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Remodeling: Pugh Residence Redux by MF Architecture

By Eric Meunier

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Austin-based studio MF Architecture completely transformed a single story house that had previously been remodeled several times.

Completed in 2013, it is located in Elgin, a city located 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Austin in Texas, USA.

The House, Before

Living Area, Before

Master Bathroom, Photoshoped

Pugh Residence Redux by MF Architecture:

“Set on a ranch east of Austin, Texas, the original Pugh Residence is a house thirsty for light. The house, which was added to several times, has become a cluttered assembly of spaces deprived of solar exposure.

The remodel proposes a conservation of the overall house enclosure while carving out interior partitions and removing large portions of the attic.

The result is a flexible open plan with clean lines and clear formal relationships between object and space.

Additionally, the design provides an enhanced and meaningful connection to nature in its modulation of light, breezes, and views. Construction begins in 2011 by Pugh Custom Build and will incorporate sustainable reclaimed materials, including wood from a decommissioned seed mill in Elgin, Texas.

Also featured on site is a series of threshold pieces to mark one’s procession through the house. Starting in the front yard, one encounters a concrete entry portal as an initial threshold.

The other two thresholds, found within the home, help denote the separation between the house’s three main zones — that for sleeping, living, and playing.

Each of these elements helps to blur the lines between space, both indoors and outdoors, to create a home that enhances living in the beauty of the Texas landscape.”

Photos by: Bryant Hill

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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