Limestone and travertine merge to create the perfect balance
Regional limestone — along with a variety of other material — was incorporated into the design of a private residence in Austin, TX, to create a home reminiscent of the Old World with a sophisticated feel
Neighboring one of the many lakes in Austin, TX, is an approximate 8,000-square-foot private residence known as “Old World/Shore Vista,” which showcases views of a nearby mountain range, and was built with Texas limestone and Mexican travertine prominently featured throughout the design to embrace a rustic yet refined aesthetic. The home, which was designed by principal architect John Hathaway, AIA, owner of Vanguard Studio, Inc. in Austin, TX, and built by Scott Walther, vice president of operations at Sendero Homes in Austin, TX, and Craig White, director of Taylor & White Custom Stone in Cedar Park, TX, was created with a unique design goal in mind.
“[The design goal was] creating Old World elegance with a rustic flair,” said Hathaway. “The client was intimately involved in the design process, offering ideas and inspirations they wanted to incorporate into the design. There wasn’t an element of the project that they didn’t have input and ideas. They have a large family with three kids, so they were really looking to create something special for them all to enjoy during the important schooling years.”