Photography by Patrick Wong
Murray Legge Architecture have designed a new addition to a 1920s bungalow in Central Austin, Texas, that wraps around an existing 150-year-old oak tree.
Here’s a look at the model that were created before being built.
The addition doubles the size of the existing house and preserves its 1920’s charm by leaving the existing house untouched, while also adding a modern dining area, study and master bedroom suite.
Photography by Patrick Wong
Located upstairs in the addition is the master bedroom suite with large angled windows that look out to the old oak tree and provide views of the neighborhood.
Photography by Patrick Wong
Back downstairs, there’s a dining room that’s just off the entrance to the original house. A wall of built-in bookshelves sits behind a wood desk to create a study area, and floor-to-ceiling windows allow for a view of the deck and garden.
Photography by Patrick Wong
At the end of the study is a door that leads out to a partially covered deck that runs the length of the addition. The shape of the addition creates a large outdoor space under the tree while also preserving the tree’s critical root zone.
Photography by Patrick Wong
On the exterior of the addition, wood lengths have been cut to create a staggered appearance, adding an artistic touch to the architecture. Since the lot fronts two streets the addition offers a second street entry and identity to the property.
Photography by Patrick Wong
Here’s a glimpse of the view from the original home looking towards the new addition.
