Darnell St. Residence

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This contemporary residence is located in the Meyerland neighborhood of Houston, TX. It occupies a corner lot in a 100-year flood zone, and is thus raised on a 6ft brick base that contrasts the smooth contemporary finishes on the rest of the house.

The house is 4800 sf in total, split over two floors and a mezzanine. The first floor, seen above, is occupied by the living spaces, the master bedroom and a guest bedroom. The second floor has an office and 4 more bedrooms.

 
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At the center of the house is a double-height living room that opens up to the natural northern light and the backyard of the house, with its pool and hot tub.
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The wooden volume above the garage is the mezzanine, it houses a dance studio and a media room.