Surrounded by suburban development, the vertically oriented Austin home peaks above the tree canopy from within a ravine that had long been written off as unbuildable.
This month, the MAK Center in Los Angeles celebrates the centennial of the Schindler House with an exhibition of historical materials and works by contemporary artists.
A young family of four sought a five-bedroom home with a pool in an artsy, eccentric neighborhood of Austin with strict zoning specifications and large existing trees.
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.