Character Building: The ‘Guesthouse East’ Remodel

Brimming with personality, this sensitive and bright remodel of a 1920s boarding home brings a modern touch to an old-Austin gem. Words by Chris Ferguson, AIA Photos by Leonid Furmansky Once housing as many as nine people, Pluck Architecture’s “Guesthouse East” is only the latest chapter of an historic Eastside property’s century-old story. Originally...

Why Wait? Come Play at Kissing Tree

Folks come from all over Texas and the world to have the time of their lives at Kissing Tree’s 55+ active adult community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. “It doesn’t take long for people to find their footing here,” resident Susan E. told us. “It’s just a friendly neighborhood. The best thing...

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Individualized Sanctuaries: Dréa Peters Interiors

Stylish, Yet Comfortable, Living Spaces Words by Guadalupe Triana Photos Courtesy of Dréa Peters Interiors In the vibrant Holly neighborhood, many classic craftsman-style homes still sit in their untouched, original form. While quaint and inviting from the outside, these homes often prove challenging to renovate into modern-day functionality while preserving the style and character of...

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New Homes Without the Wait

In today’s hot real estate market, many builders like Brookfield Residential are offering new construction homes that are already in some phase of construction. These pre-planned inventory homes can make the home buying process even easier. But how does it work? Here are the basics. 1. Know What Matters to You Make a list of must-have...

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Local Designer Makes Colton House Hotel Feel Like Home

Intentional Moments Welcome Guests at Colton House Words by Tejal Thakkar Local designer Patrice Rios has paired Austin’s traditional with contemporary esthetics to create breathtaking and eclectic spaces that prioritize luxury while still creating a welcoming atmosphere for both visitors and locals. Colton House Hotel is a boutique hotel with a sought-after location, kissing the...

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An East Austin Home Showcases A Modern Art Collection

An Art-Filled, Airy Retreat Reflects an Inner Aesthetic Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Andrea Calo For Jenn Perron and Andy Josuweit, their home is an oasis. While each room of the 2,100 square foot home offers a retreat of its own, each individual favors a nook that was explicitly designed to reflect their personality. ...

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When Less is More: An Elegant ADU

A Backyard Masterpiece Words by Christopher Ferguson, AIA Photos by Leonid Furmansky & Likeness Studio A young family’s timeless ADU is thoughtfully designed with their neighbors in mind. “We wanted to add to a social momentum that was started by our neighbors,” Holly-Beth Potter says with a grin. “Pretty suddenly, we had four families all...

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Story & Soul in an East Austin Home

Inspired by Global Artisans Words by Janine Stankus Photos by Katie Jameson If home is where the heart is, Jessica Honegger’s home is where you’ll find her heart’s truest pleasures: traveling, collecting unique treasures, running her own artisan-focused B-Corp, Noonday Collection, and nurturing her family. The house is teeming with storied objects—from antique furniture and...

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Transforming Chalmers Courts

The Future of Affordable Living Words by Guadalupe Triana Along Chalmers Avenue, between East 2nd and 3rd streets, is the Chalmers Courts community, a longstanding affordable housing project that’s been home to lower-income families since it first opened nearly 83 years ago during the Great Depression. Today, the community is made up of three multi-family...

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Art House: A Collector’s Haven

Elegant Efficiency A minimal lot with maximal views provides the perfect canvas for an art collector. Nestled within the quiet central-east Swedish Hill neighborhood off an unassuming alley lies a home that is at once modest and monolithic. A single rectangular volume of concrete masonry block rises two and a half stories, its unassuming, taut...

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