This resort style residence designed by Forsite Studio wraps around a central pool, creating a modern courtyard that takes advantage of the nearly year-round temperate climate. Easing the interior-exterior transition is an engawa-type space, created by extending the roofline and upper floor. Views from the street provide a glimpse through the house to the central pool and offer an invite to a private oasis. Photography by Ryan Baldridge.

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By placing an emphasis on exterior living space, the house reimages how we live in a post-covid world. Additionally, the proximity of water creates a visually and acoustically tranquil live-work environment, while an outdoor kitchen ensures the courtyard functions as the ceremonial hearth of this Central Texas home. A guest suite, with a shared roof but accessible only via exterior circulation, offers flexibility to be a stand-alone rental.