Designed by Miró Rivera Architects, Situated in a low-lying field adjacent to both a lake and a quiet lagoon, Residence 1446 was the final element of a 10-year master plan that includes a guest house, pedestrian bridge, pool, and boathouse. To contrast with the verticality of the three-story guest house, this one-level home is defined by a horizontality that responds quietly and sensitively to its serene wetland surroundings.
photograph by © Paul Finkel | Piston Design
The design aims to create architectural interventions that both respect and enhance this unique site. Thick limestone walls define the east-west axis that guides occupants from the entry courtyard, through the house, and to the expansive views of the site, lake, and hills beyond. Long, horizontal apertures and dramatically-angled rooftops provide sweeping panoramas, while deeply- recessed overhangs offer shade and privacy to this family setting, providing a modern take on the “American porch.” The architecture frames the landscape, disappearing through the transparency of the glass walls, while clerestory windows flood the space with natural light.
photograph by © Paul Finkel | Piston Design
The materials further reflect this connection to the landscape. Rough-hewn, locally sourced limestone travels through the house from interior to exterior, reinforcing the natural connection to the site while striking a balance with the home’s modern aesthetic.
photograph by © Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Project Info:
Architects: Miró Rivera Architects
Location: Austin, United States
Design Partners: uan Miró, FAIA LEED AP / Miguel Rivera, FAIA LEED AP
Project Architect/Manager: Aaron Hunt, Matthew Sturich
Area: 7075.0 ft2
Photographs: Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Manufacturers: Alkco, B-K Lighting, Bega, Duravit, Hansgrohe, Kohler, Lucifer Lighting, Santa & Cole, Kitchenaid, Wolf, Lite Lab, Nulux, Lightolier, Viking, Julien, Asko, Leviton, Hera, RSA Lighting
Project Name: Residence 1446
