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About

Shavano Park House

The client for this home wanted a modern structure that was suitable for displaying her art-glass collection. Located in a recently developed community, almost every component of the exterior was subject to an array of neighborhood and city ordinances. These were all accommodated while maintaining modern sensibilities and detailing on the exterior, then transitioning to a more minimalist aesthetic on the interior. The one-story building comfortably spreads out on its large lot, embracing a front and back courtyard and allowing views through and from within the transparent center section to other parts of the home. A high volume screened porch, the floating fireplace, and an axial swimming pool provide dramatic moments to the otherwise casual layout of the home.

"House of the Month" Architectural Record Online, May 2010
Sustainable initiatives include: pool source heat pump with supplementary cooling tower, natural ventilation, daylighting, LED and fluorescent lighting, spray foam insulation, sealed attic, tankless water heating, concrete floors, and native plants