The Westview Residence occupies the last remaining lot on a west Austin cul-de-sac developed in the 1980s.  Previously left unbuilt because of the inherent difficulties of navigating the site’s heritage oak trees, a wet-weather creek meandering down its center, and an abrupt descent from its narrow position on the street. In preserving the ‘wildness’ of the landscape, these obstacles ultimately define the home’s character.

A pinwheeling collection of brick volumes straddle the modest ravine and contain the primary building programs. A great room floats above the landscape and bridges the occasional waterway. The ensemble defines a private natural enclave that was enhanced by the landscape architects.