Project Category: Residential

The lodge is approached along the
natural path of the Sendero, cut through
the brush from the north and surmounting
a small hill overlooking a lake

The organization of the compound acts as a
foil to the surrounding wilderness.

The west veranda offers outdoor dining
with spectacular views across a marsh
lake and of the horizon beyond

This main court features the soothing sounds of the courtyard fountain and offers comfort through the intimate scale of the gathering space.

Through fortified gates, one enters
a court guarded by protective walls
and the sentinel cistern that holds the
harsh Texas surroundings at bay

Natural plaster and waxed antique wood lend a natural warmth to interior spaces.

Thick exterior walls were
hand-troweled sheetrock to
emulate plaster over stone

The clean German aesthetic works well for the compartmentalized interiors: every function has its place in the modest house.

Small windows in the
austere mass shine
as portals at night

The front of the residence maintains
a fortified presence on the road, while
interior spaces open to remarkable
views of Rough Canyon

The old world charm and warmth once found in the original structure is recreated throughout.

Soft white plaster walls provide contrast
with the natural surroundings, while
red clay tile roofs anchor the house
to the landscape