AIA Austin’s Annual Homes Tour Uncovers the City’s Best New Residences. Here’s Every Stop

Sallie Lewis
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The 37th annual event is set to feature the architecturally savvy Texas capital’s freshest ideas in home design.

Austin, Texas, is one of the best places to see emerging ideas in home design, whether a 3D-printed ranch-style home by local tech company Icon, or a clever solution to housing density that brings three living units under one roof.

That's why Dwell is excited to be a media partner helping to promote the Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour. Now in its 37th year, the event takes place October 28 and 29, will highlight a mix of new builds and renovations across the city by top local talent, all of them offering a fresh perspective.

"There are some serious firsts on this tour," says AIA Austin’s executive director, Ingrid Spencer, one of which includes a home built entirely of plant-based materials, and a 660-square-foot cantilevered studio that is one of the smallest structures in the tour’s history.

As with years past, the tour will showcase the city’s wide range of residential styles and scales, along with new, sustainable ideas. "By experiencing these private spaces, I hope people understand the work architects do to enhance lives and what they themselves could have if they hired an architect to design their own house," says Spencer. "Architecture is highly collaborative, and this tour puts that at the forefront."

Below, get a sneak peak at the nine homes included on this year’s tour.

Kinney Residence by Franke : Franke

Tucked into the leafy heart of Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, this 3,170-square-foot home by Franke : Franke overlooks a wide urban stream and striking ravine. A row of windows, positioned along the home’s central spine, brings in light and fresh air, while private bedrooms have access to water views, thereby immersing residents in the site’s natural surroundings.

Hood House by Murray Legge Architecture

Old meets new at this residence in West Lake Hills. Murray Legge Architecture took an existing mid-century home and integrated a two-story addition, both of which frame an intimate backyard with a newly constructed pool. Sustainable elements, including solar panels and a rainwater collection system, were central to the design.
Old meets new at this residence in West Lake Hills. Murray Legge Architecture took an existing mid-century home and integrated a two-story addition, both of which frame an intimate backyard with a newly constructed pool. Sustainable elements, including solar panels and a rainwater collection system, were central to the design.

Ledgeway Modern by McCollum Studio Architects

This 5,665-square-foot property by McCollum Studio Architects seamlessly blends contemporary living with natural beauty. Built on a serene hillside with unspoiled views, it utilizes an open-plan living space to maximize natural light and create a spacious, inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, the home collects rainfall and harnesses solar energy, underscoring the owner’s commitment to sustainability.

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