PRESTON HOLLOW CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL

The Williamsburg lot sat on the market for a long time despite being located in the coveted neighborhood of Preston Hollow. Its irregular shape, defined by the curved street bordering the front of the property, made it appear smaller than its actual size and with little natural landscape, there was a lack of privacy on the exposed corner lot. After carefully studying the site with our client, we developed a plan that took advantage of the unique angles by positioning the house to maximize the views from the new building.

Varied topography and unusually shaped pieces of land are interesting to us because they give us something to react to. We wanted to make the property feel bigger than it was by taking advantage of its length when planning the views from the main living spaces. Creating seamless connections between the interior and exterior was foundational to the project. Our client’s art collection played a major role in designing the interior elements - from large floating art walls to the placement of expansive glass windows.

Set on a corner lot with a sweeping boundary, the residence is organized around a private courtyard. The plan maximizes views from the residence through a series of limestone walls that frame the landscape while also providing privacy from the adjacent neighborhood. Public spaces including living, dining and kitchen are in the center part of the house with the private spaces at the periphery.

Full height pocketing glass doors connect the interiors of the living area to the expansive front lawn and courtyard in the back. The west side of the home is largely solid to reduce the impact of the hot Texas sun while the north, south and east sides have large expanses of glass with deep overhangs to provide natural daylight and minimize heat gain. The furniture composition in the public areas provides unobstructed views to art walls and gardens outside.

We used Kansas limestone, dark-stained mahogany, white oak, glass and steel to create a simple, neutral palette that complements the artwork and the views to the outside. We selected furniture for the clean lines and comfort - united in tone but varied in texture. The interiors of the home are meant to be beautifully submissive to the art and architecture. Although the property was over an acre, the shape made it seem smaller than the actual size. Studying the topography, sunlight, and various views was all part of planning the perfect site for the building. Incorporating natural light and exterior views into a home centered around our client’s growing art collection took meticulous planning from start to finish. Our design philosophy is not about being unique or standing out. We strive to balance impeccable interior design and exceptional architecture to create noteworthy buildings with purpose and function. Each project brings new challenges which we tackle through careful planning and collaboration to design a home perfectly tailored to our client's needs.

Properties with something to react to make more interesting buildings. With this project, we were able to site the house to maximize views from the home and create a vanishing point to the horizon from the primary living spaces. These views are framed by a series of exterior and interior planes that allow the landscape to extend from exterior to interior. The interiors were thoughtfully planned to showcase art and create views to the landscape outside.

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