Bouldin Creek Home Addition
Process
A new screened porch was added to the back of the house, behind the kitchen. A butterfly roof gives the porch height, light, and a feeling of spaciousness, and it allows light into the kitchen windows. A new garage was designed to match the house. An ADA-compliant ramp now connects to the front porch for visitors.
Setting
A beautifully maintained 80-year-old home in the Bouldin neighborhood in central Austin.
Goals
Add a backyard outdoor living space
Accommodate visits from disabled friends and colleagues
Add a new garage
Result
The new additions tie nicely into the property and look as if they’ve always been there.
Bonus
A little free library, styled to match the house, is now a neighborhood favorite gathering place.