Project | Residence 1401

Comprised of a single-story house and a two-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU), Residence 1401 respects the scale of the surrounding neighborhood while introducing contemporary forms and materiality. Located in a walkable neighborhood in Old West Austin, the small urban lot required careful planning to optimize sun exposure, create privacy, and maximize functionality.

The height and orientation of the residence were carefully coordinated to fit with the existing neighborhood. Each of the two prismatic volumes that make up the main house are set back differently from the street to align with the home’s neighbors on either side. Accessed from a rear driveway, the two-story volume of the detached ADU creates of a sheltered, private courtyard containing an elliptical pool. Chosen for its extreme durability and minimal maintenance, the weathering steel siding shields the house from east/west sun exposure, offers privacy from nearby neighbors, and directs views toward the landscape. Check out the project here.