Dick Clark + Associates designed the 'Waterfall House,' a single-family home located in Austin, Texas.
The house is located far from the hustle and bustle of west Austin; however, the architects managed to incorporate the city's impressive skyline into the design, offering homeowners a stunning view. The house balances on a raised foundation, while the main spaces are oriented towards the eastern facade in order to access the views. The architects employed material continuity to achieve a coherent transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces, laying down a tile floor that spills inside, as well as installing sliding doors that open out from the living and dining areas. The negative-edge pool works to further frame, and enhance, the skyline.
Overall, this beautifully designed house offers its inhabitants the opportunity for hybridized urban-rural living.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Skyline Integration
- There will be opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate and frame stunning city views in homes and commercial buildings.
- Material Continuity
- There will be innovative possibilities for using flooring materials to create seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces.
- Negative-edge Pools
- There will be potential for incorporating negative-edge pools to enhance and frame stunning views in homes and commercial buildings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can pioneer the integration of stunning skyline views into homes and commercial buildings using innovative materials and layout designs.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers and agents can market properties that offer both urban and rural living experiences at the same time.
- Pool Design and Installation
- Pool designers and installers can capitalize on the appeal of negative-edge pools in homes and commercial buildings with stunning city views.
