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Photo by Tina Witherspoon. Metal art screens by Pepperbox.
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The informal seating area in the front yard invites the gardener to rest in vibrant Blu Dot 'Hot Mesh' furniture amidst lush columnar apple trees, ceramic pots, and custom sculptural Corten steel beds hosting vegetables and dwarf blueberry shrubs. A seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone contains the space, punctuated by a large 'Windsor' boulder with native Polypodium californicum ferns at its feet. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

What was once just a laundry room has been transformed into a combined mudroom to meet the needs of a young family. Designed and built by Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, custom cabinets and coat cubbies add additional storage while creating visual interest for passers-by. Tucked behind a custom sliding barn door, floating maple shelves, subway tile, brick floor and a farmhouse sink add character and charm to a newer home.

Perched along a hillside in Westlake, this contemporary retreat is built among the treetops. Its low street profile and warm accents disguise its size from passers-by. Despite its many amenities like a tennis court and swimming pool, this contemporary home was harmoniously placed amid existing oak trees and challenging topography. Published: The Contemporist: http://www.contemporist.com/2009/04/10/spirit-lake-house-by-james-d-larue-architecture/ Austin Urban Home Summer 2006 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston

Perched along a hillside in Westlake, this contemporary retreat is built among the treetops. Its low street profile and warm accents disguise its size from passers-by. Despite its many amenities like a tennis court and swimming pool, this contemporary home was harmoniously placed amid existing oak trees and challenging topography. Published: The Contemporist: http://www.contemporist.com/2009/04/10/spirit-lake-house-by-james-d-larue-architecture/ Austin Urban Home Summer 2006 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Perched along a hillside in Westlake, this contemporary retreat is built among the treetops. Its low street profile and warm accents disguise its size from passers-by. Despite its many amenities like a tennis court and swimming pool, this contemporary home was harmoniously placed amid existing oak trees and challenging topography. Published: The Contemporist: http://www.contemporist.com/2009/04/10/spirit-lake-house-by-james-d-larue-architecture/ Austin Urban Home Summer 2006 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston

A thoughtful collaboration brought this getaway home to realization. It started with our client’s desire to create a special gift to themselves, in the form of a retreat. We worked with a special team of design and construction experts to create a welcoming waterfront cottage to the family and all those who visit. Capturing views of the water, the home is comprised of curated spaces to gather, both inside and out, for our clients and their family and friends to enjoy.

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An efficient floor plan and modest structure designed for a young couple to blend in with the surrounding farming community. The expansive south and east facing glass captures incredible views form every room in the loft-like living area. The timber columns and overbuilt awnings further defines the appearance of a dilapidated barn from the casual passersby.

From the neighboring golf course, passers-by often notice the strong lines of intriguing art inside this otherwise simple and quiet home.
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The path is wide enough for a golf cart but also makes for beautiful walk down to the lake. The granite boulder wall and variety of perennials and annuals makes for a delightful view for passersby on the lake.

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