ARROWHEAD

Sited on a point overlooking Lake Travis, this new home serves as a weekend and holiday retreat for immediate family and friends as well as many relatives and guests from afar. Summer visits to the mediterranean inspired the desire for a dramatic and romantic experience of central Texas daylight, and for the ease with which life revolves in warm climates. 

  • House and courtyard are elevated on a plinth above the floodplain, enhancing views of the main basin of the lake and capturing breezes. 

    Avid gardeners, the owners fully embrace the outdoors with a southern facing and densely planted courtyard. Kitchen, outdoor grilling and herb gardening are closely interconnected. A plunge pool cools off the area and a barrel vaulted loggia provides deeper shade on warm summer mornings. Citrus trees get brought to the porches for protection during flash freezes. A floral room inside serves to prepare arrangements throughout the year. 

    A traditional architectural language is utilized to scale the house in the context of existing structures, including an old stone cabin affectionately known as the 'fish camp’. Curves of arches, round columns, and divided lite windows serve to soften the framing of views and create a middle ground where the interaction of indoors and outdoors is enhanced.

    Inside, rooms are individually defined, with close attention to the connections between. Nooks, built-in storage, and daybeds create smaller zones of use and delight.

    PROJECT TEAM

    ARCHITECTURE BY Rick & Cindy Black Architects; INTERIOR DESIGN BY Kristen Nix Interiors; CONSTRUCTION BY Classic Constructors, Shawn Solsbery; GARDEN BY Jackson Broussard, JPB Design Studio; PHOTOGRAPHY BY Lisa Romerein

Front view of a modern house with a stone and wood exterior, a small staircase leading to a door, and surrounding greenery.
A view of a landscaped area with stairs, trees, and a distant hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Waterfront landscape with a church and buildings on a hill, surrounded by trees, with a calm body of water reflecting the scene.
A covered outdoor patio with cream-colored columns, a wooden ceiling with ceiling fans, potted plants, outdoor seating, and an open door leading to an indoor space.
Interior of a stylish living or dining area with a round wooden table, three upholstered chairs, a large potted plant, a built-in wooden bookshelf with various decorative objects and books, a ladder, and a mirror on the wall. In the background, a glass display cabinet contains glassware and decorative items, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Close-up of a dark-colored ornate wooden or metal finial atop a piece of furniture or architectural detail against a plain background.
A floral arrangement with purple flowers in a metal vase, displayed on a wooden surface with glassware on a silver tray behind it.
A mirror decorated with glass shelves displaying glassware and vases, with a wooden table below holding bottles and flowers.
A large, modern house with multiple levels, white exterior walls, large windows, and a stone retaining wall in front. The house is surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with a well-maintained lawn.
A barrel vaulted loggia provides a deeper shade on warm summer mornings and protection for keeping citrus trees during winter freezes.
Bright, airy kitchen with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble island with a sink and bowl of lemons, surrounding light wood cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dining area with a table set for breakfast.
Modern kitchen with large window overlooking a landscaped yard with trees and a pool, wooden cabinets, and a black countertop.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, open shelves with dishes and decorative items, potted plants, and a stove with red knobs.
A spacious living room with white walls, high ceiling, large windows, a black chandelier, cream armchairs, a white sofa, a black coffee table, and a fireplace. There's a dining area with a wooden table and chairs near large windows, and a staircase with black railing leads upstairs.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps, black metal railing, white curved wall, large window with blinds, and a modern wall-mounted light fixture.
Living room with large arched and rectangular windows overlooking water, beige sofas, a side table with tulips, and a beach view outside.
A tall, modern building with a beige stone exterior and a metal staircase wrapping around it, leading to an open observation deck with a weather vane on top, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A cozy window seat with beige curtains, a yellow and purple patterned pillow, an open book, and a blanket, under a window with natural light, in a bright room with built-in furniture and a modern glass chandelier.
View of a bedroom with beige walls, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a flower vase, lamp, and decorative items, and a doorway leading to a bathroom with white walls and tiles.
Top view of a spiral staircase with wooden steps, metal railings, and hanging white teardrop-shaped pendant lights.
A bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub filled with water, a window with a curtain, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a glass side table with a small decorative item.
A cozy kitchen with blue cabinets, a farmhouse sink filled with tulips, and various plants and vases on the window sill, illuminated by a modern ceiling light.
Close-up of a modern kitchen or oven with metallic control knobs and a stylish black and gold diamond patterned oven door.
Wooden staircase with metal railing leading upward, seen from the ground level, with a large circular window and chandelier hanging above in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed covered in white bedding, a small wooden bench at the foot of the bed, a beige armchair with a patterned cushion, a small side table with a bowl of flowers, and a window showing greenery outside.
Bathroom with a large arched window, view of garden with trees and outdoor seating, white sink, mirror, towels, and decorative items.
Living room corner with beige armchair, striped pillow, small round side table with a flower vase, gold floor lamp, beige curtains, and window with outside view.
A cozy bedroom with light blue shiplap walls and ceiling. There is a bunk bed with a yellow mattress and striped pillows, a window seat with cushions and a blanket, and a small shoe storage area beneath it. The room has wall hooks with jackets and hats, and a doorway leading to another room or hallway.
A cozy bedroom with light wood paneled walls, a white bed with navy and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a glass of water, colorful wall art, a window with a striped valance, a white armchair with a pillow featuring an American flag, a side table with books and flower vase, and a large window with curtains showing green trees outside.
Modern two-story house with a white exterior, large arched and rectangular windows, a covered patio with chairs, potted plants, greenery, and a water fountain in the foreground.
Exterior view of a white wall with three arched openings, each featuring a modern wall light fixture with candle-shaped bulbs and glass covers. A wooden pergola extends over the wall, and trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background.
Close-up of metal railings on a staircase with shadows cast on the steps
Luxury house with a swimming pool in the backyard, surrounded by green trees and shrubs, overlooking a body of water with a sailboat in the distance.
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