- Site specific design.
- The Carport doubles as a large covered porch for family reunions.
- Cedar trees from the site used as columns add rustic char.
- An exterior BBQ grill on the carport, provides for outdoor cooking.
- Masonry fireplaces on all three levels will provide the residence's heating needs.
- Ten foot ceilings on the first floor and nine foot ceilings on second floor.
Square Footage
First Floor - 938 s.f.
Second Floor - 508 s.f.
Basement - 397 s.f.
Covered Porch - 278 s.f.
Garage - 353 s.f.
Total - 2474 s.f.
A beautiful lot near
Leakey Texas, in the hill country was the site for this uniquely Texas
residence. Beverly Cook wanted to utilize the "small home
concept" as discussed in Sarah Susanka's book, The Not So
Big House for a home to retire to and
for her family for their yearly family reunions.
We incorporated cedar tree columns, with durable Austin Limestone and a clay tile roof. Three true masonry fireplaces add warmth during the chilly hill country nights, and the ample covered porches on both floors protect the house from the brutal Texas summers.
We incorporated cedar tree columns, with durable Austin Limestone and a clay tile roof. Three true masonry fireplaces add warmth during the chilly hill country nights, and the ample covered porches on both floors protect the house from the brutal Texas summers.
Cook Residence (c) 2002 Elliot Johnson, AIA First Floor Plan
Cook Residence (c)
2002 Elliot Johnson,
AIA
Second Floor Plan