Revel Architecture designed a single-story angular home that works with the curvature of the land. Located in Austin, Texas, the architect firm's newest project boasts canyon and city views due to its unique form. The house is shaped like a boomerang and is configured to maximize views of the city and landscape.
The architects on the project installed clerestory windows on the home's high walls. This clever window placement allows light to pour into the house while creating privacy from the road. On the home's south side, a private den and kitchenette open out to a pool and a covered deck, thereby blending the indoor and exterior spaces. The open concept northern side of the home is complete with black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows across the kitchen, dining room, and living room.
Boomerang-Shaped Canyon Houses
Revel Architecture Designed an Angular Home in Austin, Texas
Trend Themes
1. Angular Home Design - There is an opportunity for architectural firms to explore new design concepts that break from traditional home shapes and incorporate unique angles.
2. Maximizing Views in Home Design - Architects can create new designs that not only consider the aesthetics, but also the placement of windows and the orientation of the home to optimize views of the outdoors.
3. Indoor-outdoor Living Spaces - There is an opportunity for home builders to create homes that merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, allowing for a seamless transition between the two.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can adopt a fresh approach to home design by incorporating new shapes and optimized window placement techniques.
2. Real Estate Development - Developers can create unique homes that take advantage of the topography of a given area and blend seamlessly with the natural environment.
3. Home Building - Builders can adopt new design concepts that bring the outdoors in by creating homes with large windows and well-designed indoor-outdoor living spaces.