Old-World French Estate

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Design DCA — Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood, 2023

The Old-World French Estate shows a stone and stucco exterior with arched doorways and wood garage doors.

Old-World French Estate is a custom residence completed in 2023 in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood. The project was realized through a collaborative process, with Design DCA responsible for the floor plan and construction documents, while David Price Design contributed the exterior concept and advised on millwork and interior selections. Interior design was provided by Pam Giarrusso of The Design Tap. Architectural antiques sourced from France were integrated into the interiors, introducing historic elements into the fabric of the home. The design balances traditional details referencing old-world French estates with the demands of contemporary living, resulting in a house that accommodates its Houston site through a combination of imported character pieces and modern spatial planning.

Architect
Design DCA
Location
Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood · Houston architects
Year
2023
Photography
Kerry Kirk
Images
16
Style
Mediterranean, Mountain Modern, Traditional
Materials
Brass, Glass, Marble, Stone, Stucco
Features
Black Window Frames, Cantilever, Courtyard, Exposed Beams, Fireplace
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