Woodtone

UV House

Completed in 2018, this contemporary 3,800 square-foot, custom home nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Texas Hill country, takes full advantage of its site selection, while delivering on the client's goals. As the clients prepared to relocate to Central Texas to be near their children and grandchildren, J Square Architecture had the privilege of working with a local realtor to select a site in a developing area that offered a commanding view of the hill country. As the architect, we focused on finding a site that would meet this request, as well as, consider solar orientation, prevailing breezes, and mature vegetation, which contribute to the enjoyment of these vistas, our "outdoor" culture, and cooling demands in Austin. The U V Home was designed to achieve a laundry list of goals provided by the client, and refined during the programming phase of the project. We were tasked with creating a home that was downsized for the move, allowed for "live/age in place", entertaining the growing family, was energy efficient, allowed for low maintenance, and was contemporary in aesthetic. The client's affinity for mid-century modern with a "Palm Springs flair", privacy, green building principles, and operating cost concerns, ultimately drove the design process and completed solutions.