GARNER ESTATE

This grand corner lot in the Zilker neighborhood provided two significant assets as a starting point for design: a large heritage live oak and existing 1940 stone cottage. The design of the new main house was inspired by a Texas vernacular style, with gable roofs, arched openings and generous porches lending a friendly feeling to the neighborhood street context.

  • The private courtyard reveals modern indoor-outdoor living made possible by a 16-foot long wall of folding glass doors opening onto the back porch, pool and barbecue area. The garage and walkway links to the new ADU cottage to give total privacy from the street.

    This property was developed by our client, Craig Parker Homes, with the object to build and list for sale. We had worked together on a speculative home on a property around the corner, and similar to that project, our client desired a “simple, elegant design that will fit into the neighborhood yet will stand out as a classic.”

    PROJECT TEAM:

    ARCHITECTURE BY Rick & Cindy Black Architects; DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION BY Craig Parker Homes; INTERIOR DESIGN BY Housemill Design; PHOTOGRAPHY BY Molly Culver (Interior) & Leonid Furmansky (Exterior

A modern house with a combination of white walls and stone accents, surrounded by green trees and landscaping, under a clear blue sky.
A modern two-story house with a combination of stone and white exterior walls, black window frames, and a gray metal roof. The front yard has a few small trees and shrubs, with a clear blue sky above.
Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, marble countertops, and a large arched window. Three black and silver bar stools are placed at the kitchen island. There is a vase with purple flowers and art on the wall. Stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and refrigerator, are visible.
Modern kitchen with marble island, black bar stools, white cabinets, large arched window, and a dining area with a chandelier and large window
Modern living room with light wood flooring, a blue patterned area rug, gray armchairs, and a beige sofa. A unique coffee table made of a large tree trunk with a glass top is in the center. There are decorative pillows, a ceramic bowl, and a small vase with flowers on the table. A large flat-screen TV is on the wall to the left, and a potted plant is nearby. A staircase with wooden steps and black metal railing leads to the upper floor, with a woman walking down. Large windows and a glass door provide natural light and outdoor views.
Living room with glass doors opening to backyard pool area, featuring outdoor chairs and a parasol, modern interior with beige sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table with glass top, and artwork on white wall.
Modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by a green lawn, patio furniture, and a two-story white house with black framed windows and a metal roof.
Modern bathroom with a large arched window showing a big tree outside, a white bathtub, and a walk-in shower with glass doors.
A wooden interior entrance door with a rounded top, a small rug on the tiled floor, and a wooden table holding a vase with white flowers, an antique brass pitcher, and a large decorative bottle on the floor next to the table. A window is visible to the right.
A modern house with stone exterior, black roof, arched beige door, large window, and landscaping including a large tree and green lawn.
Living room with wooden paneled walls, a beige armchair with a pillow, a side table with a lamp, a small table with a vase of flowers, a window showing greenery outside, and a door on the wall.
Modern house with stone and white walls, black metal roof, wooden doors, and a large deciduous tree in front, on a sunny day.
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