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A Modern Home in the Trees You’d Never Know Was in Texas

05.03.23 | By
A Modern Home in the Trees You’d Never Know Was in Texas

The Live Oak Ridge Residence is a new project from Devin Keyes of Keyes Office of Architecture located amongst the rolling hills of West Lake Hills, Texas. The modern home rests above the treetops offering views of the surrounding hills while maintaining privacy from the street. To help with the Texas heat, there’s plenty of outdoor space that’s covered, as well as a swimming pool just steps from the house.

partial edge exterior view of modern house clad partially in stone and in sheet metal

The home’s exterior features two juxtaposing materials – pale limestone and black metal panels – that work together for a visually intriguing presence. The stone-clad volume acts as the entryway from the street and hub to the more private areas of the house. The kitchen also lives inside the stone structure with one side facing the hills and the other with views to the front yard.

up close corner view of exterior of modern house with cover patio

The soffits are clad in cedar wood, complementing the decking that surrounds the pool.

side exterior view of modern home's backyard with pool

exterior view under partially covered outdoor patio of modern house

The lower level opens up to the outdoor entertaining spaces from a series of bedrooms and a living room with two glass walls.

interior view of modern open metal and wood stairs

interior view into modern minimalist kitchen with black island

The upper floor operates as the main living space with the kitchen, dining room, living room, seating area, primary bedroom suite, guest quarters, and a large outdoor balcony.

interior view into modern minimalist kitchen with black island

angled interior view of modern home with metal staircase

interior view of modern home's dining room

angled interior view of modern home dining room and living room surrounded by windows

Clerestory windows from the front of the house and massive windows that wrap the open living room keep the interior filled with natural light while providing scenic views.

interior view of modern home living room surrounded by windows

shot from under covered deck looking into corner of modern home with mid-century stove

side interior view of modern bedroom

The main bedroom has its own balcony at the opposite end of the one in the living room.

side interior view of modern bedroom

angled interior view of modern bathroom with dark green tile and wood cabinets

angled interior view of modern bathroom with dark green tile and wood cabinets

side exterior view of modern home with lights on at dusk

front exterior view of modern home clad in light stone

Photography by Leonid Furmansky.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.