A West Texas home that gives a modern spin to a farmhouse featuring irregular roof lines and contrasting exterior materials.

Miró Rivera Architects recently completed Hill Country House, a sustainable residence located in Central Texas. The angular home was designed as a prototype show house for a rural sustainable community to show the possibilities of a self-sustaining home in the country. The homeowners, who set a modest budget, dubbed it “The Sanctuary” as it’s designed to “bring people together and find spiritual renewal in a responsible, sustainable setting.”

The design gives a modern spin to a farmhouse featuring irregular roof lines and contrasting exterior materials while resting on a relaxing Texas Hill Country meadow. The exterior is clad in corrugated metal panels with locally-sourced cypress for a warm, yet modern look. A limestone chimney gives nod to an existing structure on the 47-acre property that’s made of dry-stacked local stone.
White walls give the interior a clean, minimalist feel with pecan floors warming things up with their beautiful grain. A central spine connects the series of volumes that make up the home with the private living spaces at opposite ends.

The tranquil meditation room resides in a corner of the house boasting floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the view.

A plethora of windows ensures the interior is filled with natural light while framing the green landscape outside.

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