The Baker School is a 60,000-sf building located in Hyde Park Local Historic District. This neighborhood, founded as Austin’s first suburb in 1891, represented a shift in Austin residential life…
The Red Velvet Events office occupies a 1940s three-bay Quonset hut that was previously an airfield maintenance shed and a discount furniture outlet. The task was to renovate a forgotten…
Guided by the owner’s interest in simple and clean spaces, the architecture of this building renovation was an exploration of how to make ordinary building parts look extraordinary. Located north…
The River Ranch is about the connection to the land. The indoor/outdoor relationship of the spaces is strengthened by specific moments that connect the user to the following three site…
Honest Mary’s is a 2,665 square foot complete renovation of an existing restaurant in Austin, Texas. The softly curving plaster ceiling, custom booths, shelving and wood paneling, paired with plenty…
Located along Bouldin Creek, the house was designed around an internal courtyard that faces the creek to provide a feeling of seclusion along this busy street in Bouldin. Project Name:…
Slack, the world’s fastest growing tech company in history, is a San Francisco based start-up offering a revolutionary team communication app for business. After just a handful of years, the…
The Solarium is a modern addition to a historic Craftsman house. This light-filled structure transforms the existing bungalow while complementing its vernacular. Built of steel, glass and board-formed concrete, the…
This budget-minded new home in east Austin recalls the bungalows that characterize the original neighborhood while incorporating modern details. The design overcomes the cramped and crowded spaces common in traditional…
The Autohaus is designed for a pair of former race car drivers who collect vintage cars and teach automotive restoration skills to disadvantaged youth. The structure is composed of compact…
Across the street from St. Edward’s University, a pair of sister duplexes carve out a moment of respite and community for the busy students nearby. Project Name: Woodward Duplexes Studio…
Youthful spirit was injected into the traditional Castle Hill house which suffered from the doldrums of previous renovations and additions. The first floor was reconfigured to enlarge the kitchen (and…
