Living Room and Sofa The family room is situated at the apex of the house, with picturesque views that extend 

up the meticulously landscaped north slope. The concrete floor sits just low enough that the main elements of the scene—the succulent garden and large limestone ledges—are at eye level. A bank of NanaWall folding windows breaks up the fourth wall.  Photo 1 of 7 in Modern Homes in Texas by Erika Heet from Texas Two-Step

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The Balcones house, designed by homeowner and architectural designer Elizabeth Alford, brings the outdoors in. Photo by Brent Humphreys.

The family room is situated at the apex of the house, with picturesque views that extend

up the meticulously landscaped north slope. The concrete floor sits just low enough that the main elements of the scene—the succulent garden and large limestone ledges—are at eye level. A bank of NanaWall folding windows breaks up the fourth wall.