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…
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:…
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…
The original 1930 bungalow’s main value was its prime location near South Congress. Otherwise, the existing structure was dark and dated. The original structure’s living spaces were cut off from…
Situated within a one-acre lot in Austin’s Tarry Trail neighborhood, the back yard of this existing 1933-vintage historical house was underutilized. The owners felt that the main drawbacks of the…
The primary design charge by RigUp, a dynamic Austin startup business, was to both create an inspiring work place that efficiently functions for the office activities, as well as to…
When Mid-Century enthusiasts purchased the original 1800sf home, it had long been forgotten about and was nearly re-claimed by the native vegetation of an adjacent creek. The existing house, crammed…