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  • Year
  • 2003
  • Project
  • Annie Residence
  • Type
  • Residential
  • Area
  • 2,200 SF
  • Location
  • Austin, TX
  • Services
  • Design | Construction
  • About

  • Annie Residence was designed for two families sharing a single site in Austin. The home is organized as two pavilions connected by a transparent hallway, creating a sense of separation and unity at once. This dual arrangement allows each family privacy while maintaining visual and spatial continuity through shared views and outdoor spaces.
    The design draws from a dialogue of global influences. The use of rooftop terraces and perforated shading screens recalls the patterns and climate responsiveness of Moorish architecture. The integration of water and the fluid relationship between interior and exterior spaces evoke the serenity of Asian courtyards, while the home’s structural clarity and minimalist interiors take cues from traditional Japanese pavilions.
    Constructed with a modular steel frame infilled with prefabricated thermasteel panels, the house expresses both precision and honesty in its detailing. The exposed structure defines the facades, revealing the logic of construction while reducing waste and improving efficiency. Annie Residence explores the intersection of cultural influence and modern craft, creating a home where transparency, rhythm, and restraint define a shared yet individual way of living.

Modern glass and steel residence with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by mature trees and lawnModern interior hallway with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, plywood ceiling, polished concrete floor
Modern interior with spiral staircase, blue accent wall, Barcelona chair, and floor-to-ceilingSpiral staircase with metal frame and cable railings beside vibrant blue glass wall and plywood
Modern glass-walled courtyard with reflecting pool, aquatic plants, red accent wall and wood
Modern elevated residence with wood slat screens blue metal framing glass walls and gravel rooftopModern two-story home with wood slat cladding, glass walls, wooden deck, and lush green garden
Modern interior with blue glass partition walls, plywood ceiling, spiral staircase, andGlass-enclosed courtyard with water feature and plants flanked by blue and red walls with wood
Modern dining room with plywood walls, concrete floor, gray table, black chairs, and glass wall to
Modern glass-walled living space with wood ceiling and deck, reflecting pool, and mid-century Modern interior corridor with blue walls, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, polished concrete floor
Modern glass and steel two-story residence at night with warm interior lighting and mature tree

Work Performed by Bercy Chen Studio

Annie Residence