Each year, the American Home of Architects (AIA) Houston Home Tour lets us indulge in a little architectural insight – a sneak peek into residences designed by a number of architects Most famous monk in Houston.
An industry expert has selected seven of the finest examples of modern and contemporary residential architecture completed within the past five years, based on criteria of design, quality and craftsmanship. ingenuity of design, innovative design solutions and use of materials. design.
This year’s selection committee included Enrique Montenegro, AIA (SHM Architects), Amy Wynne Leveno, AIA (OFFICIAL), and Braxton Werner, AIA (Wernerfield).
The self-guided tours are open to the public and attract about 3,000 people each year over a two-day period. AIA home tours operate with generous permission from homeowners, community partnerships, 200 volunteers and architects eager to share each home’s design.
This year’s house – designed by architects Cusimano, Brett Zamore Design, Intexure Architects, Dillon Kyle Architects, studioMet, RD Architecture and JT ARC Studio – will be open Saturday and Sunday , October 20 and 21, noon to 6 p.m. House includes:
An Oak Forest modern/traditional family home at 1909 Gardenia Drive, 4,166 square feet, by Cusimano Architect;
a shared neighborhood pool house and pool at 2040A Arlington Street, 350 square feet with 850 square feet of wood floors, designed by Brett Zamore Design;
a family-inspired area featuring rice-growing-inspired plants named “Bird” at 2171 University Avenue, 4,000 square feet, by Intexure Architects;
a Southampton minimalist contemporary home at 2326 Tangley Street, 5,316 square feet, by Dillon Kyle Architects;
a U-shaped concrete, stucco, steel, glass and wood home at 2923 Drexel Drive, 5,400 square feet, by StudioMet;
a classic Spring Branch ranch made modern, LEED-certified (the new home is built within the footprint of the original) at 8725 Banzer Street, 3,500 square feet, by RD Architecture; and
An Asian-inspired spring branch, stunning gable roof at 8913 Friendship Road, 2,700 square feet, by JT ARC Studio.
PaperCity served as the media sponsor of the pre-tour party.
