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The renovation extended the back of the house to increase the home's square footage. It also added an additional bedroom with an ensuite bath, and the master bedroom received a new walk-in closet and sliding doors leading to the backyard.

The view from the kitchen.

The natural material palette of stone, wood, and polished concrete is enhanced by views of the surrounding greenery.

The renovation opened the kitchen to the living space and added an island for increased prep and storage space.

When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.

In the bathroom, a custom-designed oak vanity extends into the large, penny-tiled shower.