The Braesvalley residence was one of the many homes that fell victim to the rising flood waters during both The Memorial Day Floods and Hurricane Harvey. The clients were not keen on building a new house, since they loved the mid-century modern aesthetic that was evident in every detail of the old Travis Broesche home. However, after comparing the cost on simply raising the old house or building new, the owners chose to take on a new build. The inspiration for the new build was very clear from the beginning; every detail shall be well thought out and in the same vein of Broesche’s original design. To contain cost and honor the house they lost, the original footprint remained the same and much of the exterior reflects the former home as well. The interior spaces were reworked for this modern growing family and the backyard was optimized for them to enjoy. The large garage and secondary bedroom volume in the back are meant to be a complementary backdrop to the main one-story volume at the front of the lot. In the end, the team gave a respectable nod to Broesche and was able to use the colors, textures and materials that still draw from many of the 1960 aesthetics.
Photos by Luis Ayala
The Pritchett Residence, a newly constructed house in Houston, Texas, drew inspiration from a modern home designed by Charles Tapley that previously stood on the lot. The original house experienced multiple floods and therefore wasn’t viable to restore. The clients, wife an architect and husband a general contractor, wanted a new space positioned well above the floodplain to house their young family of four. The Tapley house used windows to connect the spaces to the outdoors while the new home uses larger windows to frame the same views. The exterior color palette was also borrowed from the original home, as seen in the sand hued raked-joint brickwork and the blue siding. The interiors, however, diverge from the Tapley house design because an open-concept plan was desired.
Photos by Luis Ayala
The Woodlands Residence was originally built in the 1970’s and is nestled in the oldest village of The Woodlands, Texas. The owners, a young family of four, wanted a modest modern home that blended with the surrounding neighborhood and included an updated interior. White walls and white oak floors both tie the interiors together and underpin the uniqueness of every space. The remodel also includes an addition for the dining area, a new standing seam roof, energy efficient windows throughout, and a refreshed exterior painted with shades of white.
Photos by Peter Molick
The Beech Street owners were eager to have their own luxurious suite that would be a nice haven for them to recharge, relax and enjoy. The primary bedroom suite also freed up a bedroom that could now host guests at their beautiful Bellaire bungalow. This charismatic couple had already established a warm, modern aesthetic that we were able to draw from. A connection to the outside was top priority because they love enjoying their wonderfully curated backyard. In the end, the family gained a sanctuary for the couple, which feels like a retreat from their communal space and is a complement to their backyard.
Photos by Jenny Freels
Landscape by F&G Landscape Design
The Del Monte Residence is a high-rise condominium build-out that is sited in Houston, Texas. The clients, a family of two, wanted a home that required less maintenance than their previous larger single-family house. The new condo emphasizes a traditional style that taps into the design of their former home but also includes fresh ideas. The renovation encompasses all new finishes including walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as the rearrangement and expansion of the existing living, bedroom, and closet spaces. Also, all of the lighting and plumbing fixtures were updated. For the final touches in the home, we collaborated with interior finishers Segreto and Sallie Davis.
Photos by Peter Molick
The Wallowa Residence is a renovation of a historically signification bungalow-style house built in 1920 and located in Enterprise, Oregon. The clients, a young couple and their two kids, needed more space in their home and wanted to keep the craftsman character intact while simultaneously bringing the house into the twenty-first century. The project includes an addition for a new master bathroom and an extensive renovation of the gathering spaces in the home. Also, the floor plan was updated to strengthen the connection to the outdoors and new windows were installed to frame views of the Wallowa Mountains. Future phases of the project have been designed and will be completed at a later date.
The West Lane Residence was a very special townhome that was designed by Anderson Wilson in the early 1980’s. We were charged with renovating the bathrooms and a few other design elements sprinkled throughout the home. The goal was to modernize certain areas while still respecting the character of the original house. The downstairs vanity was also designed in such a way that it could be easily reconfigured for wheelchair access.
Photos by Jenny Freels
