This family of five needed a generous house on the large lot they owned in an exclusive neighborhood of Austin. Downstairs, they wanted a more traditional layout that shied away from modern open concepts. They wanted to have plenty of social spaces while still limiting noisiness.

Upstairs, both parents wanted their own offices since they work in high-power industries. Each child got their own bedroom clustered near the upstairs playroom. The guest suite is on the other side of the floor, and we planned ahead for future elevator installation for aging grandparents.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DROR BALDINGER