Texas architecture

Prominent Austin architect, Howard R. Barr FAIA, designed this mid-century modern gem in the heart of Austin’s Highland Park neighborhood in the late 1940’s. It was a typical ranch style mid-century, with a central low hallway and bedrooms off either side. The living room was set at an angle at the back of the house, which opened to a view of Lake Austin and greater Hill Country. When repeat clients bought it from Barr’s son in 2016, they hired the firm to design a complete renovation, new addition, and Interiors.    The firm took care to respect Barr’s original design and street presence by maintaining the brick, wood siding, carport, and punched opening proportions at the front façade. Besides fo... More

Beautiful show home in the Lakeside at Tessera development on Lake Travis. This stunning 875-acre neighborhood was voted the 2019 Best Master-Planned Community by the Austin Business Journal. The home features Fineline accent walls throughout and is tastefully decorated in a typical southern fashion. More

This Chevrolet dealership serves the San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Kenedy, TX markets. The location features a car wash as well as an ATV sales center. RusticSeries™ has become a popular siding option in the San Antonio market, and this flagship store is a great example of the growing commercial and industrial applications for our products. More

Tucked away in the old brewery department, Larder is a hidden gem at Pearl. The 2,000 square foot retail locale features freshly prepared food and artisanal products from local and global vendors. New architectural elements work harmoniously with historic building features in this carefully curated gourmet market. Hotel guests aren’t the only ones to take advantage Larder’s treasures; for those in the know, it is a foodie-approved local favorite. More

Located at the highpoint of a family ranch south of San Antonio, this home is designed to function as a stairway to the treetops. Elevating the primary living space above the dense surrounding woods will allow the family to enjoy abundant air, light, and uninterrupted views spanning 14 miles. Native stone walls ground the home to its site, provide structure for the lighter three-story steel and wood program above, and create entry and entertaining spaces. Guests arrive to a central dog run porch flanked on both sides by a natural courtyard that offers vertical circulation to living areas above. With two levels of living area above and a fourth floor perch that functions as an outdoor living room, each space captures a different experience... More

Situated along San Antonio’s Riverwalk, the Veramendi House consists of four historic buildings dating back to the 19th century and the remnant of the former Solo Serve building.  Through the careful use of indoor/outdoor space and specific programming, Clayton Korte in conjunction with The Mighty Union has endeavored to revitalize these derelict buildings for future use as an 83 key boutique hotel, retail, restaurant, bars and a maker’s market. The vacant exterior spaces that separate the buildings will be converted into vibrant public courtyards that provide circulation throughout the interstitial spaces and offer opportunities for social engagement. Planned restaurants, bars, cafes, retail and pool area will add to the... More

Central parks have long been recognized for their fundamental role in the life of a city, by providing a place of reprieve from the density and bustle of the urban fabric. People gather there for recreation and relief, socialization and play. Parks are places that accept the seemingly chaotic nature of the city’s pulse. Northline Town Square will be that for Leander, Texas. It’s at the center of the new Northline development, set to be the future downtown of Leander as it grows into a more metropolitan destination. Pavilions will flank the north and sound ends of the park, which borders the main street that sets the park’s edge, giving some privacy and protection from traffic. The pavilions will have restrooms, shade, and... More

Peponi Pine Lodge is a 4,000 square foot, 1 story residence with 6 car garage, located out in the piney woods of east Texas. The key to the design was to maximizing the natural light into the heart of the interior, as well as frame the beautiful views of the surrounding forest. This house is a testament to what can be done with cement-fiber lapped siding. If you really take the time and come up with great details, this material can be as nice as natural stone. The almost all white color scheme gives this home a cathedral-like quality, which stands out against the browns and greens of the trees. I know the homeowners are as happy as I am with the finished product. More

This residence is built on the waterfront in Seabrook, Texas, and is designed to evoke the feel of a cruise liner. It is a four story, 7,000 square foot, modern, stucco house which emphasizes views of the bay. The upper floor of the house is an observatory deck, and each floor has its own exterior deck. More

This is a 3,400 square foot stucco residence, designed with the Eastern-Indian Vedic design principles in mind. It is a compound plan, encompassing the house, garage and various courtyards.  This home is located in Benders Landing Estates, Spring, Texas. More

A 3,700 square foot, 2 story, 'Miami' style modern home - very modern and simple, but still has warmth to it.  The stained wood porch ceilings provide a nice contrast to the white stucco exterior.  Located in Houston, Texas. More