MAIN STAY HOUSE

The Main Stay House (Lindell Residence) exists as a straightforward proposal on an urban infill lot by paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings. The scheme is anchored by a staircase which bifurcates the layout to provide a clear division between the common and private zones of the house. The staircase is clad in gray masonry both externally and internally, providing a clear reading of the massing from all outside angles. The masonry also contrasts an otherwise muted interior atmosphere of smooth, desaturated surfaces.

Location: Austin, Texas | Phase: Completion 2015 | Architecture Team: Sarah Johnson, Matt Fajkus, David Birt | General Contractor: Brodie Builders | Interior Design: Joel Mozersky Design | Landscape Design: Open Envelope Studio | Structural Engineer: Smith Structural Engineers | Photography: Charles Davis Smith, FAIA, Twist Tours, Bryant Hill, MF Architecture