Fire

The height of the Trisore 100H gives you a great view of the flames on the warm, glowing log set.

The fireplace is the focal piece of the living area, anchored by glazed openings on either side.

Barbara Hill's Dancehall/House in Marfa, Texas September 14, 2010 Misty Keasler

Breen chose large-scale Stepstone pavers that are 60 inches long, the biggest size the company provides. Stepstone also offers the pavers in 12 standard colors for a uniform finish when paired with other products.

The Stepstone pavers tie the home's outdoor spaces in with its indoor spaces, creating a seamless living area for the family to enjoy.

In the living room, the team raised the firebox, cladded the hearth in a tactile plaster finish, and installed a floating limestone bench that wraps the column. On the left (unseen) is integrated firewood storage, and a cozy reading nook sits on the right. "The bench was designed to be used as a social space/lounge, and is well-used," says Coffey. The wood beams and red brick were scraped and stripped many times to remove the silver paint and reclaim a natural state.

View of the living area

Tom Dixon's Beat pendant lighting hangs over the dining table.

The abundance of natural light drifting in from above is enhanced in the first-floor communal areas, where the architects integrated an 11-foot-long, floor-to-ceiling window wall along the full length of the house.

Enclosed in glass and elevated in the tree canopy, the living room is furnished with midcentury modern classics including a Case Kelston sofa from DWR and a Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. The custom red wool rug is from Driscoll Robbins.

Living room addition with new roof and windows

The only new furniture items were a pair of couches that a were a gift from O’Reilly’s grandmother when they moved in.

An estimated 150 tons of concrete were poured to make the floors, walls, and some of the walls.

A view inside the cantilevered great room that terminates with a double-sided fireplace.

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