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Waco Residence

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  • Front entrance to a home.
  • Backyard entrance to modern home.
  • People eating at dining table visible from backyard fading windows.
  • A dining room with alternating colored chairs.
  • Kids at a home computer in an office.
  • Minimal stairwell of a home.
  • A kitchen with open view to stairs and living room.
  • Bathroom.
  • A sculptural sing element.

This Residence was recognized by AIA Austin in 2007 with Citation of Honor.

“It occupies the corner that allows for the big doors and the big openings to face north, which makes so much sense for energy efficiency in Texas.”

-Maryann Thompson, AIA

Project Details

Clever siting, judicious use of windows, and spare detailing distinguish this deceptively simple house. By stacking the house onto two floors and positioning it off-center on the site, a variety of outdoor spaces are created which let in balanced light and provide private views. Glassy expanses in opposite corners of the house allow light to fall diagonally through the space. Further strategic moves blur the line between inside and out. The floating wood ceiling of the living room juts out into the landscape forming a porch. Likewise, the exterior burnished CMU slips inside, subtly emphasizing blocks of overlapping space. These unexpected details highlight the practical but unconventional use of space.

Sustainability: ground source heat pump, natural ventilation, daylighting, recycled countertops, and exterior shading devices

Recognition

  • AIA Austin, Citation of Honor, 2007

Publications

  • Builder Magazine, Little Gems, Feb 2009
  • Innovative Home, Texas Treasure, Dec 2006

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