The Wave

Story:
If you’re naturally friendly you might greet strangers and friends similarly with a wave. This friendly family is that way with people and nature. In fact, they are so friendly they greeted me with a wave and we imparted that contagious friendliness to their land with a wave to weave around the majestic oaks adorning their property. To welcome a friend, neighbor, architect or stranger into your life, just wave and to welcome mother earth into your life, just wave.
Location:
Floresville, TX (Designed 2010; Built 2011)
Idea:
the tree weave
Personalized new home!
Stats:
2,878 SF; 4BR, 3 BA, 500 SF outdoor entertainment, 2-car garage, 1-story
Client’s Style:
vernacular
Services:
The Sketch, The Details, The Docs
Lifestyle Features:
- gourmet-style kitchen with masonry surround and three kitchen islands
- outdoor kitchen for all-weather grilling
- open great room (dining, kitchen, living) with step ceilings to create living volume
- public and private entry with organizer nooks for shoes, coats and electronics
- remotely-located laundry to separate noisy utility space from sleeping spaces
Environment Solutions:
- staggered facade to create shady alcoves
- oversized glass window to capture expansive view
- weaved home between magnificent oaks to complement park-like atmosphere
Community Influence
- stone exterior to match authentic neighborhood fabric
- dark-colored roof to create a shady canopy