As a close collaboration by the artist/homeowner and Michael Hsu architect, the Lakeshore Residence is a boxy building sitting atop a west facing cliff in a cove on Lake Austin, overlooking the magnificent lakeview.
Architects: Hsu Office of Architecture
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Photography: Casey Dunn, Andrea Calo
© Andrea Calo
© Andrea Calo
The west facing patios and subsequent floor to ceiling glazing are protected from the harsh western Texas sun via folding metal grates that pocket into the exterior walls. A suspended steel stair and custom skylight at the entry bring lightness from the exterior in.
© Andrea Calo
© Casey Dunn
© Andrea Calo
© Casey Dunn
© Casey Dunn
© Casey Dunn
Inspiration from architect:
The muted material palette of light-colored burnished CMU, white plaster stucco, and white-washed Douglas Fir combine to create an elegant residence.
As over half-of the building cantilevers out over the cliff face, the two-story building required a minimal footprint which takes full advantage of the expansive views to the West.
