River Hills Residence

Emerging from a sloping berm and overlooking a sweeping lawn shaded by towering native pecan and bald cypress trees, the River Hills Residence embodies the laid-back ethos of Austin. Casey Dunn Casey Dunn On approach, the home maintains a low profile—an idea made possible by partially burying its two wings into the topography. Steps flanked by colorful native flowerbeds lead down into a welcoming courtyard, where windows provide a glimpse of the owner’s collection of art. Weathering steel is used in a variety of ways on the home’s exterior—as cladding, handrails, chimneys, retaining walls, and scuppers—complemented by treated ash wood. Casey Dunn Casey Dunn The wings of the house are conne... More