504 Spiller : Grotto Dome House - John Watson

This is a truly unique home with an interesting history. Designed by architect John Watson in 1978, it is one of Austin's best examples of organic architecture. Watson studied under Frank Lloyd Wright in Taliesin in the 50's and worked on the Usonian houses, the Guggenheim Museum and the Marin County Civic Center.

John describes the Grotto Dome house like this. "The Grotto Dome on Spiller Lane in Austin was designed to complement and reflect a thousand-year-old rock formation in its glass facade. A recirculating waterfall cascades into a pool below the entrance deck creating an intimate exterior space equal to the interior of the structure itself. A 50 ft arched visor of unite cantilevers over the glass wall and protects the sitting area from sun and rain." via

Price: $1,900,000

Details: 2,506 sq/ft, 2 Bed, 3 Bath

78746, West Lake HillsCreede FitchJuly 31, 2014Mid Century Modern, John Watson Comment

5425 Petticoat Ln

It's true, when you see a 4 million dollar home you have pretty high expectations. I would love to see more of this home to see if it meets mine, but just for the shot above this is one worth sharing. That stacked limestone with huge windows and that amazing MCM wood stove absolutely kill me. What's your favorite part?

Price: $4,000,000

Details: 6,426 sq/ft, 5 Bed, 7 Bath

78746, West Lake HillsCreede FitchJuly 25, 2014Mid Century ModernComment

519 Buckeye

Luxury real estate and modern architecture are not necessarily synonyms. However, when the two get together, the results can be amazing. The base material pallet on this modern home is to die for, with simple honest materials like walnut and stone used extensively. Don't even get me started on my love for board formed concrete.

Price: $6,295,000

Details: 7,600 sq/ft, 5 Bed, 6 Bath

78746, West Lake HillsCreede FitchJune 24, 2014Luxury, ModernComment