The home is located in Meyerland, a flood prone area in the city of Houston. The elevated design of the home takes into account these seasonal disturbances. The residence was designed in the soothing Santa Barbara style, as envisioned by the client and their love of family vacations along the California coast. Immersed with casual living and spartan ornamentation, it demonstrates a sense of sophistication with carefully executed details, elegant finishes and refined materials.

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A notable material feature is the use of American Clay plaster throughout the home due to the

family’s sensitivity to allergies. This age-old material is an environmentally conscious product, a

non-toxic alternative for interior wall coverings that provide quality, health, beauty and value.

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The design and organization of the home on the property was influenced by a single tree, adjacent to the courtyard entrance. Tour participants note the presence of a large oak tree that shades the courtyard, hides the mass of the home and greets visitors upon arrival. Once inside, a groin vault gallery focuses the viewer’s eye to the 500-gallon saltwater reef tank prominently located in the great room.

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The great room provides an open vantage from which to enjoy the property. Deep verandas flanking the great room help buffer the interior space from the weather, while visually merging with the courtyard and pool area. The open-air cabana anchors the outdoor activities at one end of the pool.