Rooted in tradition yet shaped for modern family life, this University Park residence blends warmth, refinement, and quiet ceremony. Drawing from French Provincial precedent, stucco forms, tiled rooflines, and sculptural arches are distilled into a contemporary expression that feels gracious and lived-in. Inside, thick walls and splayed openings create a rhythm of defined rooms connected by light-filled transitions, balancing openness with intimacy. The plan supports the energetic flow of a household with children while preserving moments of pause, from a ceremonial entry anchored by a sculptural stair to gathering spaces designed to bring family and guests together. Natural materials and patinated finishes lend a sense of humility and permanence, while private retreats above offer calm outlooks into the surrounding tree canopy.

On the winding banks of Lake Austin, this four-acre estate was designed to serve as a secluded oasis for jewelry mogul Kendra Scott and her family. Old World architectural references and a worldly mix of design influences evoke a quiet majesty balanced by a decidedly modern edge. From the cut-stone exterior to the handsome architectural details that lie within, we emphasized beauty borne from contrast, uniting formal and casual, old and new, grand and intimate – the result being a warm, transportive abode that is versatile enough to serve as both a backdrop for cherished family memories and a refined setting where Kendra can entertain in style.

Set within the pastoral calm of Houston Oaks, this modern farmhouse reinterprets rural living with a quiet sense of elegance and ease. Designed as a full-time residence, the home balances open, light-filled spaces with a grounded material palette that draws from traditional farmhouse roots. Reclaimed stone, weathered beams, and plaster walls establish warmth and texture, while crisp lines and restrained detailing lend a contemporary clarity. Interiors unfold with an effortless flow, creating spaces equally suited to everyday family life and relaxed entertaining, from intimate sitting areas to generous communal rooms. Throughout, rustic elements are softened by refined finishes and an understated color story, allowing the architecture and materials to take the lead. Welcoming without nostalgia and polished without formality, the house offers a composed, livable retreat that feels both timeless and deeply at home in its rural setting.

Set quietly along a wooded stretch of Lake Austin, this retreat was designed to settle into its landscape rather than announce itself. Low-slung forms trace the natural contours of the site, wrapped in limestone, steel, glass, and reclaimed wood that echo early Texas rural vernacular while maintaining a refined restraint. Arrival unfolds gradually, revealing a home organized around a single, cinematic moment where living spaces open fully to the lake, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. Materials are durable and tactile, chosen to support heavy use and effortless entertaining, from long days on the water to evenings gathered around the bar and terrace. Tucked throughout the property, private rooms and a discreet guesthouse offer respite from the energy of the main house, while an elevated, mirrored treehouse disappears into the canopy above. Humble in posture yet rich in experience, the property rewards movement and discovery, offering moments of surprise within a setting that feels both relaxed and deeply rooted in place.