Project Description
Priorities
- Restore a neglected landscape and build a home belonging to it
- Make the home environmentally sensitive
- Bring a sense of the outdoors into the home
Solutions
Among the gently rolling hills just north of
Austin, a real-life Little House on the Prairie has been reborn into a
contemporary home. Once a simple tin-clad abandoned shed, architect Nick
Deaver has transformed the structure, making it one with the famous
Hill Country.
The entire home has been clad in galvanized
corrugated metal, keeping maintenance to a minimum, while a series of
three porches connect the interior to the rugged outdoors. Windows frame
views and highlight the site’s beauty. The home’s rustic setting nicely
contrasts with the interior’s sleek, modern design. During the day,
skylights bathe the interior in natural light, while at night they prove
that the stars are indeed big and bright “deep in the heart of Texas.”
Judges’ Comments
“Remarkable example of remodeling … turning [the house] into something completely contemporary and full of great ideas.”
Products Used
- Bath fixtures: American Standard
- Brick/masonry: white limestone
- Flooring: bamboo
- Kitchen cabinets: Bailey’s Custom Cabinets
- Kitchen fixtures: Blanco
- Lighting: Juno
- Skylights: Solar Accessories
- Windows: Mammen Glass