Webber + Studio, Architects completed this modern two-storey residence located in Austin, Texas in 2005.
The clients’ passion for Balinese design and Zen philosophy led to the development of this impressive residence. It is not hard to see the Asian influences in the architecture of this Tarrytown residence in Austin, Texas. The designers created a stunning home that balances the homeowners requirements for Balinese touches, combined with child friendly materials and a requirement for a Zen like philosophy. The post and beam support system for the slatted roof over the entrance is as much a North American design as Asian. What makes it stand out as Asian is the use of a black stain of the pergola’s post and beams with the overhead beams kept to a natural clear finish. Add to this the offset walkway, the very low profile on the dark roof with the natural wood soffits and the shoji referenced detail on the black-framed windows and doors and the Balinese influence is unmistakable. Upstairs, in the bedroom the exotic hardwood continues. Here, the wall colour has changed from white to an amber tone and a large painting of Blues and Golds is mounted on the headboard wall. The Blues of the art are introduced on the bedding via the pillows. The bed sits in a contemporary frame eliminating the need for a boxspring and offering that “Zen” philosophy the homeowners desired.
[Photography credits: Webber + Studio Architects]
