Southgate Residence

Modest in size and budget, this house centers around a simple 2-story stair well that gives the home the sense of connection and togetherness that the owners wanted for their family.

Oriented length-wise along the west side of a narrow lot, the design of this residence maximizes potential living across the entire site throughout the year. Prevailing south-south-east breezes are channeled through the long side yard and breezeway. On summer afternoons the house casts its shadow across the entire pool and yard allowing for comfortable play and relaxation.

The house is entered through the breezeway, after passing under the shaded walk which is bordered by the garden and pool to arrive at the “front” door located at the center of the property. Large windows connect the open ground floor living spaces to those outdoor and flood the interior with north and east light. Smaller high windows at the west and south meet interior walls at corners, broadcasting rays of afternoon sun to turn the house into a sundial and provide privacy from an adjacent busy street.

Construction on this residence was completed in the spring of 2018.

Southgate Residence

This home was featured on the 2018 Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour.