Archive for February, 2006
They use the dreaded “soft contemporary” description. That usually disqualifies them in my book, but I am feeling generous tonight which generally isn’t the case with homes of this price range (I’d say it is the wine, but it isn’t good enough to drink enough to matter).
Somebody will some good design sense could save this. Right now, it has this feel that it could easily fall of the deep end of 80s era contemporary. Luckily, I don’t see a wall of glass brick anywhere.
February 19th, 2006
Was playing around with designs for a business card or general logo. Not much of a designer by trade so it is a bit of slow round about way for me to mock things up.
Here is my first draft: (click image for larger view)
The design is inspired by this house on Balcones:
(more pictures after the first one).
February 18th, 2006
I love reading about people’s decision process when working with modern homes.
Erwin House details the renovation of more tradition home into a modern dwelling. Good reading.
February 18th, 2006
Not too often you see a mid-century multiple unit property up for sale, so here it is. It has been listed for a while but I kept forgetting to post it. The renovation doesn’t quite fit the style, but they could be worked back to shape (whether it is cost effective to do so is another question).
Built 1959. 5 Units.
Full Listing here.
February 16th, 2006
Mid-century modern home in Westlake. Not sure crazy about some of the ascents finish outs but this could be a nice gem.
3200 square feet plus 1600 feet of deck on nearly half acre of land.
Extensive virtual tour here.
Realtor website listing here.
February 16th, 2006
A KRDB designed duplex has rental opening.
It has been listed for a couple weeks now so it very well may be gone, but if not, here is the listing.
February 16th, 2006
If you are not already, take a look over at this thread on livemodern.com about the ordinance issue.
February 10th, 2006
There has been quite a bit of talk about the proposed building restriction ordinances, both temporary and ‘permanent’ (little is truly permanent when it comes to gerrymandering law and policy).
Agree or no, make yourselve heard. I’d hate for something this important get pushed through due only to the wishes of a very small group, as is the case too often when it comes to policy of this kind.
Dean Barrera of MetroHouse penned an opinion which you can read here.
You can email the city with yours via their feedback form.
February 8th, 2006