Westridge Residence, Sustainable Texas Home, Austin House Building Project, Architecture Photos
Westridge Residence in Austin
Sustainable Real Estate Development in Texas, USA ? design by Miró Rivera Architects
Nov 25, 2019
Westridge Residence, TX
Architecture: Miró Rivera Architects
Location: Austin, Texas, United States of America

photo © Paul Finkel
The Westridge Residence represents the intersection of inspiring design and exceptional sustainability. Built for a family of four, the design focuses on two compact structures?a main house and detached garage with a guest apartment?linked by a trellis of rebar suspended in a natural catenary curve.

photo © Cris DeWitt
The home was designed to enable and enhance harmonious living, with the intent to create a space where interaction with the outdoors is at the crux of daily life. Situated on the flattest portion of a wooded, sloping site, the residence basks in natural light and enjoys a sense of openness. Every space was designed to have a unique connection to the outdoors: large windows in every room; a sheltered open-air deck on the upper level; and an expansive outdoor deck flanked by the pool and lawn.
photo © Paul Finkel
The main house contains an open living/dining/kitchen area and master suite on the ground floor. Full-height sliding doors in the open living area and a rotating, suspended fireplace allow the side of the house facing the deck to be completely opened up to the outdoors. A canarywood staircase ...