Houzz Tour: A Taste of Bali in the heart of Texas A

Houzz Tour: A Taste of Bali in the heart of Texas A - love of Balinese design and Zen philosophy was the catalyst for this house of Asian style, located in the heart of Austin. Webber   Studio architectural firm was instructed to imagine a home that reflects the Texas roots of its customers, but also captured the feel of a holiday they took to the Indonesian island many years ago.

In addition, it was necessary to adapt the lifestyle of the family, who had a young child and a second on the way. The result is a modern home that feels both comfortable and a   escape from the mundane.

architect David Webber gives us a tour of this magnificent oasis.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A family of four
Location Austin, United States
Size 5 bathrooms

Webber   studio, Architects

one of the main challenges of the location was that it was a plot that already had an existing pool and several large trees. "We had to design the house to weave in and between each of these elements, says Webber.

The house therefore blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape now it looks as if it has always been there.

Webber   Studio, Architects

one of the most striking elements of the house are the wooden slats covering sections of the decking area and the handrail. They allow breezes to pass through while providing the structure with a substantial presence.

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Webber   Studio, Architects

a wood interior trim on the windows brings added interest throughout the house and another layer of wood tones in the bathroom, one of five in the House.

Webber   Studio, Architects

a high window above the living room and dining room allows light while deep roof overhang protects the space of exposure to hot Texas sun.

Webber   Studio, Architects

the metal roof and limestone tiles are common elements in the Austin architecture, while the dark outer walls is more Balinese in style.

Webber   Studio, Architects

Limestone tiles are still inside the front door and throughout the rest of the house.

I guess the cold stone feels incredibly refreshing on your toes during the Austin stifling summers.

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Webber   Studio, Architects

a Japanese-style screen door separates a game room in the upstairs floor of the living room below. It was made with translucent glass so that light can pass through, but any disorder of the playroom remains hidden.

Webber   Studio, Architects

in the kitchen, white oak cabinets offers warmth against a backsplash cool stainless steel. The worktops are made of Texas limestone finished with a stain and sealing wax pigment infused process that has been applied by hand by a local craftsman.

Webber   Studio, Architects

'Reminiscent of Balinese architecture, the house consists of three distinct areas each migrate from the main body of the house to varying degrees, "Webber tells us. 'The area of ​​the main room seems to be most happy to stay halfway buried in the body of the house.

The rich are Ipe wood floors, also known as Brazilian cherry wood.

Webber   Studio, Architects

"the main living area and section of the dining room at the front of the house migrates more, almost seeming to detach completely [from the main body of the house], 'Webber said.

Webber   Studio, Architects

the second floor houses the bedrooms and children's bathrooms. It extends above that covered the outdoor terrace.

Webber   Studio, Architects

the original owner ended up selling the house to be closer to the school of their children. As David explains: "Another client of ours bought the house and adjacent plot and added a studio four car garage, guest house and yoga to meet the need of additional equipment that has not been built previously.

Webber   Studio, Architects

the new expansion is a tribute to the original structure with a pergola style similar to the one in front of the house.

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