Alterstudio Architecture's City Park Residence: A Stunning U-Shaped House in Austin
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Kate Mazade
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Summary
Alterstudio Architecture has designed the City Park Residence, a 7,600-square-foot home suspended on a sloped site in Austin, Texas, USA. The house overlooks the rolling hills near the Pennybacker Bridge, showcasing a blend of wood and stone cladding.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledLocal studio Alterstudio Architecture has balanced the wood and stone-clad City Park Residence on a sloped site overlooking Austin, Texas, USA.
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