake Austin, the home celebrates connectivity to the water and provides flexible public spaces for the owners’ charitable endeavors.

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