In Austin, An Architect Helps Friends Build a Home Where the Neighborhood Is Welcome

A brick-and-glass house embodies Southern hospitality with a street-facing window, airy interiors, and shaded courtyards.

When Sherry Birk and Anthony Orona moved into their dream house, it wasn’t the ideal time to meet the neighbors. It was April of 2020, and Austin, like much of the world, was under stay-at-home orders. But the couple soon discovered that their house was a point of connection.

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