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Vista Residence by Miró Rivera Architects

Austin, Texas

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Photo © Paul Finkel

Vista Residence

Image courtesy Miró Rivera Architects

Vista Residence

Image courtesy Miró Rivera Architects

Vista Residence

Image courtesy Miró Rivera Architects

Vista Residence

Image courtesy Miró Rivera Architects

Vista Residence

Image courtesy Miró Rivera Architects

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September 27, 2019

Architects & Firms

Miró Rivera Architects

Location: Austin, Texas

Project size: 8,660 square feet

Site size: 24,860 square feet

Program: The architect was tasked with designing a new single-family house on a steep lot to capture panoramic views of Austin, Texas.

Solution: Nestled among dense oak trees, the three-story Vista Residence sits on a wedge-shaped site. Perpendicular concrete volumes define distinctive outdoor areas: a private courtyard off the master suite, a terrace for entertaining, large backyard, and a parking area.

Construction and materials: Throughout, the concrete structure has been left exposed.

 

Additional Information

Total project cost: withheld

Owner: withheld


Credits

Architect:

Miró Rivera Architects

505 Powell Street

Austin, TX 78703

512-477-7016

www.mirorivera.com

 

Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit:

Juan Miró, FAIA; Miguel Rivera, FAIA; Matthew Sturich, RA; Diana Su, AIA; Rosa Rivera

 

Interior designer:

Miró Rivera Architects

 

Engineers:

Civil: Perales Engineering

Geotechnical: Terracon

Structural: Architectural Engineers Collaborative

 

Consultants:

Lighting: ArcLight Design

Landscape: Sitio Design

A/V: Macauley Technologies

 

General contractor:

J. Pinnelli Company

 

Photographer:

Paul Finkel, Ibai Rigby

 

Specifications

Structural System

Manufacturer of any structural components unique to this project: Adrian Herrera Iron Works

 

Exterior Cladding

Rainscreen: Öko-Skin by Rieder

 

Roofing

Metal: Berridge Manufacturing Co.

 

Windows

Metal frame: Case Window & Door

 

Hardware

Other special hardware: Nanz, Gruppo Romi, Hamilton Sinkler, Linnea, Manzoni, Sugatsune, Valli & Valli

 

Interior Finishes

Acoustical ceilings: Decoustics by Saint Gobain

Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Johnson Cabinets & Woodworking

Paints and stains: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams

Solid surfacing: Silestone

Floor and wall tile: Ann Sacks, Interceramic, Porcelanosa, Waterworks

Special interior finishes unique to this project: Architectural Tile & Stone

 

Furnishings

Office furniture: Knoll, Herman Miller

Fixed seating: Della Robbia

Chairs: De La Espada, Design Within Reach

Tables: De La Espada, Cassina, Noguchi

Upholstery: Maharam, Yerra, Design Within Reach

Other furniture: Argo Furniture, Stoll Furniture, De La Espada, Design Within Reach

 

Lighting

Interior ambient lighting: Artemide, Axis 71, Louis Poulsen, Marset, Sonneman, TECH Lighting, Zaneen

Downlights: Lucifer, Modular International,

Tasklighting: Viabizzuno

Exterior: Bega

Dimming system or other lighting controls: Lutron

 

Plumbing

Sinks: Lacava, Franke

Faucets: Axor

Showers: Hansgrohe

Toilets: Toto, Blu

Bathtub: Blu

Kitchen Faucet: Dornbracht

 

Energy

Photovoltaic system: SolarWorld, Lighthouse Solar

 
KEYWORDS: concrete modern residential architecture Texas

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