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The Light Box (custom residence)

The Light Box is an experimental custom home in East Austin, Texas (78721). Designed by Hush House, the project explores innovative natural daylighting strategies, merging modern architectural geometry with artfully textured, traditional building materials.


Design Challenge & Architectural Solution

The Challenge: Crafting a modern residential structure that captures abundant natural light without creating harsh glare or high indoor heat gain.

The Solution: An experimental design centered around strategic daylighting techniques, layering traditional materials to diffuse sunlight while creating a warm, highly textured living experience.


Key Architectural Features & Design Elements

Experimental Daylighting Strategy: Thoughtfully positioned glass openings and lightwells engineered to maximize natural illumination throughout the day.

Textured Material Palette: Creative juxtaposition and experimentation with traditional exterior and interior building materials.

Modern Warmth & Atmosphere: A balanced design approach that pairs clean, modern structural lines with tactile, inviting interior spaces.

4. Quick Project Specifications
Project Type: Experimental New Construction (Custom Residence)
Location: East Austin, TX (Zip Code 78702/78721)
Design & Architecture: Hush House
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $100,001 – $150,000
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 78721
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)
Careful use of intriguing materials and expansive daylighting create a warm, yet modern structure. Investigations in traditional material treatments leads to a blending, artfully-textured experience. Truly modern and clearly organized spaces become inviting, through this process.
The Light Box (residence)