TerraScena is a project that has grown out of love for the Texas Hill Country land and long held vision of integrating the land with uniquely designed homes. As a pre-teen in the 1950's my father introduced me to exciting architectural design with images of round buildings and futuristic homes.
Later, he lived in what is known as a mid-century home from that era. Features I admired from that home were the open living space, the expanse of glass and clear story windows even in the bedrooms and kitchen resulting in light in every room. The porch space and the height in the back created the feeling of being in a tree house with a wooded view that made one feel embraced by Nature even in the city with a view of the University of Texas tower in the distance.
My own passion for architecture has continued to grow over the years. The first home I owned as an adult was built in 1916 by a Norwegian ship captain in eastern Pennsylvania. There was wonderful woodwork and a striking staircase with a curved landing and railing reminiscent of a ship. The charm outweigh the lack of closets and the very modest neighborhood.
The next home was passive solar and upside down living space on the second floor and bedrooms below with both areas having access to the two story glass and cedar green house which kept the home delightfully warm even with snow on the ground.
Here one had to be in touch with the weather and open and close windows to regulate the temperature. Much like growing up in Texas on a ranch you had to be aware of your environment. What a gift!
Later, he lived in what is known as a mid-century home from that era. Features I admired from that home were the open living space, the expanse of glass and clear story windows even in the bedrooms and kitchen resulting in light in every room. The porch space and the height in the back created the feeling of being in a tree house with a wooded view that made one feel embraced by Nature even in the city with a view of the University of Texas tower in the distance.
My own passion for architecture has continued to grow over the years. The first home I owned as an adult was built in 1916 by a Norwegian ship captain in eastern Pennsylvania. There was wonderful woodwork and a striking staircase with a curved landing and railing reminiscent of a ship. The charm outweigh the lack of closets and the very modest neighborhood.
The next home was passive solar and upside down living space on the second floor and bedrooms below with both areas having access to the two story glass and cedar green house which kept the home delightfully warm even with snow on the ground.
Here one had to be in touch with the weather and open and close windows to regulate the temperature. Much like growing up in Texas on a ranch you had to be aware of your environment. What a gift!
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