Architect Sarah Bullock McIntyre worked with the homeowner – whom she first befriended in college – to reimagine this pier and beam cottage in Rosedale. The 2,238-square-foot property boasts a thoughtful, light-filled layout with minimalist “hygge” detailing, a low-sloped gable roof, and a perched front porch. Altogether, the residence serves as a testament to the benefits of homeowners and architects working in unison to realize a shared vision. Photo 8 of 10 in AIA Austin’s Annual Homes Tour Uncovers the City’s Best New Residences. Here’s Every Stop

AIA Austin’s Annual Homes Tour Uncovers the City’s Best New Residences. Here’s Every Stop

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Architect Sarah Bullock McIntyre worked with the homeowner—whom she first befriended in college—to reimagine this pier and beam cottage in Rosedale. The 2,238-square-foot property boasts a thoughtful, light-filled layout with minimalist "hygge" detailing, a low-sloped gable roof, and a perched front porch. Altogether, the residence serves as a testament to the benefits of homeowners and architects working in unison to realize a shared vision.