![A modern home addition with a green roof and a wrap-around deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-addition-110121-907-01.jpg)
Matt Garcia Design has designed a 500 square foot addition for a home that was the firm’s first major commission.
Surrounded by nature in Austin, Texas, the ‘Stratford Creek Rambler’ now has more room for the homeowners to relax and unwind in.
![A modern home addition with a green roof and a wrap-around deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-home-addition-110121-907-02.jpg)
Taking advantage of the steep site, the new addition is set a full level below the house, providing a strong connection with the active creek below.
![A modern home addition with a green roof and a wrap-around deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-addition-110121-907-04.jpg)
The roof of the addition creates a large green living area and extends the original wood deck.
![A modern home addition with a green roof and a wrap-around deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-addition-110121-907-03.jpg)
A wrap-around deck provides views of the trees and connects with a staircase the allows for easy access around the property.
![A wrap-around deck provides views of the trees, with a staircase the allows for easy access around the property.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-addition-wrap-around-deck-110121-907-05.jpg)
![A modern home addition with a rooftop garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-addition-rooftop-deck-110121-907-06.jpg)
Inside, the walls are white, large windows and sliding doors allow natural light to filter through, a sliding barn door with black hardware allows for access to the bathroom, and a custom shelving unit surrounds the television.
![A modern living room with white walls, sliding barn doors, and a custom shelving unit that surrounds a television.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-white-interior-barn-door-110121-908-07.jpg)
![A modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-music-room-110121-908-08.jpg)
There’s also a new outdoor shower that gives the owners a spot to rinse off after a long run or bike ride.
![A modern outdoor shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-outdoor-shower-110121-908-09.jpg)