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This superbly restored midcentury home is sited on a towering bluff above Buffalo Bayou just outside Houston, Texas. It was designed in 1970 by architect Jack Stehlin—which explains the midcentury vibe of the home—but was extensively renovated in 2018-20—which explains the atrium. The home features light-filled, open spaces with full-length windows and glass slider doors that open to the woods, as well as that massive, three-story glass atrium at the rear with panoramic views; there are terrazzo floors throughout, a conversation pit as you enter the home, and a modern kitchen comes with sleek cabinets, a Gaggenau refrigerator/freezer and a Bosch cooktop. It is It could be the atrium that sells the house … or the conversation pit … or the property … the floor-to-ceiling windows … but for me it’s the wide-open spaces and that spectacular primary suite with Zen garden, organize wood-clad tub, and a closet I’d be willing to go back into. But that’s just me; does any part of this house make you want to part with $3.1 million of your hard-earned cash?                             |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Architecture Wednesday: The Atrium
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Parts of this I like. The exterior I love especially. But I don't like most homes in Texas. They always seem to look like high end plastic surgery offices and specialty doctor offices. I feel as though there is a guy around a corner waiting with a white glove on that's going to ask me to cough.
ReplyDeleteBut I liked the photos are taken without many decor or furnishings to leave us to see the actual bones of the place.
This does remind me a lot of the office building my dentists uses, he even has an atrium.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful.
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Love everything except the Texas part!
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It is spectacular. I love the huge windows, but would worry about falling into the conversation pit!
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I love it. Beautifully renovated. If I had $3.1M I'd part with it for this --- if I wanted to live in TX. Even if it does have a flat roof (they tend to be leaky). 'Course, then I'd have to put in a pool.
ReplyDeleteSwoon! I'd have to be really careful with all of the stairs, but there is so much house, I would seldom need to go up and down the stairs. I can add a little color.
ReplyDeleteHouston, Texas you say. Buffalo Bayou is inside the 610 loop that surrounds Houston. Might be a little too close for comfort. Maybe further out but no more than an hour or so.
ReplyDeleteI love the home. I will always love big windows and light. The space as an airiness to it.
I would had some color and put my stamp on it. Bring in some coziness and comfort. I see that design today has not taken into account of vessel sinks. They are not practical and water tends to go everywhere. I love the color of the wood. Just the right shade. The kitchen is simple which I like. I guess if you have space and money why not place a kidney shaped tub in the middle of the bathroom. I ask how often will one be taking a bath.
The outside is welcoming. The trees bring interest. I know it's Texas and the summers tend to be on the warm side but I would still try to incorporate some outside living. And yes, what is there seems an afterthought. You are trying to sale a multimillion dollar home and this is what you put out there. Scale people. A nice dinner outside on those cool evenings would be nice. Better yet, coffee in the early morning hours before the heat settles in.
Overall, I like the home. I could buy the home and rent it out for corporate housing or C-Suite retreats. I would vet like crazy. I would have to investigate the companies mission and values statement and how responsive they are to others. Does their talk match their walk.
Great choice for this week. Thank you.