hyde park adu

Austin, texas

This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a close collaboration between the client and Greco Works to create a unique solution to a set of restrictions and design goals.A small one bedroom home on the lot is proposed to be renovated and lifted to comply with current flood protection codes. This existing structure is to become the Living and Kitchen spaces, as well as provide access to the outdoors.A contrasting addition was designed to maximize allowable square footage and provide a new primary suite. Finishes and materials were chosen to be economical and readily available, but used with intention.

babble

Creek show 2023
Austin, texas

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Babble is a contemplation of our changing perceptions of Waller Creek. Together, the sights and sounds of the installation call visitors to break from the bustle of busy lives and experience anew and upclose the burbling waterways pulsing calmly through our city.Corrugated roofing panels come together to form illuminated heads of extraordinary size from ordinary construction materials. Speakers are installed among the faces producing muttering sounds of voices and babbling fading in and out while contrasting tones and melodies intermingle in unique ways depending on the viewer’s vantage point.

Painter's Studio

Sullivan, Illinois

Located in a small community within the farmlands of central Illinois, this studio building straddles a unique context of a residential neighborhood and an industrial factory.With the goal of honoring the owner’s great-grandfather’s woodshop previously located on the property, design decisions were informed by preserving the general form and select walls of the previous structure but also creating a contemporary space for art.Much like its divided context and design goals, the building’s function is multipurpose. Painting studio, workshop, event space, office, gallery, and lounge space are all possible within the ground floor and loft.

Crescent Lake House

Raymond, Maine

With the goals of creating a family gathering place with durable age-in-place features, this project uses a kitchen/dining/living space with a large deck as the anchor between the lake and home.Efficiency and comfort were also a priority, leading to a double-stud exterior wall construction and attention to air-tight details. The southern facing roof form is ready for solar installation, and the natural wood siding was produced nearby in New Hampshire.

Portland Residence

maine

As an infill project in the city, a host of restrictions helped produce a unique personalized solution which still fit the character of the historic neighborhood. A small lot, newly implemented city codes, and commanding views of Portland Harbor all influenced the tall form with wrap-around roof deck.Continuous exterior insulation with triple glazed windows provide for excellent thermal performance. In addition, construction details were designed to deliver air tightness well above typical standards.

Lake Winnipesaukee RESIDENCE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Situated on a point, the home was designed to utilize expansive views and provide easy access to the water. After the initial design direction was established, the process was a close collaboration between architect, owner, contractor, and timber frame supplier.The dynamic roof form opens the spaces to the lake and allows natural light to illuminate the interior through the wooded lot. The exterior of the house is wrapped in continuous insulation for comfort and efficiency.