The Offset

Shaped by a steep West Lake Hills site and a mature live oak, The Offset uses two shifted linear forms to create a home that settles into the landscape while opening to daylight and views.

The main living spaces occupy the flattest portion of the site and are organized around the existing oak, while private spaces extend downhill, using the slope to create a lower level. Above, a second linear volume shifts toward the rear of the property, giving the house its defining offset geometry.

Inside, the same idea is expressed through layered wood, steel, stone, and concrete, including a fireplace that pushes and pulls these materials into a central composition. Warm walnut, textured surfaces, collected furnishings, and work by local Austin artists create the relaxed, lived-in character the clients wanted.

Collaborators:
BUILDER: Risher|Martin Fine Homes
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jake Holt