Colorful Penthouse
Austin, TexasPhotography by Wayne Cable and Paul Finkel
Well-traveled and cultured, our clients have an extensive collection of sculptures, art, fashion and wine that represent their life story. These collections presented an opportunity for us to design an inspired home representative of their lifestyle where their collections could be displayed.
Our clients have an appreciation for beautiful things and are equally sentimental. These values were at the core of our design. Special attention was paid to every architectural and material decision. Custom millwork portals made of bronze and rare vintage California Laurel veneer were an ode to their life in California. A mosaic of Italian travertine flooring with venetian plaster walls were inspired by an antique sculpture from their travels in Italy. The kitchen cabinetry is custom stainless steel and glass, with hanging for pots and pans. All on display, with his collection of coffee mugs from airports he has traveled to.
We reconfigured the floor plan to create a layout more conducive to entertaining; a concealed butler’s pantry, a formal dining and wine tasting room, a master suite with his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms. The salon, a large open space, was the greatest challenge. With an enormous custom silk rug as the foundation, the room is furnished with comfortable and flexible lounge seating and is surrounded by the client’s art and rare vintage furniture - cosmopolitan with a nod to vintage. On the balcony, sit our client’s beloved Baltimore Orioles stadium seats, purchased at an auction long ago.
Each detail of this vibrant and colorful home was thoughtfully conceived to celebrate the client's passions and interests.
“Architecture reflects truly as a mirror.”
— Louis Sullivan
