Bouldin Creek Craftsman
Bouldin Creek, West Mary St
Location: Austin, texas
Completed: 2005
Design Team: Joseph M. Bennett, Cecilia Garza-Trevino
Structural: Winter Engineering
Contractor: William Wood
Photographer: Jackson Saunders
This house is an outstanding example of a craftsman-built home in one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. Most of the development took place in the 1920s and 30s. The client, a true craftsman himself, came to Joe wanting to collaborate on a house project that he could build himself. Appreciating the arts and crafts movement and being a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Greene brothers, the client wanted a house that represented his ideology and illustrated his craftsmanship. After completion in 2005, the 2,350 square foot 3 bedroom / 2-1/2 bath home was selected and featured on the AIA Homes Tour. A few of the features include custom cherry cabinets inspired by George Nakashima, re-used and recycled materials throughout, custom-crafted light fixtures, “Dougong” structural interlocking wooden bracket details, and “custom railing designs incorporating an interpretation of the rising cloud” motif.
Recognition:
AIA Homes Tour 2006
The Good Life magazine, October 2006