--- title: "Specht Novak Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/specht-novak-architects-pfvwus-pf~914432048 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914432048.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Specht Novak Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0883fdaf0e2482da_1644-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5306 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, Texas 78751, United States" latitude: 30.3093 longitude: -97.7242 phone: "(512) 382-7938" website: http://www.spechtnovak.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 1115 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Specht Novak Architects Original Houzz profile: [Specht Novak Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/specht-novak-architects-pfvwus-pf~914432048) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Pflugerville, Jollyville, Manor, Wells Branch, Hornsby Bend, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Garfield, Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, Del Valle, Mc Neil - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Specht Novak Architects is an award-winning Austin, Texas architecture and interior design firm founded on the vision of creating elegant, comfortable, and timeless buildings that are rooted in their environments and shaped by the character of the people who inhabit them. Led by founding partner Scott Specht and partner Jakeb Novak, the practice draws on three decades of experience across high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality design. The firm has earned a reputation for rigorous craftsmanship and deep technical skill, with specialized expertise in cast-in-place concrete architecture and legacy estates. Specht Novak Architects’ work has been featured in over 350 publications worldwide, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, and Forbes. The firm has received more than 70 honors from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at the local and national levels, the Texas Society of Architects, Architizer (which named the firm among the "100 Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States"), and Architectural Record, including the selection of the Preston Hollow Residence as a Record House. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Site Preparation - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Architectural - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Austin - Pflugerville - Jollyville - Manor - Wells Branch - Hornsby Bend - Bee Cave - Shady Hollow - Lost Creek - West Lake Hills - Barton Creek - Garfield - Rollingwood - Sunset Valley - Del Valle - Mc Neil ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Specht Novak Architects | | Address | 5306 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, Texas 78751, United States | | Phone | (512) 382-7938 | | Website | http://www.spechtnovak.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1115 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SpechtNovak/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/spechtnovak - Blog — www.spechtnovak.com - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/spechtnovak ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Specht Novak Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/specht-novak-architects-pfvwus-pf~914432048) - **Website:** http://www.spechtnovak.com - **Phone:** (512) 382-7938 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2023), for Design. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Austin \[American Institute of Architects\]](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-austin-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~630184005) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Cravotta Interiors, June 2026** > We've worked with Specht Novak on two projects, including a residence in Preston Hollow, Dallas, and a home on Hallam Drive in Westlake. Scott Specht and Jakeb Novak lead a firm where the design talent matches the rigor. They catch the details other teams miss and hold the work accurate from the first drawing through the final walkthrough. They also make it fun, which is rare in this business. I learn something on every collaboration and I'm already looking forward to the next one. **★★★★★ — Milan Custom Build, Nov. 2017** > We most recently had the opportunity to work with Scott Specht and Senior Project Architect, Travis Power, on a custom project here in Dallas, TX. Our client, who met with a plethora of architects prior to being introduced to Scott Specht, recognized the tremendous talent Scott and his team possessed and hired them to design what in our eyes is an award-winning design. > It's been our pleasure to work with such a fun, talented team. Their refined palette for modern design is a welcome addition to Dallas, and we look forward to working with them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Kristie Gordon, July 2017** > We chose Specht Architects because of their eye-catching work, but we were unsure how the elegant architectural style that we gravitated to in their home design would translate into a gut renovation of our NYC loft. From the first meeting Specht Architects generated a cohesive vision that made our loft both architecturally interesting and functional. They did this without losing the open loft feeling we cherish. We feel lucky Specht Architects took on our project and imparted their unique innovative design to our home. Their continual involvement throughout design, planning and construction, as well as their attention to detail and overall fairness eased our worries and made the renovation enjoyable. We continue to be thrilled with the results. **★★★★★ — Jean Castelli, July 2017** > We have used Specht Architects for three jobs over the years - my old company's office, a gut renovation of a carriage house in New York, and a renovation of a second home. We will definitely use them again when the occasion arises. Their work is consistently beautiful, clean and modern without being cold, with excellent use of a wide range of materials. Scott Specht combines a refined design intelligence with a down-to-earth appreciation of practical issues. Specht architects have been consistently sensitive to both our aesthetic and budgetary needs, and have worked well with the contractors to insure that everything is finished in a timely fashion. And they are very nice to deal with personally. I couldn't recommend them more highly. **★★★★★ — js4617buy, June 2017** > Scott Specht is a modern innovator and visionary. The house he built us is a gem in cedar, steel and glass; it is also a comfortable haven for a family of 5. He was and is accessible, creative, responsible and above all inspirational. **★★★★★ — Gregg Price, April 2016** > Although I am a personal injury lawyer by profession, my true passion has always been architecture, design and anything beautiful. Over the last 35 years I have designed and built six houses. I did not use an architect on any of them and although as aesthetically successful as they were, there were significant problems with all of them. > > When my wife and I made the decision to build our last home, we decided we would use an architect. Although on a budget, I desired a Madison Avenue architect. I have subscribed to Architectual Digest for many years and in fact submitted photos of my last home to the magazine and was actually chosen by the former editor in chief Paige Rense, to do a spread in the June 2011 issue of the magazine. > > Unfortunately for me, however, after they came and spent a week in our home and did the photo shoot while we moved into a hotel, Ms. Rence suddenly retired and the new editor, Margaret Russell who decided to go in a different direction with the magazine scrapped my home for inclusion. Although extremely disappointed, I remained a fan of the magazine and continued to look for my final dream home and architect within. > > Because my last home was a converted barn from Pennsylvania, I wanted to do something different and decided to build a mid century modern. My wife and I fell in love with a new Canaan Connecticut home that Scott Specht had designed that was in the February 2013 edition of the magazine. > > Because of our budget, not to mention the long-distance logistics, we had no idea that we would be able to afford a Manhattan based architect, especially considering the fact that we live in Texas. Although some may have attributed it to luck as Christians we feel like it was a total God thing when we called to inquire about the possibility of hiring Scot to learn that he just opened a new office in Austin Texas. > > We have now been working with Scott and his wonderful staff for over a year in what began as the usual architect client venture. However it has evolved into what my wife and I consider to be a family affair because of the warm, nurturing and caring attitude we have been graced with by he and his kind staff. > > Scott is an incredible talent for creating iconic designs. He adapts vernacular style from Palm Springs mid-centuries to Manhattan lofts to Pennsylvania barns to Florida style beach houses, he and his staff are so alive in the practice of their art that you want to jump in and join the fun. In the final analysis they create residences with a 21st-century sense of space and luxury. > > The first thing that he does is to make sure the structure is appropriate to its location so that it melts into the landscape as though it has been there with the trees rocks and earth that support the structure itself for hundreds of years. > > He then skillfully composes with simplicity, clarity and restraint a rich symphony which is perfectly in sync with its environment that creates a beautiful structure of lasting value. > > He and his staff then intently listen to all of the client's ideas without ever being patronizing or condescending and then coordinate them all into a logical puzzle that transforms our dreams into reality. Although all of Scott's projects may share and underlying aim, two are never alike. > > No matter how many changes we made along the way we never sensed any hint of aggravation or lack of patients by any of his team. > > Working with Scott and his team has been an absolute pleasure and he and his staff completely knocked it out of the park with the creation that is now being transformed into our home. Their creative ideas and first-class service would cause us to call upon him again again for any architectural need we would ever have. > > We are already going through withdrawal at the fact of finishing our beautiful home. Although we said this would be our last home we would do another one just to get to work with Scott once again! **★★★★★ — rr2017, Sept. 2014** > Specht Harpman Architects is highly recommended. > They were in charge of the renovation to our apartment in NYC and did an excellent job. > Professional, creative, thorough, experienced, attentive and cooperative. > It was a pleasure to work with them (and this word is not often used when it comes to renovation...). > The end result is wonderful and we couldn't be happier with it. > I highly recommend them! **Comment from Specht Novak Architects:** > Thank you so much for your recommendation! It was a pleasure to work with you too - you certainly brought many creative additions to project as well! **★★★★★ — nancykric, Sept. 2014** > Specht Harpman designed our house in Columbia County, New York. This is the project I will describe below. > > They also built out two offices for my husband's companies, and renovated our New York City apartment. We loved working with them on all these projects, and they finished them on budget and on time. **Comment from Specht Novak Architects:** > Thanks for putting in a good word! It's always nice to have repeat clients, and you have been such great clients to work with. **★★★★★ — blizzzz, Jan. 2014** > Scott Specht and the Specht Harpman team provided invaluable knowledge, never ending patience and creativity, and a deep wealth of experience to our beach house project. Scott joined us in Mexico for several days to view the location and discuss project concepts on site. This was a great way to kick-off the project and give him hands on context to our unique setting. Throughout the project, both he and his team have really gone above and beyond to ensure every detail needed is defined and they have been exceptional in communicating with the construction team via email, collaborative solutions, and conference calls. Scott did an amazing job of listening to our ideas, proposing a design that fits the environment and exceeding our expectations with a steady vision for the right decisions. We are currently in the home stretch of construction and feel Specht Harpman was a key partner in making our dream project a reality. **Comment from Specht Novak Architects:** > Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review! We had a great time working on this project with you, and we're so pleased with the results. **★★★★★ — Paul DArcy, Oct. 2013** > Specht Harpman is amazing. They are brilliant architects, perfectly attuned to client needs, and willing to do anything to make a project perfect for a client. > > When we first looked for architects to create a practical and beautiful modern house on our wooded lot in West Lake Hills outside of Austin, TX, we asked two friends who had built incredible homes with globally prominent architects for a short list of people to consider. Specht Harpman was the only firm on both lists. > > We started working with Scott and Louise even before we had closed on the lot and began construction just a couple of months later. We asked for a single design option -- the best they could create -- given the program we had prescribed. They came back with hand sketches within a couple of weeks. The finished house, which has been published in more than 100 publications and blogs, looks exactly like the first, amazing sketch. > > Throughout the two-year process of designing and detailing and working through the inevitable construction issues, Scott and Louise continually impressed us with their ability to get the details right and generate creative solutions to make every space practical, dramatic, and unique. We are thankful every day for the gorgeous house that they designed! **Comment from Specht Novak Architects:** > Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, Paul. It's always nice when things work out and we can realize the original sketch in the final project - we're glad you're so happy with your home! ## Selected projects - [Sangre de Cristo House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sangre-de-cristo-house-pj-vj~7289337) - Location: Santa Fe, NM - Photos: 30 - Description: Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, two large, perpendicular board-formed concrete walls create this home’s structure. The walls link the interior and exterior spaces with the arid landscape while providing a true sense of shelter. A narrow skylight runs the entire 125′ of one of the walls and casts shifting shadows on the rough concrete throughout the day. You enter through a recessed courtyard into a cool, private vestibule. An opening cut into the wall leads into the body of the house where lar… - [Preston Hollow Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/preston-hollow-residence-pj-vj~7283834) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 29 - Description: The Preston Hollow House blurs the lines between indoors and out. A floating pavilion roof hovers over the interior and exterior spaces while sliding glass panels and corrugated concrete walls define its courtyards. The house is open and light-filled yet provides seclusion from the street. Water helps link the exterior and interior spaces. A narrow channel, punctuated by cascading terraces and a gentle waterfall near the main entry, flows through the house and into the swimming pool. At night, l… - [Casa Annunziata](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-annunziata-pj-vj~7179340) - Location: Sheffield, MA - Photos: 20 - Description: Annunziata means “spiritual announcement” in Italian— and it is an appropriate descriptor for this immaculately minimalist space and the intensely ornamental art collection inside. Set toward the back of a 4.5 acre field surrounded by large trees, the symmetrical home is on-axis with the entry road, so that on approach you see a perfectly balanced composition. The drive curves around the home providing a variety of perspectives before reaching the entry to the house, which has a view back throug… - [Kazoku House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kazoku-house-pj-vj~7342868) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This modern home draws inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture with an expressed post and beam structural frame, cantilevered upper floors, and deep roof overhangs. These elements serve a functional purpose beyond aesthetics. The projecting upper levels and the broad roof work together to provide multiple layers of shading. The house is anchored to the site with a concrete plinth. The visual weight of this base contrasts with the lightness of the structure above and forms a series of… - [Log Tavern Pond House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/log-tavern-pond-house-pj-vj~7627820) - Location: Milford, PA - Photos: 11 - Description: Nestled within a lakeside setting, Log Tavern Pond House draws inspiration from its mid-century neighbors—many of which reflect the Usonian principles pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. Echoing their long, low proportions, natural materials, and luminous interiors, the design establishes a strong dialogue with its architectural context while embracing a distinctly contemporary sensibility. The exterior is a composition of interlocking elements: charred shou sugi ban wood siding contrasts with smoo… - [New Canaan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-canaan-residence-pj-vj~172810) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 25 - Description: The New Canaan Residence is nestled into a lush hilltop site in this forested part of Connecticut. The house was designed to engage the landscape and immerse the occupants in the full range of environments that the site offers. What the completed house doesn't show is its modest beginnings: this is a renovation of a 1950's house which had a series of unsympathetic additions from the 60's and 70's, and whose owners originally wanted only a kitchen upgrade. The New Canaan Residence welcomes its ow… - [Samsara Arc House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/samsara-arc-house-pj-vj~7342935) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: Perched dramatically on a cliffside high above the waters of Lake Austin, the form of this modern house is a graceful, sweeping arc that not only responds to the steep and challenging site, but also offers a dynamic interplay of shifting perspectives above the waterfront. Crafted entirely from concrete, this structure appears to be sculpted from a single monolithic piece, lending it an almost otherworldly quality. The concrete frame is fitted with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass, maximizing nat… - [Casa Xixim](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-xixim-pj-vj~1064908) - Location: Tulum, Q.R. - Photos: 20 - Description: This villa hotel, on a narrow lot fronting a protected bay in Tulum, Mexico, is designed to be fully self-sufficient, and to immerse its occupants in the range of environments that the site offers. A narrow path brings visitors through dense vegetation to a large living- dining-kitchen space that is fully open to the beach beyond. The living spaces can be closed at night by a bank of large wooden louver panels that pocket into the walls. Both sides of all bedrooms can also be fully opened, maxim… - [Pelham Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pelham-manor-pj-vj~7289370) - Location: Pelham Manor, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Built in 1961, the mid-century modern home was the first residential project by female architecture pioneer Judith Edelman and husband Harold, of The Edelman Partnership (now ESKW/A). The Edelmans were modernist architects and this was a case study. They lived in the home for many years before later owners made unfortunate updates to the home that detracted from the original modernist intent. A fallen tree that leveled a sunroom addition was the final push towards a gut renovation of the home ba… - [Weston Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weston-residence-pj-vj~637954) - Location: Weston, CT - Photos: 21 - Description: The Weston Residence nestles in a valley adjacent to the Saugatuck River. In plan and section, the elements of the house engage the site in a way that purposefully blurs the transition and distinction between the built and natural environment. As the house is approached from a road that begins high on a cliff above, the roofscape, or fifth facade, becomes a critical element of the design. Terraced planes planted with year-round, region-specific succulents step down the hill. Bedrooms project out… - [Treetops House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/treetops-house-pj-vj~5336705) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: The Treetops House is a renovation and expansion of a 1955 suburban ranch home. The original house was typical for its time – a sprawling single-story with small windows and clad entirely in Texas limestone. The new design transforms the house into a bright and inviting modern home. The history of a place should be preserved. Thus, the design maintains the limestone perimeter wall and adds a second level. This top level has large, frameless glass windows and opens the interior to create double-h… - [Beach Haven Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-haven-residence-pj-vj~2254742) - Location: Beach Haven, NJ - Photos: 19 - Description: Our Beach Haven Home sits tucked away on a narrow lot along the Atlantic coast in New Jersey. We’ve built something open and light-filled that takes advantage of its beautiful setting while adhering to the strict square-footage and height restrictions required by law. The house can comfortably accommodate a family of five. The upper level features an ocean-facing master suite, while each child has their own, uniquely styled “ship’s cabin.” The lower level includes a guest room / office, lounge,… - [Cliffside Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cliffside-residence-pj-vj~914160) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: This residence, suspended on a narrow limestone ridge overlooking Lake Austin, is an extensive rethinking and expansion of a house that was originally constructed in the 1970s. A primary goal of the reconstruction was to improve the processional sequence into and through the house, and to enhance engagement with the dramatic site. The original entry was via a long, dangerous, wooden exterior ramp that ran from street level down to the plateau level, 25’ below. Now the entry is at rooftop level,… - [Bridgehampton House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgehampton-house-pj-vj~3041289) - Location: Bridgehampton, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: The Bridgehampton House is a major renovation and reconstruction of an existing 1980’s house near the Long Island shore. We added large windows and clerestory glazing, letting the views and natural light be the focus of the interior spaces. Simple, utilitarian materials such as sealed plywood and bleached cedar complement the architecture, and provide for a bright, comfortable coastal home. Photography: Taggart Sorenson - [West Lake Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-lake-hills-residence-pj-vj~16242) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: This house renovation is nestled among live oak trees in the rolling hills of West Lake Hills. Code and permitting regulations required the original slab and certain walls to be reused. The new house is articulated by cantilevered volumes, ribbon windows, two roof decks, a green roof and an infinity edge pool. The division between inside and out is purposefully blurred to take advantage of the spectacular natural setting. Photography: Casey Dunn and Taggart Sorensen - [Manhattan MicroLoft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manhattan-microloft-pj-vj~172709) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: What was once a tiny, awkward apartment at the top of a six-story building is now a multilevel, functional home. The existing apartment had only 425 square feet of floor area but a height of over 24 feet. By utilizing this height, we created a flowing, platformed interior while maintaining open, vertical space. The strategy was to create four stacked and interleaved “living platforms.” First is the living area, then a slightly elevated kitchen with an ultra-compact bath tucked under the stairs.… - [Greenwich Street Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-street-loft-pj-vj~5337111) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: Light was the central idea behind the renovation of this industrial loft space in Lower Manhattan. We maintained the open “workshop floor” character while creating a bright and comfortable kitchen, entry hall, and bedroom. A palette of bone-white ash wood paneling and white plaster walls carry the light from the perimeter windows deep into the large living and dining areas. “This handcrafted approach to each space results in a home that is both modern and timeless.” – Scott Specht, Principal Det… - [zeroHouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zerohouse-pj-vj~16244) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: The zeroHouse is a compact, prefabricated house that is easily shipped and quickly assembled. It features a full kitchen, bath, and all elements to comfortably support four adults. What sets the zeroHouse apart from other prefab structures is the ability to operate independently, without the need for any external connections. The zeroHouse generates its own power, processes its own waste, collects and stores rainwater, and requires minimal maintenance. “Best for people who wish the Jetsons were… - [Modern Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-barn-pj-vj~16223) - Location: Wilton, CT - Photos: 10 - Description: We created this modern home out of a 19th-century gambrel barn once part of a working dairy farm. The structure, which was burned to its frame in a fire years ago, has been transformed into a weekend retreat for a couple actively engaged in the arts – he as a Broadway producer, she as a fashion editor – and their two Labrador Retrievers. The barn and silo exteriors are restored to remain contextual with the other farm buildings while the interiors are radically reconstructed. The entire second f… - [Stealth House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stealth-house-pj-vj~7729128) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 22 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/specht-novak-architects-pfvwus-pf~914432048) ## Community Q&A **Q: Backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the backsplash you used in this kitchen? Thank you A: It is painted glass. You can make it yourself, just put the paint on the backside of the glass. **Q: Siding** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, is this a rainscreen siding? bleached cedar? A: Yes, it's a Cedar rainscreen. **Q: Platform bed!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me where the bed was purchased from? A: Hello, the platform was custom made. **Q: great wall behind the bed. What is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Those are custom-milled wood panels with a lacquered finish. **Q: Flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you possibly tell me the two flooring material used and the color and finish please . I just love your work Thank you A: This is all steel-trowled concrete **Q: Decking and stucco** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi again . What is under the white stucco ? Is it cement? When you indicate the decking is a wood , how as it finished to maintain the look of white wood? A: Concrete block under the stucco. The decking is not shown in this photo, it matches the wood on the walls. If you're referring to the patio around the pool, that is steel-troweled concrete. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*