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.
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.
The West Lynn Residence in Austin, Texas, designed by A Parallel Architecture, is a captivating blend of historic preservation and modern design. This 2022 project showcases the architects’ ability to seamlessly integrate a run-down Georgian Revival-style home with a sleek, contemporary addition, creating a striking juxtaposition of architectural eras. The result is a harmonious, high-performance residence that respects the past while embracing the future.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Retama House is a captivating residential project designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021. This single-family home masterfully integrates with a magnificent split-trunk live oak, leveraging its long limbs and lush canopy for shade, privacy, and a harmonious connection to the surrounding landscape. The architecture’s rigorously compact shape belies a surprisingly generous interior experience, with a double-height central atrium that reflects the presence of the tree and offers tree-house-like views.
This stunning 550-square-foot guest house, The Hive, designed by Nicole Blair in Austin, Texas, showcases innovative spatial solutions within a compact footprint. Carefully tailored to the owner’s needs, this one-bedroom dwelling maximizes its limited 320-square-foot footprint through strategic three-dimensional design, evoking the shape of a beehive.
By closely examining the occupants’ movements and needs, the Hive’s interior spaces are shaped to feel both intimate and grand, blending Dutch and Japanese design influences to create a highly efficient and functional home.
Discover Block House, a contemporary Multi Unit Housing project in Austin, TX, United States, artfully designed by Murray Legge Architecture in 2023. This design delivers a modern aesthetic perfectly integrated into a historic setting, preserving the charms of a 1930s bungalow while introducing robust, modern living spaces.
Discover the Clarksville Infill in Austin, United States, a masterpiece by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design, crafted in 2019. This house merges classic charm with modern functionality, set in a historic district. Its interiors reflect the homeowner’s unique tastes, from art collections to cozy, scalable spaces for entertainment.
Step into the serene world of Red Oak, an architectural masterpiece nestled in Austin, Texas. Designed by Larue Architects, this contemporary house merges elegance with nature through its distinctive curved glass walls, providing limitless views and a flawless transition to the outdoors.
The property’s signature ‘butterfly’ roof and tranquil water elements complement the lush surroundings, offering a peaceful retreat within the city’s dynamic environment.