Glass box house Swallow nature with rust-colored steel sheets.

Tropical style house

Bright and airy house on the hill

If you are looking for a simple house But it looks timeless. Geometric lines, a flat roof, and materials that are neutral in color and can be viewed for a long time should be the right answer. The houses we have chosen in this content are another example of beauty. in a simple concept (From the outside eye) But the construction and decoration hide a complicated method. Allow the house to maintain its abundance and blend in with the landscape. But I believe that in the next 10-20 years, if we have passed This house will always maintain this good look.

House on a hill with modern lines and glass walls.

River Hills Residence is a large building lined along the length of the land. It stands out on a hill that appears to emerge from a steep slope. Overlooking sweeping green lawns shaded by towering pecan and cypress trees. Close to Lake Austin and views of forest-covered cliffs The design is inspired by the unique topography and natural landscape of the place. Therefore, we chose to use simple lines and a rusty brown tone, humble to nature.

Picture of the house from above

A bird’s-eye view of the house shows the building surrounded by green space and has water next to it. From the building, a walkway leads to a private dock. that invites family members and members of the household to have fun boating on Lake Austin

L-shaped house surrounded by a garden

As you get closer to the house, you will see the appearance of the house more clearly. It is a large house consisting of two wings. Connected by volumes of single-story glass boxes flanking a central courtyard, the U-shape embeds the two wings into the landscape. There are steps that slowly lead up from the bottom up to the house. It is flanked by colorful native flower beds leading down to the courtyard.

Sprinkle gravel to decorate around the house.

Reddish brown house walls

The main brown material seen around the house is steel that has been processed to give it a rust color. Which is used in many ways to decorate the outside of the house, such as walls, handrails, chimneys, retaining walls, reinforced with ash wood that has been pre-treated. The one-story building is a box in the middle with large clear glass windows. The owner’s art collection is clearly visible.

Open kitchen, gray-black tone, glass door

The wings of the house are connected by a large room separated into three main zones: an open-plan kitchen; living area and dining area The double-glazed walls are floor-to-ceiling. Helps to see the scenery from the living area without obstacles. The facade has long eaves that protect the interior from the harsh summer sun. Along the east front of the building There is a 17-foot deep protruding part of the building that provides an outdoor living area before turning to the guest rooms. It is located on the southeastern corner of the project.

living room wall decorative stone panels

In addition to the iron, wood and glass work, in the living room there is a fireplace to keep you warm during the winter. It is also decorated with stone slabs. The floor is covered with a large, light-colored rug. Matches with a fabric-upholstered wooden sofa set. Feels like you are truly one with nature.

The wooden staircase has a skylight on the wall for viewing the view.

Bedroom with glass walls overlooking the view

in every area of ​​the house, whether it is a public use area Or private areas such as shower rooms and bedrooms will have sliding glass walls inviting the atmosphere of the lake to permeate inside. Even if you’re soaking in a bath or lying on a comfortable bed. You can access uninterrupted views of trees, sky, and water.

The glass-walled shower room offers panoramic views.

A two-story box-shaped house with glass walls on a hill.

Idea house, share ideas : In modern houses, we see the use of rusted steel sheets to make walls or decorate the house. Normally, homeowners do not use steel because they fear that the house will be damaged and decayed when the steel rusts. But this type of steel sheet is steel (Corten) is one of the group of Weathering Steels that is resistant to weather conditions. Corrosion resistant It can protect itself from oxidation after years of exposure to the elements. But when put through the process it causes rust. These steels will have increased resistance to corrosion. The resulting rust forms a protective barrier against further corrosion and the rust is firmly attached to the surface.