The single-story Pemberton Residence offers a quiet counterpoint to the oversized new homes and expansive additions that have disrupted the once-coherent fabric of this central Austin neighborhood. Modestly nestled between the gables of adjacent houses, it embraces a rich and dynamic interior world.
Designed for empty nesters exchanging spare bedrooms for proximity to downtown’s restaurants and live music, the home draws inspiration from Joseph Eichler’s Northern California residences—creating a luminous interior environment deeply connected to the outdoors and animated by shifting light and shadow.
Rooms are positioned between three carefully proportioned courtyards, offering a surprising sense of openness and privacy despite the compact site. Curving oak-clad forms at the front and rear add warmth and movement, shaping a space that feels both calm and quietly expressive.