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Belmont Park Residence on Shoal Creek Bank

post updated March 21, 2024

Architecture: Tim Cuppett Architects

Location: Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas, USA

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Photos by Whit Preston

Aug 22, 2020

Belmont Park Residence, Texas

Located on the bank of Shoal Creek, one of two primary waterways traveling through Austin to the Colorado River, Belmont Park Residence consists of two weathered Douglas fir clad volumes which rise above the creek from a flush limestone plinth.

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

The wood volumes are connected by a transparent living room bridge which spans a cavern carved into the limestone plinth.

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

From the motor court one chooses to enter the house across an elevated walk-way to the front door or descend by stair into the stone cavern to a covered porch and private entry below.

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Water captured from a natural uphill spring, mechanical condensate lines, and roof runoff flows through a runnel along-side the descending stair. The man-made canyon-scape and waterway celebrate the natural current of life to the creek below.

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Interior volumes echo the simplicity of the house, scaled for intimate family gatherings, and focused into the tree canopy which shades the site. Interior finishes consist of a continuation of Douglas fir, distinguished from the weathered exterior by a lye finish, juxtaposed against blackened steel, hand-made ceramic tiles, and spare inserts of marble and brass.

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The crisp rudimentary geometry of the house stripped of ornament, made of weathered natural exterior materials, and similar but finer interior finish reflects a marriage of the Owner’s tastes; his affection for a rustic ranch-like aesthetic and her affinity for a more polished, refined language.

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Belmont Park Residence Shoal Creek Texas

Belmont Park Residence on the bank of Shoal Creek – Property Information

Architect: Tim Cuppett Architects

Completion date: 2019

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Photography: Whit Preston

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Location: Austin, Texas, USA

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