![This modern house features materials like knotted cedar tongue & groove siding, brick, and dark gray stucco. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-design-architecture-040919-930-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Matt Fajkus Architecture has recently completed a house in Austin, Texas, for their clients who wanted to have a home that is warm and familiar, but also “feels like you are on vacation”.
![This modern house features materials like knotted cedar tongue & groove siding, brick, and dark gray stucco. #ModernHouse #HouseDesign #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-design-architecture-040919-930-02-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
The basis of the “Hewn House” design starts with a cabin’s simple form and materiality: a gable roof, a wood-clad body, a prominent fireplace that acts as the hearth, and integrated indoor-outdoor spaces.
![The open plan main floor of this modern house has the living room, dining room, and kitchen sharing the space. #ModernInterior #OpenPlanInterior #WoodCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-open-plan-interior-living-room-040919-930-03-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
The open plan main floor of the home has the living room, dining room, and kitchen sharing the space.
![The open plan main floor of this modern house has the living room, dining room, and kitchen sharing the space. #ModernInterior #OpenPlanInterior #WoodCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-open-plan-interior-dining-room-kitchen-040919-930-04-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Sliding glass doors connect the interiors to outdoor spaces, that showcase the exterior materials of the house, like the knotted cedar tongue & groove siding, and the dark gray shade of stucco that provides contrast to the wood.
![Sliding glass doors connect the interiors to outdoor spaces, that showcase the exterior materials of this modern house, like the knotted cedar tongue & groove siding, and the dark gray shade of stucco that provides contrast to the wood. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture #HouseDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-architecture-patio-outdoor-space-040919-931-05-800x1170.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
A small covered porch provides one of the bedrooms with a private outdoor space, while inside, the furnishings have been kept minimal for a relaxed atmosphere.
![A small covered porch provides this bedroom with a private outdoor space, while inside, the furnishings have been kept minimal for a relaxed atmosphere. #Bedroom #SlidingDoor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-bedroom-with-sliding-glass-door-040919-931-06-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Wood stairs with black handrails connect the various levels of the home.
![Stair Ideas - Wood stairs with black handrails connect the various levels of the home. #ModernStairs #StairDesign #StairIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-house-stairs-windows-040919-931-07-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
In one of the bathrooms, clerestory windows and a frosted glass door add natural light to space, while a large vanity provides plenty of storage space.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern bathroom, clerestory windows and a frosted glass door add natural light to space, while a large vanity provides plenty of storage space. #BathroomIdeas #BathroomDesign #Modernbathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/contemporary-bathroom-design-long-vanity-040919-931-08-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
In another bathroom, light grey tiles cover the wall, and a simple floating wood vanity adds a natural element.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern bathroom, light grey tiles cover the wall, and a simple floating wood vanity adds a natural element. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-bathroom-floating-wood-vanity-040919-932-09-800x1153.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith
There’s also an outdoor shower attached to a brick wall, that’s tucked away in the backyard.
![Bathroom Ideas - This modern house has an outdoor shower attached to a brick wall, that's tucked away in the backyard. #OutdoorShower #BathroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/outdoor-shower-brick-040919-932-10-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Charles Davis Smith | Architect: Matt Fajkus Architecture | Architecture Design Team: Sarah Wassel, David Birt, Matt Fajkus | Contractor: Capstone Custom Homes
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