Three Stones House : By Nick Deaver Architect ~ HouseVariety

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Three Stones House : By Nick Deaver Architect

Wooldridge Ave, Austin, Texas, United States
Nick Deaver Architect
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong

Photo © Courtesy of R. Greg Hursley

A trio of limestone forms turn away from the harsh Texas sun striving for a respectful and distinct presence in one of Austin’s more memorable neighborhoods. Northern walls have high narrow windows to diffuse daylight to interior spaces. High and low windows provide natural ventilation. Stone elements flow past each other narrowly missing at a critical point where spring storms take center stage at the rainwater pool.

Photo © Courtesy of R. Greg Hursley

The skewed walls and varied openings provide a drama reminiscent of narrow canyons or ancient ruins. The living areas open to buffalo grass, live oaks, and terraces of indigenous plants. A rugged coursed stone and paint-grip galvanized metal roof contrast with the sharply carved interior of honed concrete floors, white walls and white oak wood elements.

Photo © Courtesy of R. Greg Hursley

ground floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Nick Deaver Architect

second floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Nick Deaver Architect

The people
Architects: Nick Deaver Architect
Location: Wooldridge Ave, Austin, Texas, United States
Size: 5344 SF
Photographs: R. Greg Hursley
via:contemporist

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010