Alterstudio Tarrytown Residence
Description
The Tarrytown Residence unfolds around a carefully articulated private landscape at its center. Framed between a walled garden at the street and a serene courtyard at the rear, the interiors open fully to the outdoors beneath a continuous ceiling plane, delicately supported by expansive, custom site-glazed window walls. Two abstract volumes—clad in elongated black brick and black-stained cedar—anchor the composition, shielding the home from view and offering a quiet defense against future neighboring development. Within, dark masonry contrasts with finely crafted millwork, raw steel, and a vivid palette of fabric, wallpaper, and tile—each material adding depth, richness, and texture to the domestic experience. Arrival is marked by a passage beneath the broad reach of a mature live oak limb, leading into a carefully choreographed procession of spaces. Throughout, the architecture balances intimacy and openness: discrete rooms are clearly defined, yet a strong sense of continuity prevails. Glimpses ahead hint at what’s to come, while unexpected moments of delight unfold at every turn.
Details
Austin, TX
Architect
Photography
Casey Dunn
Description
The Tarrytown Residence unfolds around a carefully articulated private landscape at its center. Framed between a walled garden at the street and a serene courtyard at the rear, the interiors open fully to the outdoors beneath a continuous ceiling plane, delicately supported by expansive, custom site-glazed window walls. Two abstract volumes—clad in elongated black brick and black-stained cedar—anchor the composition, shielding the home from view and offering a quiet defense against future neighboring development. Within, dark masonry contrasts with finely crafted millwork, raw steel, and a vivid palette of fabric, wallpaper, and tile—each material adding depth, richness, and texture to the domestic experience. Arrival is marked by a passage beneath the broad reach of a mature live oak limb, leading into a carefully choreographed procession of spaces. Throughout, the architecture balances intimacy and openness: discrete rooms are clearly defined, yet a strong sense of continuity prevails. Glimpses ahead hint at what’s to come, while unexpected moments of delight unfold at every turn.
Details
Austin, TX
Architect
Photography
Casey Dunn
