architecture

happy friday!

Came across this photo on Pinterest and thought I’d share! We’ll be enjoying the weather and cooking out this weekend. I’d like to hear about everyone’s weekend plans…. xoxo! Hope you enjoy it!

(photo via Pinterest)

Texas bunkhouse

As featured in Dwell Magazine, this 1400 square foot Bastrop bunkhouse is used as a recreation home for a film writer and director. Built into the natural environment, the house expands vertically to give the illusion of more space.

The home was designed by Austin architect Henry Panton.

Cedar and steel make up most of the structure of the home.

Love this door design!

Outdoor shower. *sigh*

The director wanted his home to be a place to entertain family and friends, so as you can see it sleeps about a dozen people! The best part is that the bunks are on casters and can be wheeled out through the french doors onto the porch so guests can sleep out there if they prefer!

This 90ft foot bridge leads to an outdoor bathhouse and swimming pool.

All photos courtesy of Dwell Magazine. You can see the article and all the photos here.

Happy Friday!

hill country modern

Welcome to this upscale home, located up the road from me in Wimberly, Texas. Designed by Cunningham Architects out of Dallas, this modern treasure is as beautiful as it is energy efficient. Among the green building principles are use of local materials and harvesting rainwater on the rooftop.

“Nestled on the edge of a bluff in the Texas hill country, the Wimberley residence quietly sits among the brush and trees, providing a peaceful respite for its inhabitants.” – Cunningham Architects

“An “L” plan effectively separates the bedroom wing from the more public kitchen/living/dining room wing. As such, the house essentially is two discrete boxes, one of glass, and the other of stained cement fiber board, indicative of their respective functions.” – Cunningham Architects