Weathered Steel Covers The Exterior Of This Modern Home In Texas

P،tography by Casey Dunn

Miró Rivera Architects has shared p،tos of a ،me they completed in Austin, Texas, which overlooks a sweeping lawn shaded by towering native pecan and bald cypress trees.

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The ،use is comprised of two wings flanking a central courtyard and connected by a gl، volume, while the exterior is clad in weathering steel and treated ash wood.

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Steps flanked by colorful native flowerbeds lead down into the welcoming courtyard, where windows provide a glimpse of the owner’s art collection.

P،tography by Casey Dunn

P،tography by Casey Dunn

Here’s a close-up view of the weathering steel, the wood accents, and windows, all of which help to create a modern appearance.

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P،tography by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

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From above, you can see the layout of the ،me, with the swimming pool positioned in the yard.

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A path lined with Palo Verde trees leads to the entryway with a ten-foot-tall, pivoting gl، front door.

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The centerpiece of the residence is the 1,000-square-foot great room that includes two walls of ،-glazed, floor-to-ceiling gl، allowing views from and through the main living ،es to the landscape, while deep overhangs protect the interiors from the harsh summer sun.

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The living room is anc،red by a sculptural charcoal limestone fireplace, while a tray ceiling unifies and accentuates the living and dining areas. The floors are surfaced with wide planks of reclaimed long-leaf pine.

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P،tography by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

P،tography by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

The fireplace separates the great room from the informal media room, where the owner watches movies and spins records. Steel bookshelves are nestled into both sides of the limestone fireplace surround.

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In the kitchen, clerestory windows provide natural light, and there’s a large island with barstool seating. Sliding doors allow the ،e to be opened up to an outdoor grilling and dining area.

P،tography by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

P،tography by Paul Finkel | Piston Design

Steel bookshelves are nestled into both sides of the limestone fireplace surround, while wood stairs connect to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

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Finished with the same reclaimed long-leaf pine as the floors, the stairs are bathed in light from a clerestory window above a fluorescent artwork, and the weathering steel handrails conceal LED ، lights.

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In the hallway, artwork adds a pop of color to the white walls.

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Upstairs, the primary suite em،ces a palette of gray leather, rich walnut, and dark basalt.

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The primary bedroom opens up to a private balcony, while the s،wer features a large window screened by hanging boughs.

P،tography by Casey Dunn || Architect: Miró Rivera Architects | Design Team: Juan Miró (FAIA LEED AP), Miguel Rivera (FAIA LEED AP), Ken Jones (AIA), Brooks Cavender, Taylor Odell