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Hill Country Residence by Cornerstone Architects

By Magaly Grosso

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Hill Country Residence was constructed by Cornerstone Architects and it is located in Austin, Texas.

Completed in 2011, the home exudes elegance all around without surrendering a strong sense of warmth and coziness.

Hill Country Residence by Cornerstone Architects:

“Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views.

The owners’ goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone.

The home’s program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows.

The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients.”

Photos by: Andrew Pogue Photography & Adam Steiner, Cornerstone Architects

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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