Overview
Perched along a verdant slope overlooking downtown Austin, the City Park Residence is delicately interwoven into the rugged beauty of its surroundings. In a dramatic panorama, the rolling hills of western Austin frame the urban skyline with the iconic Pennybacker Bridge in a picturesque mid-ground. Suspended in dynamic tension between these extravagant views and the intimacy of a private court, the constant allure of the spectacular is counterbalanced by grounded elements that offer moments of pause and embrace.
The front entry is characteristic of cinematic framing devices employed throughout. Visitors are first offered hints of the forthcoming views, and approach via a bridge that skirts mature oak trees to gracefully span a reimagined topography that elegantly repairs the landscape scar left by the demolition of its predecessor, years prior. Once inside, the upper level unfolds in a u-shaped plan, with a service wing that segues into a public dining and living zone, where floor-to-ceiling glazing invites the outside in, to culminate in an access balcony that fully reveals the extraordinary vista. A sloping garden descends below to a covered, breezy terrace, with pool, lawn, and further views beyond. Profiled wood and native stone complement the warmth of mahogany window walls at the exterior. Inside, dexterous wood and steel form functional millwork and sculptural details that minimize quotidian visual noise to refocus on the dramatic natural surroundings.
Interior Design: Alterstudio
Photography: Casey Dunn
