Reese Drive Residence

house over a floodplain

Located on a large lot in Sunset Valley, TX. The owner desired a mid-century modern style residence that would be immune to occasional 100 year floodplain waters that envelope the site. Rather than building up a foundation that would displace water, the house is picked up on stilts so allow water to flow freely underneath when needed. Roof angles are oriented to optimize solar collection and views throughout the home are arranged to capture the beauty of the surrounding site.