Comments on: Lake Travis Retreat by Dick Clark Architecture

By: Mabin Mathew

Mabin Mathew — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:41:41 +0000

Excellent design…considering the flexible point of view..it has got the functionality of a flex building that can adapt to the surroundings…i am a student whose dissertation topic is on flexible spaces.

By: bry6501

bry6501 — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:46:03 +0000

Love the design of this house, especially how they didn’t disturb the surrounding cliffside. Not crazy about the kitchen cabinets, with all the cool stonework and beautiful woods used, why use white Ikea type cabinetry?

By: kast

kast — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:36:57 +0000

nice backdrop …nice material composition .and nice photo filter …amazing …

By: Héctor

Héctor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:48:35 +0000

Good use of the local stone… I usually don’t like that stone…

By: Easter

Easter — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:47:03 +0000

I must also disagree with Jimw. This is expertly composed. Such projects are often derailed by an interior decorator brought in by the owner. This project is all of one ilk. Splendid.

By: joan picone

joan picone — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:23:33 +0000

INCREDIBLE architecure… terrible cabinet choice! I’m a kitchen designer. The white is too stark and doesn’t fit the beautiful texture.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:37:23 +0000

a beautiful house, i think the materials are doing well at keeping the natural tones of the surroundings.

By: Dano

Dano — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:55:12 +0000

Quite stylish and I really like it, but all those stairs as one gets older will not be such a joy.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:52:53 +0000

I disagree with jimw, I think the material selection is very nice.

By: Jimw

Jimw — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:45:32 +0000

I like this design a lot….the massing, space, form,void/solid, etc…..but!
The material “editing” comes across as amateurish. There are some very nice material selections used here, but it’s like not one is the central character and the others are a balanced supporting cast. It’s as if each one is trying to say “HEY, LOOK AT ME!” The visual texture is too chaotic. Not uncommon where someone has too much budget and lacks the deft to orchestrate the ensemble.

By: Dipa

Dipa — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:15:12 +0000

Brilliantly executed design with courtyard architecture.Use of natural materials throughout the house adds a warm feeling.

Especially liked the main door.Is that onyx stone???Very interesting.I can see many pieces of the stone seamlessly stuck to each other.Would love to know the technique.

I can see a similar wall in one of the bathrooms.Beautiful design of architecture and interiors making this house look like a home

By: mikey

mikey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:00:29 +0000

nice design but overkill on the dining room/kitchen seating. two breakfast bars, two sit-down tables…

By: n2

n2 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:44:20 +0000

amazing design