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February 14, 2006
Modern Austin
Some friends of ours live in a small section of town with a number of homes designed by A.G Stenger. They remind me a bit of some of the homes in our area that we're designed in the 60's. Just a hint of modern and very retro chic.
He signed their house, ya'll. Isn't that cool? (Yes, you may now label me as a geek in whatever fashion you like.)
From a Google search, I stumbled upon LiveModern.com, a clearinghouse of modernist architectural resources.
From there, I leapt to the drool-worthy Stenger photoalbum from west Austin.
Eventually, I surfed to the Austin Modernists blog.
I am a sated... for now ;-)
One of the things I love about the Stenger homes is the blend of harsh lines with organic matter. Usually the stark angular facade of the home includes a bit of stone siding which blends with the stone walkway, driveway, and/or landscaping. Given that the area is heavy with limestone, the homes almost seem to grow out from the ground. The lots seem to include at least 30% old-growth foliage, mostly natural to the greenbelt area. The colors of the homes are rich browns, ochres, coppers, and highlight the woody hills.
Given that I am also a big fan of earthships and eco-houses made from cob, adobe, strawbale and stone, I really like how Stenger's houses somehow strike a different but equally primal chord in me.
Now, someone get me away from the internets. They are hypnotizing me.
Posted by Christiane at February 14, 2006 04:26 PM
Comments
oooo timesuck! thanks for these...
Posted by: Heather at February 15, 2006 12:14 PM
All kinds of timesuck-y, right?! I looked up at the clock at almost 6 last night realizing I hadn't started dinner and... where had the afternoon gone?! LOL
Posted by: Christiane at February 15, 2006 12:39 PM