Wimberley Residence by Cunningham Architects
Cunningham Architects designed this residence located in Wimberley, Texas.
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Description from the architects:
Nestled on the edge of a bluff in the Texas hill country, the Wimberley residence quietly sits among the brush and trees, providing a peaceful respite for its inhabitants. An “L” plan effectively separates the bedroom wing from the more public kitchen/living/dining room wing. As such, the house essentially is two discrete boxes, one of glass, and the other of stained cement fiberboard, indicative of their respective functions.
The roof deck is capable of hosting large family gatherings while affording expansive views of the surrounding area. It also acts as a rain water harvesting surface for the on-site collection system. As an exercise in sustainable building, the house utilizes energy efficient construction techniques as well as local resources and building materials.
Visit the Cunningham Architects website – here.
Photography by Tre Dunham and Gisela Borghi
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Dan on 19 Jan 2012 at 5:11 pm #
Wow. That’s a really beautiful house.
Christian on 20 Jan 2012 at 1:43 am #
It isn’t really too bad, and I especially like the air of lightness and transparency. Where it’s failing is in my opinion the interior, which can only be decribed as uninteresting and inoffensive, more like a business centre.
Thomas on 20 Jan 2012 at 3:29 am #
The Eames chairs around the dining table seem like a strange choice. They’re office chairs.
Maarit on 20 Jan 2012 at 6:57 am #
Great dialogue between the interior and the exterior! I find the wooden athmosphere here very calming and therefore the inoffensive decor fits like a glove.
shane on 20 Jan 2012 at 5:29 pm #
@thomas maybe they’re just real serious about gettin’ down to the business of eatin’
Matt on 23 Jan 2012 at 6:34 am #
I am delighted with the library. pity that there is not any chairs;-)
Daniel on 24 Jan 2012 at 12:28 am #
Wow, that’s a crazy awesome house, especially the patio and rooftop deck. I agree with Christian, though, it almost seems like an office inside.