Court and Corten House

Austin, TX, United States

Add To Collection

Other Projects by Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Add To Collection

Dogtrot Residence

Court and Corten House

Austin, TX, United States

Firm

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2015

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

$100K - 500K

The house is inspired by the humble size and simple shapes of 1920’s bungalows. The design acknowledges the efficiency of bungalows while simultaneously addressing some deficiencies of the type, specifically, dark interiors and little connection with the remaining lot.

The design of the Court & Corten House is centered on two facets: maximizing natural light through an entrance court; and using the virtue of the site, the majestic heritage oak, as a unique amenity (rather than obstacle) for development. The tree’s crown is harnessed for shade, while the technical feat of cantilevering the foundation allows a placement close enough for the shade to be effective.

Internally the house comprises simple spaces adaptive to living patterns over time. The rooms are white to maximize the light and punctuate the beauty of the lushly planted lot. Externally the house appears as a play of cubic volumes uniformly wrapped in a rugged weathering steel cladding.

Product Spec Sheet

Were your products used?

Join as a manufacturer to add your products.

Keep Exploring Architizer by Creating a Free Account or Logging in.

Court and Corten House

Austin, TX, United States

Other Projects by Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Dogtrot Residence

Court and Corten House

Austin, TX, United States

Product Spec Sheet

Collaborating Firms

Team

Articles