Side Angle Side transformed a 1970s rancher in Austin, Texas, into a spacious one-bedroom home. Designed in 2023, Reynolds Road was remodelled to improve energy efficiency and suit the homeowners’ lifestyle. Additions like solar panels, Tesla backup batteries, and rainwater collection provide reliable energy, allowing the property to go fully off-grid, as during a recent ice storm when power was out in the neighborhood.
The firm Black Rabbit remodeled the Friar Tuck Residence in 2024, embracing sustainability and natural materials while preserving its original form. Located in Austin, Texas, the mid-century house incorporates passive solar techniques and a variety of courtyards.
The team at Okkem Design updated a 1980s split-level house in Austin, Texas with a rustic design, featuring a grotto beneath the main structure. The Westlake Remodel House, completed in 2023, incorporates wood and concrete, bringing a modern yet natural feel to the interiors.
Emerging from a sloping berm in Austin, Texas, the River Hills Residence by Miró 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.
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.
Explore the Avenue C Residence, a contemporary three-bedroom house designed by Clark Richardson Architects in Austin, Texas. This home beautifully blends modern materials with historic neighborhood charm, featuring white oak cabinets, a quartz backsplash, and a sleek Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen package.
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.
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.