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Buckeye is a short drive away from downtown Austin. This custom designed home merges California Craftsman with Prairie Craftsman to create a sophisticated architectural blend. The abode offers a secluded and majestic 270-degree view of Little Bee Creek Valley, the Texas Hill Country, and a view that includes The University of Texas Tower, complete with sunsets and sunrises [read more].
Buckeye Home featured by AIA Austin TourThe AIA Austin Homes Tour is known nationally for
showcasing a wide variety of designs and for encouraging quality design for everyone. This year one of the 12 featured homes was Buckeye Trail. Each year green building and environmentally conscious designs expand from unique design features to expected components of a home’s design. Buckeye is an excellent example of the collaborative efforts of a general contractor and an architect to reclaim and restore through adaptive reuse an old dilapidated structure and bring it new life. This project is the epitome of a "green" sustainable project. Some of its noteworthy features include:
- Water harvesting; capturing spring water, roof drainage and HVAC condensate to create a grotto and koi pond with its collection,
- Fine Arts and Crafts detailing, trim work and tile work,
- Exhibiting a variety of different outdoor living areas including verandahs, loggia, patios and deck from which to enjoy the views of the ridges and valleys of Westlake Hills
Although anticipated by the architect; converting a dilapidated duplex into a contemporary 5,000 square foot custom residence with all existing luxury conveniences, and capturing the dramatic views to the west without compromising energy efficiency; still was challenging nonetheless.
Two common reasons to remodel a home are: meeting family needs, and increasing property value. Remodeling is a process which demands time, patience, realistic expectations, methodical advanced planning and thorough cost analysis. Custom Homes of Austin can help you in your remodel... [read more]
When building a spec home in Austin, TX, Steve Wauson of Craftsman Homes of Austin adhered to a few design objectives. Above all, it was a priority to utilize as many natural materials as possible — making for environmentally friendly architecture. In doing so, an assortment of natural stone — including several regional varieties — was employed throughout the home's interior and exterior spaces... [read more]
