Construction Diary: An Architect Sees the Potential in a Little Texas Home for His Growing Family
Instead of expanding, Conrad Karliss focused on reconfiguring his Austin house. (Fresh paint, a new front deck, and Marfa-inspired landscaping didn’t hurt.)
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Conrad Karliss and his wife, Charlotte, know all too well that timing is everything in real estate. Their search for a home in Austin had stalled and they were growing discouraged when they spotted an ugly duckling on a quiet street in the North Loop neighborhood.
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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell’s Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, and Luxe.
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