Location: Austin, Texas
Project size: 8,660 square feet
Site size: 24,860 square feet
Program: The architect was tasked with designing a new single-family house on a steep lot to capture panoramic views of Austin, Texas.
Solution: Nestled among dense oak trees, the three-story Vista Residence sits on a wedge-shaped site. Perpendicular concrete volumes define distinctive outdoor areas: a private courtyard off the master suite, a terrace for entertaining, large backyard, and a parking area.
Construction and materials: Throughout, the concrete structure has been left exposed.
Additional Information
Total project cost: withheld
Owner: withheld
CreditsArchitect: Miró Rivera Architects 505 Powell Street Austin, TX 78703 512-477-7016
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Juan Miró, FAIA; Miguel Rivera, FAIA; Matthew Sturich, RA; Diana Su, AIA; Rosa Rivera
Interior designer: Miró Rivera Architects
Engineers: Civil: Perales Engineering Geotechnical: Terracon Structural: Architectural Engineers Collaborative
Consultants: Lighting: ArcLight Design Landscape: Sitio Design A/V: Macauley Technologies
General contractor: J. Pinnelli Company
Photographer: Paul Finkel, Ibai Rigby |
SpecificationsStructural System Manufacturer of any structural components unique to this project: Adrian Herrera Iron Works
Exterior Cladding Rainscreen: Öko-Skin by Rieder
Roofing Metal: Berridge Manufacturing Co.
Windows Metal frame: Case Window & Door
Hardware Other special hardware: Nanz, Gruppo Romi, Hamilton Sinkler, Linnea, Manzoni, Sugatsune, Valli & Valli
Interior Finishes Acoustical ceilings: Decoustics by Saint Gobain Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Johnson Cabinets & Woodworking Paints and stains: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams Solid surfacing: Silestone Floor and wall tile: Ann Sacks, Interceramic, Porcelanosa, Waterworks Special interior finishes unique to this project: Architectural Tile & Stone
Furnishings Office furniture: Knoll, Herman Miller Fixed seating: Della Robbia Chairs: De La Espada, Design Within Reach Tables: De La Espada, Cassina, Noguchi Upholstery: Maharam, Yerra, Design Within Reach Other furniture: Argo Furniture, Stoll Furniture, De La Espada, Design Within Reach
Lighting Interior ambient lighting: Artemide, Axis 71, Louis Poulsen, Marset, Sonneman, TECH Lighting, Zaneen Downlights: Lucifer, Modular International, Tasklighting: Viabizzuno Exterior: Bega Dimming system or other lighting controls: Lutron
Plumbing Sinks: Lacava, Franke Faucets: Axor Showers: Hansgrohe Toilets: Toto, Blu Bathtub: Blu Kitchen Faucet: Dornbracht
Energy Photovoltaic system: SolarWorld, Lighthouse Solar |
