River Hills 09 Patio

Reorganized Ranch

Sustainable renovation within a well-loved garden

Sited on 4 acres in Western Travis county, this ill-conceived ranch home was surrounded by beautiful gardens its owners had created as therapy from their stressful lives in Houston. Care was taken to fully renovate this home, instead of building new. This was the first of several sustainable concepts employed on this project.

Rooms were reorganized to take better advantage of the natural splendor of the site, as well as, better flow of the interior spaces. The generous kitchen now open to the living room, back porches, and views beyond. A client requested, seasonal porch transitions between inside and out, allowing the homeowner flexibility. A new master suite was created along with a gracious spa-like bathroom. All the while the star of this renovation is the views of the much-loved gardens and Hill Country views.

Location
West Austin, Texas
Team
Patrick Ousey AIA, Pam Chandler AIA, Jonathan Davies
Contractor
Texas Construction Company
Interiors
FAB Architecture
Landscape
Homeowner
Structural
ARCH Consulting
Photography
Dror Baldinger
River Hills 01 Exterior
River Hills 03 Dining
River Hills 02 Living
River Hills 04 Dining
River Hills 05 Kitchen
River Hills 06 Seating
River Hills 07 Dining
River Hills 08 Counter
River Hills 09 Patio
River Hills 10 Grill
River Hills 11 Bedroom
River Hills 12 Vanity
River Hills 13 Tub
River Hills 14 Closet
River Hills 15 Exterior
River Hills 16 Exterior