Contemporary Architecture
The Glasshouse Residence
LOCATIONAustin, Texas
YEAR2025
AREA4,800 sq. ft.
STATUSCompleted
PROJECT TYPEContemporary Build
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A glass pavilion-style residence integrated with the surrounding Texas Hill Country.
Glass Pavilion
Slim structural columns supporting an overhanging roof plane.
Polished Concrete
Seamless concrete floors providing passive solar mass.
Cedar Siding
Natural cedar siding elements that tie the building to the landscape.
THE DESIGN STORY
Every home tells a story. This is the chronicle of a collaboration.
We wanted the structure to dissolve into the trees. We used structural glass panels and thin steel columns, creating a home that feels entirely open to the landscape while providing total thermal comfort.
MATERIAL STUDY
Structural Glass
Dark Steel
Polished Concrete
Cedar Siding