Two Douglas fir-clad homes are connected by a glass pavilion by Tim Cuppett Architects. The Belmont Park project is located on Shoal Creek near Austin, Texas.
The volumes are built on a limestone base. The configuration of the building offers the incoming person a walk - you can go down the stairs into a stone cave or go out onto a covered veranda.
The interiors of the house are designed for private family gatherings. The view from inside the house is focused on the trees, whose canopy effectively shades the site. The interior decoration is simple - it consists of the same Douglas fir as on the facade. In addition to wood, there is oxidized steel, hand-made ceramic tiles, and small fragments of marble and brass.
Wood is used in ceiling paneling, in the design of the partitions, in the kitchen finishing, and, of course, as floorboards, creating a rhythmic character of the space. The furnishings include a combination of old antique and modern objects, paintings and photographs, designer lamps, and functional cabinet furniture. A sensibly balanced mix gives a feeling of natural life in a large family home.
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