Austin residents Sam Shah and Anne Suttles found a dilapidated 1920s bungalow in the Travis Heights neighborhood and, with the help of Alterstudio, began a renovation to complement the existing structure with a cypress-clad 1,100-square-foot addition. Originally planned as an investment property, Shah and Suttles ended up with a home that was too terrific to let go.
Architect Kevin Alter integrated wood from the original bungalow into the kitchen and covered the island in Carrara marble, with an interior clad in wood. A long table extends from the side of the island, and wine storage is integrated into one end of the island. New appliances include a Wolf range, a Broan hood, and a Miele oven and refrigerator. The Fucsia pendant lights are by Achille Castiglioni for Flos.