south austin retreat
austin, tx
the
clients needed a retreat from the demands of their busy lives. rather
than building a house in the country, they opted to create a place for
respite in the heart of austin. the plan and section embrace an exterior
room, maintaining an intense connection with the beauty of the site and
allowing for fantastic views of the austin skyline.
the exterior of the house is clad in stucco, a brazilian hardwood rain
screen and steel plate rain screen. the structure of the house is steel
and highly energy efficient SIPS panels. completed may 2007, this project
has been recognized by the AIA austin and selected for 2007
AIA Austin Homes Tour. in addition this project was short-listed for the 2007 student architecture awards for university of texas, and chosen for the Friends of Architecture tour.
pilgrim building company is the general contractor and a valued team member.
