THE LORAX

2,200 SF Urban Residence & ADU  •  Under Construction

Contractor: Long House Builders

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On a surprisingly bucolic property on the San Antonio Riverwalk, multiple structures are grouped to form an indoor-outdoor, tri-generational home. The long, rectangular home is perched on a ledge overlooking the river. It creates a threshold between a lush, riparian landscape on one side, and a west-facing xeriscape courtyard on the other. Different volumes (Living, Sleeping, and Accessory Dwelling), are linked by covered porches that usher in summer breezes.

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Deep pier foundations minimize impact to the existing tree roots and ensure stability in the moveable soils. Dark wood siding helps the home discretely blend into the forest. A cantilevered screened porch peeks out between the trees to capture a view of the downtown skyline in the distance and beckon friends arriving from the riverwalk at night. 

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