This is a place of comfort and shade. Designed around a central courtyard, this home offers opportunities for outdoor living year-round from every space. Details and materials are carefully married from a variety of influences, evoking peace and tranquility.
Under Construction
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Jenna Barton
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Bryan Beckworth
Marked by simplicity, balance and tasteful execution of detail, this agrarian inspired home in the hills of Westlake provides both a backdrop for family life and entertaining.
Under Construction
Designed for a lifestyle of comfort and seamless indoor-outdoor living, this waterfront Lake Austin home exudes restrained elegance. Fine attention to detail, proportion and scale elicits memories of sundrenched days in Provence.
At one of the highest elevations in all of Austin, this home has been designed to enjoy commanding views of Lake Austin below and gorgeous Hill Country views. Elegance and luxury are achieved through simplicity of forms and materials.
This home’s intrinsic beauty is derived from simplicity and authenticity. That same beauty is also borne from imperfection and incompleteness. Rooms throughout the home engage multiple exterior courtyards and the tranquil Lake Austin setting, providing a catalyst for repose and meditation.
Despite being shrouded by a dark veil on the exterior, this home is flooded with natural light on the interior most notably by the use of a glass stair atrium and a light monitor above the living room. Simple, yet classic and earthy material selections provide warmth to this airy, contemporary home.
A note from the owners:
”When we first moved into our house, I felt like I was constantly discovering areas of interest that I hadn't been able to appreciate or conceptualize throughout the build process until we were living there. Each window feels so meticulously placed and offers the best possible views at different times of the day. The flow of the house works so well for our family and there are just so many things that I wouldn't have known to consider or to ask for that Sam thoughtfully included when designing our home. Additionally, he was super easy to work with throughout the process. He really took our notes and desires for our home to heart. I recommend Sam Burch to anyone building a new home. He's the best.”
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Waller Build
PHOTOGRAPHY
Katie Jameson / Molly Culver
Designed and completed in collaboration with David Shiflet, Shiflet Group Architects
Inspired by the iconic garage in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this sleek structure showcases the owner’s epic and very personal car collection. Nestled amongst majestic live oaks, the garage allows constant reminders, both inside and out, of the natural surroundings. The simple, yet elegant building is highlighted by exquisite detailing and craftsmanship.
A note from the owners:
”Sam was the architect of a garage I had built over the last three or four years. My project was, I imagine, a bit out of the ordinary; it offers parking for 15 or so cars and has ‘lounge areas’ in the basement and on an upper level. The building also features a large, industrial strength lift to move vehicles from one floor to the other.
Sam designed and helped supervise the construction of the ultimate Man Cave. All I have to do is make sure to not crash any vehicles through any of the large glass walls. I could not be happier with the result.
Sam was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. So much so that today I consider Sam and Ashley my friends and I wish them all the success in the world, both professionally and in raising their young family.”
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Mark Ashby Design
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Dalgleish Construction
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Madrone Landscape Architecture
PHOTOGRAPHY
Clay Grier
Designed and completed in collaboration with David Shiflet, Shiflet Group Architects
The young family for which this home was designed requested a place where they did not have to worry about being themselves. At any given time, you may find one of the children rolling through the living room on a skateboard or swinging from the rafters of the back porch. The result is a home of elegant indestructibility. Equally as important to the design was the fact that the husband and wife had very different aesthetic points of view. The solution is a unique juxtaposition of timeworn elements with minimal, contemporary moments.
A note from the owners:
”This sounds a little silly, but five years later, we still discover thoughtful details and design elements that make us smile - even if its as simple as how natural light falls on an interior architectural feature. Sam is amazing. Just the other day, we were discussing the prospect of building again just to go through the process. It was that enjoyable and working with Sam was truly a rewarding experience. I’m not sure how he did it, but he successfully married our two very different visions into a home we both love. Thanks Sam.”
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Ron Reue
PHOTOGRAPHY
Casey Dunn
Timeless and elegant, this urban retreat was distilled from the owner’s love of Brooklyn brownstones and the English Tudor style. Natural light and comfort abound.
A note from the owners:
”We could not recommend Sam Burch more! He is everything you want in an architect—deeply creative, detail-oriented, sharp, and a total joy to work with. He helped elevate our vision for our home and brought so many ideas to the table that we never even imagined. We loved the entire process of collaborating with him.”
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Waller Build
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bill Sallans / Hannah Haston
Inspired by the owner’s passion for mid century modern design, this home capitalizes on it’s beautiful hill country surroundings and views of downtown Austin. An abundance of natural light is paired with calming and native materials.
Under Construction
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Ryan Lawson
This casual and comfortable, yet sophisticated home draws inspiration from many influences while a neutral palette of stucco, lime washed brick and wood create harmony. The floor plan is kept thin, straddling the natural topography, affording natural light to reach deep into the spaces.
Under Construction
Situated on several acres just outside of Fredericksburg, this family home takes cues from the original structures built by German settlers in the region. The home takes full advantage of breezes and southern exposure with porches providing shade and a place for large gatherings.
Under Construction
This sleek, modern home takes full advantage of it’s location on Lake Austin opening up to spectacular views of the water and protected landscape beyond. When complete, the home’s interior will be free-flowing, chic and perfectly tailored to the client’s lifestyle.
A complete redesign of this home renders classic appeal for years to come. Through the use of careful editing, adding new architectural details and lime washing the existing brick, the revamped home will be refreshing and sophisticated.
Under Construction
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Butter Lutz Interiors
Located on one of the prestigious Barton Creek Resort golf courses, this home features a central courtyard serving as both a dramatic entry and tranquil entertainment space. The home draws inspiration from European and vernacular ranch influences alike.
Under Construction
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Suzie Page
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Waldrop Beckworth