Working closely with the client and a clearly defined design strategy, the design team was able to create a home inspired by both the site and the early southern California Arts and Crafts style. All design decisions, from overall concept to the expertly crafted detail work throughout, were filtered and implemented through the use of a story line based on experiencing the house within its natural setting. The resulting asymmetrical form consists of a cleverly compact functional core, including kitchen, entry, and stair, surrounded by spaces, both public and private, that project outwards opening to stunning views of the site. Windows are sensitively placed to enable the site to be experienced in a variety of ways throughout the house.

The final design responds to the natural Texas hill country environment both climatically and aesthetically. The use of a dog-run, outdoor shaded areas and five-foot overhangs in select locations help the house to function in harmony with its heavily wooded site, maximizing passive cooling and natural ventilation.