Kitchen

"We contrasted the linearity of the etched granite by curving the island edges and introducing fridge panels with hand-carved pulls,

Hickory flooring lends warmth in the living area.

In Austin’s Castle Hill Historic District, an unassuming lot conceals a newly built 5,000-square-foot duplex and a freshly revived 100-year-old bungalow by architect Trey Farmer of Forge Craft Architecture + Design. Originally designed as a custom home for a young family, the plan shifted to three long-term rentals.

Chestnut wood surrounds the kitchen cube at the center of the plan. "The kitchen became like a piece of furniture itself,

The arrangement of windows in the home creates a play of light and shadow and allows the family to experience different views as they move around the space. “It’s about creating a calm, comfortable home that is still dynamic,” says architect Line Solgaard. “There are 360-degree views but you don’t see in every direction at all times—there are moments of drama throughout.”

DZINE Concept did the interior design throughout. The dining room features a Liquid table by Baxter and Charme chairs from Busnelli.

The ceiling is untreated white oak.

A series of plywood panels separate the large common area of the cabin from the smaller private areas. They slide open to reveal the sleeping area, outfitted with custom bunk beds.

The nursery features mahogany cabinets and the crib is from Crate and Barrel.

The Risoms used the semi-custom Space Theory for their kitchen design, and Tom and carpenter Chris Mascola installed the pre-assembled pieces in place. Space Theory was founded in 2019 by kitchen design company Henrybuilt.