A Courtyard House in Austin Resembles a “Reverse Coconut”

When global e-commerce director Nils Timmermann decided to make Texas his permanent home after six years away from his native Germany, he set his sights on the rapidly developing East Austin. "To me, Austin is the best kept secret in America, and this neighborhood is a unique spot since it's close to downtown but still feels suburban," explains Nils. After scoping out several homes for sale in the area, he came across an empty lot under development that caught his eye.