Taylor Ranch Casita
residential project - fort davis, Texas
Location: Taylor Ranch, Fort Davis, Texas
Client: Private
Size: 2,000 gsf
Summary: This small private weekend residence, designed for a chef, sits atop a large rock formation with endless views in all directions. The design intent was to become a part of the site using color and transparency. The interior has 2 bedrooms, a large gourmet kitchen, and a large living room with bar. All indoor spaces have large outdoor decks cantilevered off the cliff sides with a special grill and oven adjacent to the kitchen.
East Elevation. The special grill and oven are on a cantilevered deck directly adjacent to the kitchen. The upper level is a covered outdoor entertainment area and sleeping porch. The garage is on the far left down the hill.
North Elevation. This view shows the transparency and openness of the house. Exterior materials are zinc metal panels which will weather over time to the color of the surrounding rock formations.
South Elevation. This view shows the approach to the casita from the parking below. The travel experience follows the natural terrain allowing views underneath and through. All glazed openings are protected by integrated metal shutters when can be activated allowing complete protection when away.