01/24/2026
This residence redefines suburban Westlake, Texas living as a daily retreat, transforming ordinary domestic routines into the experience of an immersive resort. Designed for a young family with diverse passions—automotive design, social entertaining, restorative living, and technology—the home orchestrates water, light, materials, fragrance, and sound to create a private, multisensory sanctuary.
At its core, the residence is a courtyard house. The courtyard topography is intentionally carved into the flat site to create a tiered biopool environment. Each tier serves a distinct intention: the upper pool is shallow and ideal for lounging, with chaise lounges partially submerged in water; the middle pool hosts a dramatic sunken seating area with a fire pit, creating intimate spaces for conversation and reflection; the lower pool incorporates a swim-up bar, seamlessly linking the indoor bar and entertainment spaces with the outdoor realm. The cascading water produces a continuous, soothing soundscape while the natural filtration of the biopool creates a healthy ecosystem, enhancing the sense of living within a private oasis.
The surrounding volumes are carefully oriented to shield views of neighboring houses, cultivating complete privacy and reinforcing the sense of retreat. Within this envelope, the home engages all senses: the seasonal fragrance of plants along the pool edges, the tactile warmth of locally sourced stone and timber, and the refined touch of crafted metal elements combine to create spaces that are visually rich and deeply tactile.
The architecture organizes everyday living around extraordinary environmental conditions.
