Before & After: An Abandoned Austin Bungalow Springs Back to Life With Five Lush Yards

Miró Rivera Architects celebrates the century-old home’s history while introducing a breezy addition with charismatic courtyards.

A new home often marks a new chapter in life—and this was particularly true for an empty-nester Austin couple who had recently married. Both have grown children, and the couple wanted to live closer to downtown in a walkable neighborhood.

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Mandi Keighran
Design and travel writer based in London.

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