Northwest Hills Contemporary Mexican
Northwest Hills, Highland Hills Dr
Location: Austin, texas
Completed: 2004
Design Team: Joseph M. Bennett, Cecilia Garza-Trevino, Karina Adams, Andrew Miller
Structural: Smith Structural Engineers
Interiors: Karina Adams, Joe Bennett
Contractor: Sloan Construction Company, LLC
Recognition: Austin Monthly Magazine, Annual Design Issue, Sept 2004
Photographer: Jackson Saunders
The owner’s request was to renovate his home in Austin, originally built in 1977, and incorporate his love of contemporary Mexican architecture and Mexican folk art. Oaxacan Mexican folk art is known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. Drawing inspiration from the architecture of Ricardo Legorreta and Luis Barragan, Joe and his team brought his vision and personality to light. Using clerestory windows and tall ceilings to bring natural light deep into the living space help to accentuate the strong and colorful forms while simplifying the roof line. The master bath continued the theme transforming into a colorful and textural exotic escape.
Recognition:
HGTV – Generation Renovation
Austin` Monthly Magazine, “Transforming a 70’s Style Bachelor’s Pad into a Contemporary Mexican Masterpiece” Sept. 2004