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The breezeway is still see-through, but now is enclosed along with the rest of the home.
The breezeway is still see-through, but now is enclosed along with the rest of the home.
The homeowners agreed to include a floating staircase—suspended from structural steel to avoid tree roots—which allows visitors to access the second-floor terrace and bedroom from the courtyard.
The homeowners agreed to include a floating staircase—suspended from structural steel to avoid tree roots—which allows visitors to access the second-floor terrace and bedroom from the courtyard.
The second-level terrace was designed to take advantage of Austin’s southeast to northeast prevailing winds.
The second-level terrace was designed to take advantage of Austin’s southeast to northeast prevailing winds.
The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,
The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,
Custom Marvin Ultimate windows are seamlessly integrated into the home’s architecture above a built-in window seat designed by Michael as an homage to Donald Judd and a contemplative spot for morning coffee.
Custom Marvin Ultimate windows are seamlessly integrated into the home’s architecture above a built-in window seat designed by Michael as an homage to Donald Judd and a contemplative spot for morning coffee.
A few steps up from the kitchen, on a slightly higher level, the living room is characterized by its suggestive wooden ceiling and its large windows with landscape views.
A few steps up from the kitchen, on a slightly higher level, the living room is characterized by its suggestive wooden ceiling and its large windows with landscape views.
The master bedroom living area is separated from the bedroom by a glass-enclosed, plant-filled courtyard that also provides ventilation to the bathroom and wardrobe.
The master bedroom living area is separated from the bedroom by a glass-enclosed, plant-filled courtyard that also provides ventilation to the bathroom and wardrobe.
A detached guest house sits next to the pool.
A detached guest house sits next to the pool.
LA's skyline is distantly visible from the second floor.
LA's skyline is distantly visible from the second floor.
Marble was used on the kitchen island, complimented by walnut cabinetry and butcher-block countertop, as well as a backsplash of ceramic tile.
Marble was used on the kitchen island, complimented by walnut cabinetry and butcher-block countertop, as well as a backsplash of ceramic tile.
Fields of native grasses connect the main residence, situated at the top of the slope, to the new structures scattered below. A pergola extends from the post-and-beam structure that was maintained during the remodel of the midcentury home.
Fields of native grasses connect the main residence, situated at the top of the slope, to the new structures scattered below. A pergola extends from the post-and-beam structure that was maintained during the remodel of the midcentury home.
Once unkempt terrain (1), the lot was replanted by Elysian Landscapes. Board-formed concrete walls now hold a lush collection of Bloodgood Japanese maple trees, Canyon Prince wild rye grasses, and Blue Fox Tail agaves. A Spun stool by Heatherwick Studio for Magis joins an outdoor furniture set by Plain Air.
Once unkempt terrain (1), the lot was replanted by Elysian Landscapes. Board-formed concrete walls now hold a lush collection of Bloodgood Japanese maple trees, Canyon Prince wild rye grasses, and Blue Fox Tail agaves. A Spun stool by Heatherwick Studio for Magis joins an outdoor furniture set by Plain Air.
New glass louvre windows from the private areas to the open kitchen enhance airflow and light through the section of the apartment.
New glass louvre windows from the private areas to the open kitchen enhance airflow and light through the section of the apartment.
Stairs lead down to the private backyard, which was an empty slope prior to construction. A circular sauna is positioned in the shade.
Stairs lead down to the private backyard, which was an empty slope prior to construction. A circular sauna is positioned in the shade.

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