Lean Too
Austin, Texas
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Photo © Casey Dunn
Architects & Firms
Program: The architect renovated and expanded a central Texas cottage for clients who work from home and enjoy hosting social gatherings.
Location: Austin’s historic Travis Heights neighborhood.
Solution: The architect removed a previous addition to the home, then added a new wing with the master suite, a glazed dining terrace, a sitting space with a wood-burning stove, and utility rooms. The low sloping addition continues the theme of terraced floor planes, also seen on the front deck. This subtle drop maximized floor space without the use of many stairs, while adding a floating effect to the addition.
Construction and materials: The addition employs structural steel; the rest is stick frame construction. Extensive glazing, including the glass-walled terrace, large master window, and large sliding glass doors, create dramatic connections to the outdoors. In a nod to the southwestern vernacular style, uncovered shiplap on walls and the kitchen island is balanced by quieter material choices like cold-rolled blackened plate steel, soapstone countertops, and carrera marble for bathroom floors and a custom vanity. Mechanicals are concelaed below the addition.
Completion date: October 2015
Additional Information
Total project cost: withheld
Client: withheld
PeopleArchitect: Nick Deaver Architect Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Nick Deaver, AIA Architect of record: Nick Deaver Engineers: Leap Structures, Austin TX General contractor: Moontower Design Build Photographer: Casey Dunn Consultants Landscape: Adelante Landscaping Lighting: Lights Fantastic
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ProductsStructural System Wood on Steel frame; pier and beam construction Exterior Cladding Metal panels: Reused site found corrugated metal Metal/glass curtain wall: Fixed glass in 1/2" x 1/2" aluminum angle. Roofing Built-up roofing: 60 mil TPO membrane fully adhered on 2" insulation board on 3/4" plywood. Windows Wood frame: Non site glazed windows are Marvin Ultimate windows Glazing Skylights: Velux skylight Doors Entrances: Custom built vertical grain white oak front door with fixed glass panel. Hardware Locksets: Emtek Hardware Pulls: Sugatsune kitchen cabinet pulls Security devices: August wireless deadbolts Interior Finishes Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Sawdust Studios Paints and stains: Sherwin William interior and exterior Wall coverings: Kitchen and master screen porch has exterior La Habra plaster. Special surfacing: 3/8" cold rolled blackened steel plate for kitchen island; 3cm soapstone for kitchen countertops and backslashes; 3cm Carrera Marble countertop Raised flooring: Reused site found wood shiplap; 1/4" steel plate floor hearth Special interior finishes unique to this project: Reused site found wood shiplap Furnishings Tables: Custom dining table by Mockingbird Domestics Lighting Interior ambient lighting: Edge LED lighting in recessed track Downlights: Juno 2" gimbal LED Energy Energy management or building automation system:Nest Thermostat |
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