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Interior design styles have many names: contemporary, traditional, rustic, retro, French country… the list goes on and on. But what about timeless design? To marry two or more styles, combine old and new, incorporate a lot of homeowner personality, and then carefully edit the details to create the perfect space is just what the designers in this issue accomplished. This timeless design has no restrictions or limits, is durable and sustainable, and will remain beautiful and fashionable as time goes on. When Royce Flournoy of Texas Construction Company set out to build his personal home, he called on his colleagues at FAB Architecture. They had collaborated on many projects before, and Flournoy knew that their combined visions would result in architecture that ages gracefully and allows furnishings and art to remain in the forefront. The result is a blend of traditional and modern design that also fits well within the context of the neighborhood. An Austin high-rise breaks from the modern and minimalistic mold thanks to David Wilkes Builders and Mark Cravotta Interiors. The addition of a brick wall running the length of the condo, along with furniture and accessories that seem to have been curated over time and from around the world, combine to form an elegant yet comfortable arrangement with a hint of masculinity. Challenged with a steep lot and a set of Texas Tuscan floorplans when his dream was to go strictly modern, one homeowner called on Element 5 Architecture to resolve the problems. The finished home is sleek and soothing with sweeping vistas and classic, warm finishes and materials that will stand the test of time. Designer Chelsea Kloss’ selection of slate, bamboo and limestone provide an organic foundation that is punctuated with contemporary art. As we stroll through our favorite museum’s latest exhibit, we rarely think about the process involved in making that exhibit a reality. The planning, design and execution are actually just as interesting as the art itself. San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum is currently exhibiting the coveted Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery of Art – one of only five showings worldwide, and in Austin, the Harry Ransom Center has displayed a selection from their collection of over 5,000 boxes of David O. Selznick’s “Gone With the Wind” archives in honor of the classic movie’s 75th anniversary. Their experts explain the processes involved in acquiring and showcasing everything from paintings to the fabulous “drapery” dress. San Antonio’s food scene has two relatively new restaurants with a decidedly new dining concept. Mixtli and Nao both feature tasting menus that rotate regularly to showcase a different region of Latin American cuisine. Mixtli focuses on Mexico’s 31 states, while Nao delves into the many regions of South America. They’re culinary vacations and history lessons all rolled into a delicious meal. I wish you wonderful, crisp autumn,

Trisha Doucette

On The Cover: A white backdrop, clean lines and simple materials, both inside and out, are offset with touches of black and colorful artwork in this builder’s personal home. Page 20

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October / November 2014 CONTENTS dare to think outside the box… let your dreams become reality.

cover 20 A Builder’s Home Photography by Ryann Ford

featured homes 28 Palatial Pied-À-Terre Photography by Paul Bardagjy 20 36 Balancing Act Photography by Tre Dunham

highlights 46 Firelight 54 The Art Of The Exhibition

departments Design Trends 42 Mudroom Mania

Why This Space Works 28 36 48 Designer Spotlight: Julie Bradshaw of Bradshaw Designs

Commercial Design 52 Bess Bistro

New Masters 58 Inspired By A Road Trip

Food Design 60 Passport To Latin America designers who create a timeless space. . . Fabulous Finds craftsman that bring it to life. . . 42 48 62 Destination: Historic Texas Cemeteries

Contributing Editors 57 Bill Evans, ABOR | | | 64 Savana Schroeder-Beckman Austin NARI & cabinetry lighting tile countertops Rodney Hill, NARI San Antonio 64 Catrina Kendrick, Catrina’s Ranch Interiors ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. 66 Advertiser Index modern | contemporary | transitional 52

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When you’re an in-demand builder, sometimes the most difficult aspect of A By MAURI ELBEL | Photography by RYANN FORD creating your own home is finding the time itting on a small infill lot in East Austin, Flournoy’s into his already jam-packed schedule. The builder planned to 2,200-square-foot, three bedroom, two-and-a-half assign one of his project managers to oversee the construction, to devote to the project. But as Royce H. bathroom house blends flawlessly into its surrounding but due to the company’s larger-than-anticipated work load, neighborhood while exuding a classic, ageless feel. Flournoy assumed the primary role himself. BUILDER’S Flournoy, owner of Texas Construction S“I wanted to create a structure which had a timeless appeal, “The benefit was working with our trade base and being part lots of natural light and was efficient not only with its use of of the process in a more hands-on role than I had intended with Company, proves: when you do, there is no space, but in its function,” says Flournoy of his personal home the added benefit of being rewarded with the project as my completed less than one year ago. home at the end of the build,” says Flournoy who reached out to HOME reward quite like it. Flournoy admits his biggest challenge was fitting the project FAB Architecture to help him fine-tune his vision. 20 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 21 Texas Construction Company and FAB Architecture, one of Austin’s leading design firms, were no strangers to begin with, collaborating on various projects in the past including the renovation of Flournoy’s previous home in Austin’s French Place neighborhood. When Flournoy and his partner decided to sell their home and build another, they began researching houses around Austin. During a local homes tour, they found a home they admired in the colorfully modern Agave neighborhood, coincidentally designed by FAB Architecture. “We began working with the basic concept of the Agave house and quickly found that Royce and his partner’s needs were a bit different,” says Patrick Ousey of FAB Architecture. “A whole new home design began. Royce was very open to our vision.” Both the architect and builder agreed on the initial goal: to create a clean, modern environment. But they also wanted to keep the design within the context of its East Austin neighborhood. Due to the postage-stamp-size lot, Ousey says they decided to keep the form simple. Soon the iconic “house” form took shape. “We chose to use simple materials to reinforce this concept as well as a pure white color palette with bronze tone highlights on the exterior,” says Ousey. Built within the fabric of the existing neighborhood, this modest home remains both contextual and contemporary. “Timelessness is always something that FAB Architecture strives for,” says Ousey. “The simple agrarian form is both Flournoy’s two-story gabled house faces the street with a within the home’s otherwise black and white scheme. The the two bedrooms and flex space are connected by a generous traditional and modern at the same time and feels at home in minimal palette of white HardiePlank® siding contrasted with masonry fireplace with its Leuders stone surround anchors the book-lined and light-filled hall overlooking the stairs. The the evolving context of Austin’s changing Eastside.” bronze windows with steel detailing and the large front door living area. Black shaker-style cabinets pop against the creamy guest bathroom features fabulous, fun contrasts with the black An unmistakable simplicity drives the design from the which provides a warm and welcoming point of entry. Echoing Carrara marble countertops and white subway tiles in the open and white re-purposed freestanding tub and well-coordinated moment you approach the house, with the landscaping setting the exterior palette, white walls and ceilings dominate the kitchen, combining to serve as the dominate focal point of the patterned flooring. the tone with four olive trees that run parallel to the facade and interior spaces, with thoughtful punches of black, textures and lower level. Integrating ample natural light into the home was a priority; a level carpet of lawn defines the front yard. The oversized wood colorful artwork that boldly stand out. In the master bathroom, a large shower with a skylight however, the design also pays careful attention to the privacy and glass door welcomes visitors without exposing too much of Beautifully grained light pine wood floors finished in a clear above reflects sunlight against the Carrara marble tile and element. the home’s interior to passersby. seal flow throughout the home, providing a neutral surface countertops for an elegant look. Nestled into the roofline, “Because of the narrow footprint of the house, natural light

22 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 23 is bountiful yet privacy was of utmost importance,” says Ousey. in from above and a low slung steel bookcase engages with collaboration brings in different perspectives and if the idea is “Window placement was very important. We did not want to the landing, all serving as a backdrop to the dining area. The good, it will make it to the build.” expose too much of the house to the street.” modern staircase and bookcase were designed by Ousey who Now the bottom of the stairs adjacent to the kitchen provides With that in mind, the stairway was placed along the street had a clear vision from the start on its function and purpose an ideal space for storing numerous cookbooks the homeowners frontage opposite the kitchen. High windows allow light despite Flournoy’s initial hesitation. often reference at mealtimes. Upstairs, the bookcase connects to fill the stairway and filter light into the upper and lower “It took a little bit of work for me to get on the same page the television room and master bedroom, facilitating a quick levels without exposing too much to the street. The staircase with him,” says Flournoy. “Of course now, it looks like it should grab of a book to read and relax. is screened with vertical steel slats which allow light to pour have never been anything else. It is a great example of how The entire project went smoothly from the beginning thanks

24 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 25 to a seamless collaboration between architect and builder come from statement lighting and colorful artwork strategically that allowed ideas to flow back and forth freely. Some of the placed throughout the space. decisions made early in the project were innate, says Ousey, “I like seeing how good architecture compliments and citing the desire to keep the kitchen as the center of focus. creates a back drop for fine furnishings and art,” says But others came later. For example, while browsing an antique Flournoy. “My collection is in its infancy, so as I collect, I was shop in Chicago, Flournoy found the perfect piece of furniture hoping the space would change without a need to change the to complete the look and functionality of the kitchen –– an architecture.” v antique work bench that could be raised and lowered with a gear device which serves the dual function of a work space and ARCHITECT FAB Architecture dining table. 512.469.0775 | Fabarchitecture.com One of Flournoy’s favorite elements of the home is the white color palette which showcases the design’s clean lines and BUILDER Texas Construction Company modern feel while welcoming well-edited punctuations that 512.451.8050 | Txconstruct.com

26 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com The high-end residences soaring from

PALATIAL PIED-À-TERRE Austin’s downtown blocks often adhere to RICH AND RUSTIC MEETS WARM AND ELEGANT IN THIS REMODELED DOWNTOWN AUSTIN RESIDENCE a certain aesthetic: modern, clean-edged, and occasionally, unapproachable. By MAURI ELBEL | Photography by PAUL BARDAGJY

ut leave it to designer Mark Cravotta and builder David Wilkes to create a stunning space that effectively marries modern and traditional with a Bbrilliant balance of custom creations and vintage finds. “I’m the first to admit when it comes to design, I’m not a purist,” says Cravotta. “I love to mix styles. I’m a fan of the unexpected. I never want a room to look too new. Ideally, I want it to look as if it were carefully collected and curated over time –– even if it was not in actuality.” When a semi-retired bachelor purchased a 4,208-square- foot home as a pied-à-terre in the Four Seasons Residences, the downtown Austin high-rise designed by architect Michael Graves, he wanted a place that felt like home. The sprawling three bedroom, three-and-one-half bathroom home complete with a media room boasts spectacular panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake and Austin’s iconic downtown from balconies connected to the main living area and master suite as well as floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping the spacious condo. Inside, the design is a surprising mix of traditional ranch- style elements and modern finishes, resulting in space that is unapologetically masculine yet elegant and timeless. “I love the way it feels warm, rich and artful yet totally comfortable and accessible,” says Cravotta. “This is a place where you want to plop down in every room of the home.” The client’s primary residence is a ranch outside of Austin where he spends the majority of his time, but he also enjoys the arts and entertainment scene a downtown lifestyle affords. “This client has lived all over the world and has sophisticated taste so I wanted to design a home for him to not only reflect his personality, but also the new cosmopolitan vibe that’s starting to arise in Austin,” says Cravotta. “The most important

28 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 29 objective for the client was to have a fun and comfortable place closely with Cravotta to remove walls during the remodel of the to entertain. Together we strived to create a space where guests expansive space, enlarging the hallway and accommodating for would be drawn in and want to linger.” custom furniture pieces and designs. Since this is a second home, there weren’t any existing items to “The wine room was created using part of a hallway and some incorporate into the design, which provided a blank canvas for of the master closet,” says Wilkes of the striking floor-to-ceiling Cravotta to fill with thoughtfully selected pieces. wine wall featuring custom mahogany wood shelving. “We cast a wide net, scouring the world for beautiful and A warm red- and brown-toned brick wall runs along the interesting pieces and then composed those pieces into an hallway, against the wine wall and continues through the living environment that felt right for the client,” says Cravotta. “The great area, furthering the rustic, masculine look that distinguishes this room is an example of a space where almost everything is new.” residential high-rise. Wilkes, who has a 20-year history of successful collaborations In order to add the wall without the weight, Wilkes used half- with award-winning architects and interior designers, worked bricks which resemble full bricks and furred out the wall for

30 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 31 added thickness to achieve the authentic look. German oak and stainless steel night stands; the Gio Ponti “Our stone mason did an amazing job with the installation, cocktail table in the master lounge, the sculptural bronze and making it look as if it had been there for many, many years,” glass side table in the study and the 100-year-old Moroccan rug. says Wilkes. “I think the brick work gave it such a unique look.” But a surprising number of items found throughout the In the kitchen, Wilkes reinforced the ceiling and hung a remodel are custom-designed by Cravotta himself. For example, custom-lighted pot rack in the center. Stainless steel pots float the Austin-based designer created both the dry bar and the dining above the island, providing a shimmering focal point in the clean- table seen in the great room; the overhead planters and cocktail lined culinary space while cleverly creating additional storage. table on the terrace; the leather-wrapped steel bed and teak dresser Throughout the house, there is a clever weaving of old and in the guest room; the small bronze side table in the media room; new. Gravitating toward some of his favorites, Cravotta hand and the distinctive bed and bench in the master bedroom. selected pieces from Flexform, Holly Hunt, Jean de Merry, Rose Upon entering, an ageless charm captivates you. Cravotta Tarlow, Jim Zivic Design and Blackman Cruz. especially loves the entry featuring a spectacular 1940’s Italian Most items found throughout the home are new purchases breakfront thought to be by Ico Parisi as well as the custom with the exception of certain vintage elements –– the 1950’s touches like the handmade drapery seen in both the master

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bedroom and lounge crafted by a talented Brooklyn-based artist. chandelier in the master bedroom designed by Jean de Merry. Unexpected specialty finishes command attention throughout The entry chandelier is a rare example of an early 20th century the home, from the hand-made gray-on-gray square paper art deco lighting by the legendary Swedish maker Orrefors while covering the master bedroom wall and unique ceiling treatments the dining room chandelier is a one-of-a-kind vintage brass and to the impressive wine wall and entry walls covered in soft linen. glass fixture from the 1960’s that Cravotta found in Los Angeles. “We used a lot of specialty finishes,” says Cravotta citing “In this home, the decorative lighting provides both warmth eye-catching selections such as the handmade plaster wallpaper and intimacy,” says Cravotta. “They also play dual roles in and imprinted with a shagreen pattern on the great room ceiling and of themselves as both furnishing and art.” v hand-painted wallpaper in the media room made to resemble a starry night sky. BUILDER David Wilkes Builders Decorative art lighting, sconces and suspended fixtures 512.328.9888 | Davidwilkesbuilders.com www.VentanaMan.com provide a playful and effective glow throughout each room –– from the pendants floating above the bar made of bronze castings DESIGNER Cravotta Interiors 512-388-9400 of hand-turned burl wood bowls to the bronze sputnik-inspired 512.499.0400 | Cravottainteriors.com 1609 Chisholm Trail #100, Round Rock

34 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com BALANCING ACT

By JULIE CATALANO | Photography by TRE DUNHAM

Perched on a hillside in the Great

Hills area of Austin, the spartan

structure with its clean lines and

minimalist style belies the welcoming

warmth within. The design challenge

was to give a busy professional a

contemporary abode that would also

be a homey haven after a hectic day.

And then there was that lot.

36 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 37 put it all together it creates a really warm palette.” The flooring continues throughout the house, with tile only in the bathrooms and laundry room. For Kloss, the showstopper of the house is the natural stone fireplace in the spacious, open plan living/dining great room area. “It was originally designed to be just a sheetrock fireplace, but the owner really wanted it to stand alone as an architectural detail.” That was achieved by installing Wall Ledge Split Face stone from Stone Solutions, a natural slate material that houses ick Mehl, AIA, principal at Element 5 Architecture four bedroom, three bath home, with minimal landscaping a linear fireplace by Spark Modern Fires. “You have all these in Austin, chuckles at the memory of first seeing (nothing to mow) and a three-car garage with a carport. “The sleek, clean windows surrounding it which can become a little what he describes as “a hilly, complicated site. Our most important cost-savings measure was to orient the house bit hard and cold, so we balanced that by incorporating texture Nrule of thumb is that if you can walk down the property without so that it’s long and narrow and runs parallel with the contours floor to ceiling.” having to hang on to something, it’s buildable. You could barely of the site,” says Mehl, who also saved money by “carefully Kloss used window film from Sunbusters for the numerous walk down this property.” winding the driveway down the site and avoiding cut and fill energy-efficient Jeld-Wen® standard size windows. “You can The client had gone to Mehl and fellow principal Jay Bolsega, of greater than four feet.” The exterior was finished in EIFS imagine with this many windows on a hillside we get a ton AIA, with the survey and a set of architectural drawings that (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) synthetic white of heat and light. The beauty of window film is that it cuts came with the lot for a suburban Tuscan style home. But he stucco offset by massaranduba siding, a rich hardwood from down on cooling costs, protects your fixed finishes like wood wanted a “strictly modern” divergence from a traditional home the Brazilian rainforest. and cabinets, protects your furnishings, reduces glare and to be custom built on this very challenging site. “He had seen Juxtaposing the sleek and the soothing continued indoors, enhances the view.” And what a view: The great outdoors is a house on our website which is also very modern and sits on in a style that Austin designer Chelsea Kloss, owner and lead right outside the great room, where guests can enjoy deckside a steep hill,” says Mehl. “I guess we’re the steep hill specialists.” designer at Chelsea+Remy Design, calls “organic contemporary. Texas Hill County vistas amid cedar and oak trees — the same It also had to be extremely low maintenance, affordable and It was important that things were unfussy, durable and modern view the homeowner has from his master bedroom. Mehl set suitably cool for a single executive and avid cyclist who often but with warm organic elements.” Like the floor — carbonized the kitchen into an alcove off the great room. “We do that in has friends over to relax after long distance rides. strand-woven bamboo in Natural from Simple Floors, which is a lot of homes. You’re mostly doing work in the kitchen, it can Mehl and Bolsega were up to the challenge. Fortunately, not the same as traditional bamboo floors, explains Kloss. “With get cluttered and noisy, so we’re trying to get away from having once they got farther into the oddly-shaped .82-acre lot there the strand method the bamboo fibers are actually woven into it all in one big room.” was a more level area to build the two story, 2,600-square-foot, an adhesive base which forms a stronger product. When you The striking, ultramodern staircase was another special

38 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 39 throughout the house for continuity. “It’s a contemporary tool that creates a similar story as you travel through the home.” Kloss also used horizontal lines — considered to be calming — on the staircase railing, the light fixture over the dining table, the direction of the fireplace stone, and the kitchen backsplash tile. “Even the hardware on the kitchen cabinets is horizontal. It’s a subtle way to control a mood.” The kitchen also showcases watercolor-on- canvas works by Austin artist Maria Martin (mariamartinart. com), adding bursts of color to the neutral palette. Mehl says there is “definitely a lean towards modernism all over the country, even in unexpected places like New England. Younger people in their 20s, 30s and 40s want something sleek and modern.” And contrary to popular belief, they don’t have to sacrifice warmth and comfort for it. “The best moment,” says Mehl, request from the homeowner. Working with a tight budget “was when I brought potential clients to this house, and as soon required compromise: custom-cut limestone slabs grace the as they walked in they thought it was the most livable, most first flight of stairs; the second flight switchback features the inviting home they had been in. We’re a fan of modernism here bamboo flooring stair steps. and feel like it’s a view of the future.” v Neutral wall colors like Sherwin-Williams® Shoji White is a signature modern trend, says Kloss, that “allows for your own ARCHITECT Element 5 Architecture, PLLC memorabilia, accessories and artwork to really stand out. People are 512.473.8228 | element5architecture.com moving away from different paint colors in each room and towards that white/grey/silver combination that’s very popular right now.” DESIGNER Chelsea+Remy Design The same countertops — Silestone® in White North — were used 512.786.9065 | chelsearemy.com

40 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com DESIGN n TRENDS MUDROOM TOMMY KILE MANIA By DANA W. TODD

We may think of the kitchen as the only workhorse of our home, but that sort of thinking discounts the value of the most important room in today’s houses for keeping the family's clutter under control – the mud- room. Mudrooms didn't enter our lexicon until about 1950 and even then did not reflect the prominence TOMMY KILE of today's mudrooms in our residences. Often over- looked in older homes or, if they existed, functioning simply as small areas off the back entrance to remove shoes, mudrooms have grown in size and stature to serve as nose-to-the-grindstone rooms for those of us fortunate enough to have them.

THOMAS MCCONNELL

hree busy families in Central Austin needed a command and corral center for all their “stuff” – TOMMY KILE soccer balls, pet food, laundry, backpacks, and all the daily items that make a family tick. With the help of TCG&S Design-Build, the homeowners reclaimed underutilized space adjacent to their back door entrances or added square footage through a renovation project. The tweaks to such small areas of their homes belie the large impact these new mudrooms The CG&S team devised a plan to use the existing laundry/ supplies. To the right of the washer and dryer stands a sewing exert on their quotidian living. The new mudrooms function sewing room and added a mere 61 square feet of new floor station for mom. Old-fashioned laminate countertops both as transitional areas between indoors and out, and serve as space to it, including an entrance door from the carport and coordinate with the nearby kitchen’s soapstone counters, and central work hubs for the families’ needs. another one from the dining room and attached deck. The new 12” x 24” porcelain floor tiles look like limestone but are more CG&S Design-Build’s Stewart Davis designed two of mudroom serves as an important workspace off the existing durable, less expensive and maintenance-friendly in this work- the projects. The first home is an older home that lacked a dining room and kitchen but can be closed off via a pocket worthy space. mudroom, plus the family’s belongings were “sprouting” from door when the family doesn’t want their visitors to see the “The space turned out so nice the homeowners mostly leave all locations in the house because of the overall small square space. Open custom maple cabinets with cubbies hold each the space open,” says Davis. “It began as being a hidden part of footage. The homeowners also accessed the backyard through family member’s possessions and closed cabinets contain the the house, but they are so proud of it they use the open shelves the kitchen door, an unwieldy traffic pattern that made it hard unruly items they don’t want displayed. The cabinetry also to display collections and photos.” to keep the kitchen in pristine shape, as family members often provides seating for slipping shoes on and off and surrounds Davis worked with another family to design an opulent dropped belongings at the door. THOMAS MCCONNELL the laundry area to provide storage for detergent and sewing mudroom to secure specific locations for the trail of things

42 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 43 TOMMY KILE

scattered around the house, adding deluxe finishes such as Ann hooks and shelves for the kids and a bench below for sitting and Sacks tile as a backsplash, glossy painted lacquer-like custom removing shoes. cabinetry, and honed granite countertops. “Owners often don’t think about needing a drop-off zone, but “The owner wanted nice finishes with no cutbacks to become a once they see it, they have lots of ideas on how to use the space,” showpiece for the house,” says Davis, who took an underutilized Topham says. guest bedroom, adjacent small laundry room, and a dark, narrow Down the hallway are the family’s chalkboard wall and a hallway and converted them into a bright organizational heaven. storage closet with a pocket door containing space for much Recessed, built-in wooden “lockers” hold family members’ of the family’s supplies, and a dog feeding area and pet- daily articles, while a double door storage closet to the left of washing sink. Granite countertops and 16” x 20” travertine the lockers provides a nifty place to store bulk grocery items. floor tiles laid in a brick pattern keep cleaning to a minimum. The mega mudroom now provides plenty of room for options Stained alder countertops add warmth and durability. Crown such as a second refrigerator; a laundry center with farmhouse molding throughout the mudroom visually links it with the sink; a bank of cabinets; a mail sorting station; pull-out trash attached kitchen, which has a similar but larger three-piece and recycling, and laundry storage drawers built into the crown molding. cabinetry. Davis achieved this functionality without adding CG&S Design-Build helped these families turn transitional any square footage but by better using what the family already areas into active rooms that integrate successfully into the rest of had under roof. their homes’ architecture and decor. While each one is unique to Marsha Topham, also of CG&S Design-Build, carved a its family, each of these mudrooms shares common traits, such as mudroom out of garage space during an extensive renovation clutter-control capability and grab-and-go functionality near the of a family’s 1988-era house. By enlarging the kitchen and using families’ private entrances. Although two out of three of these some garage space for a total of an extra 180 square feet of mudrooms incorporate sliding doors to close them off from the space, Topham provided a family-oriented mudroom that now public parts of the house, plentiful storage options and beautiful links the garage and kitchen. A multi-purpose command center details encourage homeowners to keep the doors open. v containing a desk with space for a laptop and bookshelves is steps from the kitchen. DESIGN-BUILD CG&S Design-Build Cabinetry, painted slate blue, is a drop-off zone with lockers, 512.444.1580 | Cgsdb.com

44 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com A fireplace is iconic during the holiday season, when family and friends get together to share some cheer. FIRELIGHT By CLAUDIA ALARCON | Photography courtesy of COZY OUTDOOR ESCAPES

side from keeping your house warm “There are more vented setup options to choose from, and the logs can be rearranged to the customers liking,” adds Ponder. during cold spells, a fireplace also Vented gas logs can also be the less expensive option. However, adds warmth and coziness to any size and features like remote control, variable flame or electronic A pilot ignition can add to the pricing. Installation is similar home. It is a focal point to any living space between vented and vent-free setups, so the main consideration that invites gatherings around a fire to enjoy is functionality. Vented gas logs will produce a higher, yellow flame that actually curls around the logs, while vent-free gas conversation, a glass of wine or a romantic logs produce more heat, but the flame is mostly blue and doesn’t touch the logs since these sets need to burn as cleanly as evening. However, some may be turned off possible. So, if you are going for effect, vented gas logs may be by natural wood fires due to the maintenance the best choice. If you’re seeking an extra source of heat for your room, choose vent-free. Visit Cozy Outdoor Escapes for more that goes along with them. Thankfully, gas logs information and a look at their complete catalogue. v make a more than suitable alternative. COZY OUTDOOR ESCAPES | When it comes to choosing gas logs for your fireplace, there 210.276.0734 Cozyoutdoorescapes.com are a few things to consider. The first is whether to use vented or vent free gas logs. Vented gas logs are made for fireplaces that are rated to burn wood and have a gas supply as well. There are also fireplaces that have no chimney, therefore require a vent-free setup. “Vented sets will not be as restricted on the amount of gas used; hence they produce a larger, more realistic flame,” says Travis Ponder, Operations Manager at Cozy Outdoor Escapes. “The majority of the heat from vented sets goes up the chimney, whereas vent-free log sets burn efficiently enough that the damper can be closed and all of the heat can be captured into the room.” This is certainly a consideration if the fireplace is to function as a heating source rather than just a decorative accent. Certain vented gas logs are made to radiate more heat into the room, but the damper must still remain open in order to vent out the smoke. Cozy Top left photo: Real Fyre’s vent free gas log set. Outdoor Escapes carries two recognized brands of gas burning Bottom right photo: Hargrove’s Kodiak charred logs: Hargrove and Real Fyre. gas log set for vented applications.

46 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com Before the remodel, what were some of the main to open the refrigerator door and hit the island. Everyone problems with the existing kitchen? hangs out in the kitchen so it might as well be beautiful and JB: The kitchen was dark. The upper and lower wooden functional. Our philosophy is every inch counts in the kitchen. cabinets were stained very dark, and there was no light in the We are known for taking a lot of measurements. We give clients room. Even the windows had stained glass over them. a tape measure at our first meeting. You always want to get the maximum amount of storage in the kitchen. What were the main objectives driving the design, and what were some of the first steps you took to This is such a vibrant, happy kitchen. What were your WHY THIS SPACE achieve them? main sources of inspiration when conceptualizing JB: Lightening and brightening the space in addition to the design? Designer Spotlight: making the kitchen accessible and functional for all ages was a JB: It really looks like a happy kitchen now –– so light and top priority. We uncovered the windows to let the light in, took bright. It’s very fresh compared to the dark wood kitchen that works Julie Bradshaw of Bradshaw Designs all the upper cabinets out and added lots of deep drawers with existed before. The client is a glass artist so glass was a main By MAURI ELBEL | Photography by JENNIFER SIU-RIVERA full extension glides. Designing deep drawers with full extension theme throughout the space –– from the recycled glass Vetrazzo glides provides more than enough storage for pots, pans, dishes countertop and the glass tile back splash to the star of the and glassware, which are now within easy reach. With drawers kitchen, the ThinkGlass™ countertop. While the kitchen is known as the heart of the home, remodeling this central space can often that come out all the way, you can pull out a big pot in the be overwhelming. It’s difficult to decide where to begin and how far to go. Fortunately, interior back without moving what is in front. With a drawer (unlike a Speaking of the ThinkGlass™ countertop, how did cabinet), you are actually pulling the items out to you; not having you come up with this unique solution? design experts like Julie Bradshaw are there to guide us through the often challenging process. As to get down on your hands and knees to dig for them. Removing JB: This kitchen was just too small for an island, which is the owner of San Antonio’s Bradshaw Designs, which specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, the wall cabinets lightened up the heavy feel and let plenty of the most common feature we add after opening up a kitchen. light bounce around the room. And although we ripped out the But because it had a bay window, that is where the seating area Bradshaw draws on more than 20 years of experience to help plan and create one dream kitchen upper cabinets, we were able to recycle them because they were wanted to be. So we ended up designing an angled cabinet to after another, tackling everything from maximizing functionality to selecting that perfect shade of actually in great condition and had a nice quality so we took take the place of an island –– it serves as a table but functions as paint. When a retiring couple relocating to San Antonio found a home they loved in Olmos Park, the good care of them and gave them a new home. an island and then we custom-designed the free-formed shaped countertop to go on top. It’s one thick piece of glass but has existing kitchen almost prevented them from purchasing it until Bradshaw entered the picture.“The When it comes to designing kitchens, do you have an undulating surface rather than being just one smooth piece. dark kitchen in this home almost blew the deal,” says Bradshaw. “So they agreed to make the kitchen a certain philosophy or any guiding principles you It has movement and almost looks like floating water –– it generally follow? immediately invites you to come over and feel it. It is cool, you update a top priority.” Read on to discover how Bradshaw applied her design savvy to create a fun, JB: Clearances, clearances, clearances, and drawers, drawers, can see through it, and it has the same watery movement as the funky and modern kitchen that exceeded all expectations and imaginations. drawers are important for function and flow. You don’t want pool outside the window.

48 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 49 REALTOR’S ADVICE DECORATING AND DESIGN WITH ENERGY IN MIND By Bill Evans, 2014 President, Austin Board of REALTORS®

t’s no secret that the city of Austin isn’t short of class, creativity and a sustainable mindset. However, a challengeI that many homeowners have while designing and decorating their home is combining these three elements for a look that is equal parts curb appeal and energy efficiency. Below are a few design tips that will help you spruce up your home while also adding practicality that will save you money.

THE BEDROOM The bed itself can be a big factor in energy efficiency and conservative thermostat use. Consider large throws and multiple layers of blankets and sheets to avoid raising the thermostat and a skirted bed will protect from drafts while allowing ample storage And how did you decide on the made of star- and circle-shaped pieces that space beneath. Small rugs for tile floors can also help keep warmth cool blue color palette? fit together. Having a client eager to try new inside during the winter as well as heavy drapes for the windows JB: It was all about bringing the things and experiment with materials and to keep the sun’s heat out during summer. ENERGY STAR®-rated outdoors in. There’s a sparkling blue color leads to a fun, one-of-a-kind space. ceiling fans are also a great way to cut down on AC use and add a pool just outside the window and the unique and stylish touch to a room. owners love the color blue so it was a Tell us about the cabinets in here. natural choice. The Vetrazzo recycled glass JB: The cabinets are a mix of new and THE BATHROOM countertop with the bits of aqua-colored existing. The gray drawers are all new and, Sink faucets and shower fixtures are an easy update to any bottles was our starting point for the surprisingly, the modern blue lacquer cabinets bathroom with many styles and finishes to choose from. Consider blues. But there are shades of turquoise, were existing. We had a bit of trim removed installing low-flow shower heads that consume less water and indigo and aqua throughout the kitchen. then lacquered them in a high-gloss blue and electricity for heating. Sink faucets with aerators are an efficient added pulls for a bright, modern look. purchase when planning to update your bathroom(s) as well. This kitchen features state-of-the- art appliances. Is the client a chef/ What are your favorite elements of THE KITCHEN avid cook? this space? Kitchen appliances come in very sleek and modern designs in 2014 JB: Yes, they both enjoy cooking classes JB: Immediately upon entering this and whether you’re looking for more space for consumables, ovens at Central Market and the CIA and often kitchen one feels happy. The sparkling that can handle multiple dishes or a more powerful dishwasher, there experiment with exotic dishes. Fortunately ThinkGlass™ floating countertop is one of is a set that will match any scheme you have laid out. Just be sure the home came equipped with high-end my favorite elements because it’s inviting and to look for ENERGY STAR®-rated items when designing your new appliances including the Viking® range, Viking® hood and Sub- seems to bring the outdoor pool inside, and looks like floating kitchen to save hundreds of dollars on energy costs per machine. Zero® refrigerator which certainly helped the budget. water which is especially refreshing on a hot summer day. EASY CHANGES, BIG RESULTS I love the visual contrasts. Please tell us about How does this space function for the clients and In the initial phases of redecorating, plan to place furniture away some of the finishes in here –– from the unique work from a design standpoint? from vents so the air-condition/heating vents aren’t blocked and countertops to the playful blue backsplash and JB: They love the bright colors and all the storage and overworked. When replacing lighting, consider desk or reading patterned flooring. countertop space for cooking and just hanging out with friends. lamps to conserve energy as opposed to constantly using overhead JB: The unique mix of finishes includes a veneer bamboo This kitchen shows that functional can be fun and artistic at the lighting. Furthermore, place new light fixtures in the corners of a storage wall that houses the Miele coffee maker and flat screen same time. I loved the finished kitchen as soon as I walked in room to increase the amount of space the light covers. Use LED television; glass tile and countertops; stainless shelves; and even –– it is even prettier than I thought it would be. It just makes bulbs to drastically increase bulb life and use less energy. an unexpected commercial vinyl flooring. The client didn’t want you feel happy. v These small design tips will go a long way for your fresh new tile or wood so we had to get creative and think of another look and your utility bill. For more information, or more details material that would be durable in the kitchen. The flooring, DESIGNER Bradshaw Designs on a location specific home décor ideas with an energy efficient a gray background color with randomly placed blue circles, is 210.824.1535 | www.bradshawdesignsusa.com spin, consult your local REALTOR®. v

50 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com COMMERCIAL n DESIGN

Sandra has literally had her hands in every Custom-made hand-blown Simon Pearce single decision,” says Raiford. “She has deconstructed chandeliers float above the hand-picked everything from the leather booths lining the Sixth Street wall. to the brass elements to the artwork. She “We thought Bess needed to grow up has great taste and knows what she wants and define herself,” says Raiford. “We and how to make it work.” found these special light bulbs that give that Bullock hand-picked the Belgium orange, warm glow and help achieve the linens and modern lace found between the dark, sexy feel we were going for.” booths sitting along the restaurant’s West Removing the black and white It’s been a few years since I’ve dined at Bess Bistro which Sixth Street side, the crushed black velvet photography that previously hung on opened its doors on the corner of West Sixth and San Antonio draperies hanging in front of the two kitchen the columns now exposes more of the Streets eight years ago. But revisiting this locally-loved spot entrances, and the curtains that can conceal original interior brick, and artwork BESS reveals an established restaurant that’s not shying away from diners seated in the private “rockstar” booth imported from London, Paris and New Austin’s evolving culinary scene. Roman Murphy, Bess Bistro’s toward the back of the dining area. Raiford York is currently dispersed throughout new executive chef, is taking Bess in a new direction with his has worked to execute her vision, creating the restaurant. Other updates include fresh approach to New American cuisine and emphasis on farm- the distinguished, luxurious ambiance deep lacquered blacks balanced by soft BISTRO: diners now experience at Bess. beiges on the interior walls; a Binswanger to-table cooking with a modern yet playful approach. Murphy, Tasteful Transformation a pre-med major before attending Le Cordon Bleu College of “I know what Sandra is going for and foxed mirror over the fireplace; diamond Culinary Arts, has spent the past couple of years working in what she is looking for,” says Raiford, who tufted leather covering the booths and By MAURI ELBEL | Photography by JODY HORTON some of Austin’s high-profile restaurants including Jeffrey’s, has witnessed Bess Bistro come into its own in the past year. barstools that were imported from Italy and Germany; and Congress and Peché and witnessing the city’s palate mature. “Bess has been around for eight years. When it started out, it was new tableware ranging from hand blown crystal wine glasses On his fall menu, Asian, French and Spanish elements more casual, a little more bright and lively.” and Schott Zwiesel bar glasses to the La Tavola flatware and combine to yield sophisticated, well-balanced plates like the Once Bess Bistro moved its lunch business over to Walton’s, white porcelain china. n the heart of downtown Austin but tucked away from its chili-crusted hamachi appetizer and savory Berkshire pork the restaurant had a chance to fine-tune its dinner experience. “Since the space is dark, we wanted to lighten it up with bustle, diners sink into plush leather booths and silently chop with caramelized root vegetables and rosemary jus entree. “We wanted Bess to be more refined –– to still have a nice the bright white china to make the food really stand out,” says absorb the speakeasy surroundings that define Bess Bistro. Murphy’s dishes are created with local and seasonal ingredients luxurious feel but without being stuffy,” says Raiford. “About a Raiford. “The china also has a subtle swirl to it which reflects the IAn Old World charm plays throughout the intimate from area purveyors as well as the restaurant’s Morsels Farm, a year ago, we really began focusing on where we should go and warm glow of the lights.” underground space of the Sandra Bullock-owned basement one-acre spread just outside of Austin. what we should do.” Bess Bistro’s updated rooftop patio bar has been given a fresh restaurant housed in the historic 1918 Stratford Arms Building. The building, much like the menu, has also tastefully evolved. Although the ambience at Bess has grown and matured, the look with lush landscaping, a large L-shaped piece of furniture Original exposed brick walls and beam-and-rafter ceilings hint Over its nearly 100-year lifespan, the Stratford Arms Building new updates further enhance the building’s historical charm. and custom-designed pillows and cushions from Shabby Slips at the building’s storied past while a new line-up of inspirational has served roles as varied as a hostel, an apartment, and even a Descending down the stairs into Bess Bistro, visitors are still Interiors. Architect Michael Hsu is currently redesigning the dishes foreshadow its bright future. bank with a vault where the kitchen now exists and a drive-up greeted with the unmistakable feeling that they’ve entered one building’s facade which will provide a facelift to the front of Semolina-crusted artichokes tossed with crispy fried spinach window near the bistro’s entry area. But in the past year, the of Austin’s hidden gems. the building and restaurant. From the decorative tin ceiling served with lemon wheels and garlic aioli and a steaming bowl ambience at Bess Bistro has undergone a transformation with “It was a pretty easy transition that came just by making some down to the rich materials and romantic glow now experienced of sautéed PEI mussels swimming in a spicy tomato broth are a host of stylish updates and renovations including everything minor adjustments,” says Raiford of the recent transformation. throughout the restaurant, it’s the design details that have made placed before us –– a palatable preview to what lies ahead. The from European artwork and Belgium-imported linens to Bevolo “We were already in a basement so there is still this dark, sexy, Bess Bistro blossom into her own. dimly-lit dining room serves as a romantic backdrop as we receive gas lanterns handmade in New Orleans and leathers sourced speakeasy feel.” “The design is all about the details,” says Raiford. “Everything our mains: pan seared diver scallops with sunchoke puree, carrot from Italy and Germany. Despite the dim ambiance of Bess Bistro, the restaurant from the specific leather that we chose down to the flowers in risotto, heirloom carrots and meunière sauce, and duck breast with “Bess still has the sexy speakeasy feel,” says Justin “Raif” remains aglow thanks to the Bevolo gas lanterns handmade in the front of the restaurant to hand soaps and lotions in the sweet potato puree, brown butter roasted salsify, Brussels sprouts Raiford, director of operations. “It is just a refined version.” New Orleans seen on the east and west walls of the dining room bathrooms to the plateware on the tables. It’s just something and huckleberry demi. Before dessert comes –– a triangular puff Bullock, who also owns Bess Bistro’s sister restaurant, Walton’s as well as the entrance and terrace. you don’t see everywhere in Austin.” v pastry wrapped around chocolate and coffee mousse balanced Fancy and Staple, has been highly-involved throughout the “Sandra loved these Bevolo lanterns which are everywhere in with hazelnut mascarpone ice cream –– it’s obvious Bess Bistro’s design since the restaurant’s inception. New Orleans –– it was one of the design elements she wanted BESS BISTRO ON PECAN refined look and revamped menu looks good on her. “From the time when Bess was being developed up until now, to bring to Austin,” says Raiford of the custom-made lanterns. 512.477.2377 | Bessbistro.com

52 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 53 ust ask William Chiego, director of the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, where the coveted Intimate Impressionism from Jthe National Gallery of Art opened at the Stieren Center for Exhibitions in September. The show consists of 68 paintings — intimately scaled still lifes, portraits and landscapes — by Eugène Boudin, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh and other artists from the late 19th and early 20th century artists working in France. It’s the “intimately scaled” part that dictated the design and installation of this once-in-a- lifetime exhibition — this collection has never toured before and San Antonio is one of only five worldwide stops. Most of the works came from the personal collection DR. WILLIAM CHIEGO of Alisa Mellon Bruce and her brother Paul Mellon, children of Washington DC’s National Gallery founder Andrew Mellon. That’s significant, says Chiego, because “the Mellon children collected for their homes and they really lived with these pictures. They’re modest in size, domestic in scale, and very similar to what Mrs. [Marion Koogler] McNay collected for her home.” The resulting design is almost a homelike atmosphere — just the look Chiego was going for. “In a museum context you do a lot of advance planning,” explains Chiego, including using a three- THE ART dimensional scale model “with little paper cutouts of all the paintings, arranging them in the model galleries months in advance” to determine layout OF THE and positioning. To bring down the scale of the lofty Stieren galleries and ensure that the paintings wouldn’t get lost in space, Chiego and his staff added moldings and wainscoting, then painted the wall in Photo courtesy of McNay Art Museum. between a warm grey. The exhibition also benefits EXHIBITION Auguste Renoir, Madame Monet and Her from the Stieren’s natural light. “It makes the By JULIE CATALANO McNay Art Museum photography by MICHAEL JAY SMITH Son, 1874. Oil on canvas. National Gallery pictures come to life,” says Chiego. For the works of Art, Washington, DC, Ailsa Mellon painted outdoors, “you’re seeing them more the way Bruce Collection. the artist saw them.” Next time you stroll through a museum, marveling Every show is different, he adds, recalling one that gave them a few tense moments. The Rodin at the beautifully presented art and artifacts, you exhibition in 1994 featured his monumental masterpiece The Thinker. “We crossed our fingers might want to give a thought to the million tiny and said a prayer that it would go where it needed to go. It just made it through the door of the gallery by a half-inch.” decisions that resulted in that picture perfect “The Andy Warhol exhibition was a lot of fun,” adds Rebecca Dankert, associate registrar for experience. It’s an epic journey of meticulous exhibitions. “The two largest paintings actually came rolled. We assembled the structure for the canvas, research, planning, design and hard work, but stretched it in place on the floor and then hung it on Photo courtesy of McNay Art Museum. the wall.” No matter what the show, “above all, you Vincent van Gogh, Flower Beds in Holland, try to make the art stand out, give it the background much like art itself, the experts makes it look easy ca. 1883. Oil on canvas on wood. National that it needs. I think when our curators design our Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, Collection exhibitions they want people to get a sense of story even when it’s not. of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon. or narrative.”

54 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 55 DECORATOR’S ADVICE OUTSIDE-THE-BOX DESIGN By Catrina Kendrick, Catrina’s Ranch Interiors

ately my design work has become even more interesting and enjoyable than ever. I have The green curtain dress in had the pleasure of working with The Making of Gone With Lsome brilliantly talented new clients who the Wind. Photo by Pete have brought me the most stimulating and Smith. Image courtesy of challenging projects. Harry Ransom Center. Two of my clients, a sister and brother team, own rental beach houses in Port Aransas. These small clusters of beach houses are close enough to town to ride over to the shops, restaurants and local pubs on golf carts, which is the favorite means of transportation in Port Aransas. And here comes my favorite part: My clients each bought the cutest, snappiest golf carts that you have ever seen! Her cart is Movie poster for the original release purple and his cart is orange, and they want me to decorate each of the American film classic house to match the golf carts! The exterior of each beach house “Gone With the Wind.” 1939. already does! Image courtesy of Harry Ransom Center. The main idea for beach rentals is to sleep as many people as you can in comfort. When accommodating these large crews, Set still of Hattie McDaniel and Vivien Leigh Makeup still of Vivien it is essential to have plenty of dining seating and comfy, but for the drapery dress scene. Leigh. Image courtesy of durable, upholstery for the living room TV areas. Each home has Image courtesy of Harry Ransom Center. Harry Ransom Center. four bedrooms and two full baths but no closets. We designed queen-size and twin-size bunk beds with steps instead of ladders, drawers and a built-in closet space to hang clothes. A sense of story certainly drove the design behind Austin’s “A question we had for a long time was how we were going The “Purple House” has an enormous “great room.” I ordered Harry Ransom Center exhibition The Making of Gone With to display the gowns,” says Cathy Henderson, HRC associate two L-shaped, purple microfiber velvet sectionals for the TV the Wind in honor of the iconic film’s 75th anniversary. Unlike director for exhibitions. There was a discussion of having them area that can seat at least ten people. Using turquoise as my the McNay show, this one did not have to travel at all: The HRC under glass in custom made cases, until a casual conversation accent color, I found fabric in purple, orange and turquoise is home to legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick’s with a colleague at the Bullock Texas State History Museum for the pop pillows on the sectionals and an additional hand complete archives — all 5,000 boxes of them acquired in the revealed that they had had four conical risers constructed for a carved occasional chair from Peru, and on the backs of barstools. early 1980s from the Selznick family. furniture exhibition. “We had a fifth one constructed to match,” There is even a turquoise and purple “washed” finish on the large The more than 300 items on display from GWTW barely make says Henderson. The dresses — three original, two replicas — wooden table and chairs. I love how these colors and fabrics a dent in GWTW-related letters, photographs, scene paintings, are displayed in the open, placed singularly among the various blend together. scripts, newspaper clippings and more. “We went through 40,000 sections and giving a thrilling sense of accessibility to visitors. The “Orange House” will be equally distinctive and exciting. pages of documents, there are at least 10,000 photographs alone,” Light levels are kept low to inhibit fading. The interiors of both homes have bleached wood floors and says HRC film curator Steve Wilson. “We did quick digital photos When the show wraps, all of the documents stay in their walls so here I used gray bleached wood for the color of the of everything and rearranged it in chronological order so we could frames until the next exhibition is installed. “Eventually rustic pine dining table, chairs, barstools and end tables. The read it through as it was happening.” everything will come out of the frames to be returned to its two sectionals in the TV area will be covered in orange leather That turned out to be the highly effective design and layout proper place in the archives,” says Henderson. “It comes down a and are to share an assortment of cowhide throw pillows. of the exhibition — visitors are taken through a compelling, lot faster than it goes up.” The accent chair is a gray brindle wingback. I found a large “real time” three-year journey from Margaret Mitchell’s Both exhibitions run through January 4, 2015. v and wonderful lithograph of a Texas map with a rust colored bestselling book in 1936 to one of the most popular films of longhorn in the foreground. The whole house has a rustic- all time through fascinating correspondence between Selznick INTIMATE IMPRESSIONISM FROM contemporary-western feel, if you can imagine that. Don’t and seemingly everyone in the world, the endless search for the THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART ask me to decorate an orange house without throwing a U.T. perfect Scarlett O’Hara, script drafts, notes from the censors, the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio longhorn in there somewhere. v Atlanta premiere, all the way to the 1940 Oscar ceremony where 210.824.5368 | Mcnayart.org the movie won 10 Academy Awards. “The challenge was to fit as So whether it’s a beach house or just your own little retreat, have much as we could into this exhibition,” says Wilson. THE MAKING OF GONE WITH THE WIND fun decorating it! If you run out of ideas, call us at Catrina’s Ranch And then there were Scarlett’s five dresses, including the original Harry Ransom Center, Austin Interiors, where imagination matters. 830.755.6355 / 210.535.3070, “drapery dress” that Scarlett fashions out of green velvet curtains. 512.471.8944 | HRC.utexas.edu Catrinasranchinteriors.com.

56 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com REMODELER’S ADVICE THE OWNERS OF AUSTIN-BASED Push Pull Open Close A&K WOODWORKING AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN CRAFT CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN

INSPIRED BY A olores Davis of CG&S Design-Build explains the importance of form and ROAD TRIP rent and share tools and equipment as well as a large workspace. function in Universal Design. The timeline from idea to real-deal business operations was On July 26, 1984 I was diagnosed By BETH BOND D Photography by brief, and McKeever makes it sounds like a snap, but every step with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was a AMANDA MCKEEVER of the way — building a website, building a brand, building re- rude awakening for a young, 23-year-old lationships with interior designers and, of course, building large newlywed mother with a newborn baby. pieces of wooden furniture — required hard work. And it’s paid Arthritis was for old people, I thought at SAVANA SCHROEDER-BECKMAN, off. The orders have become steady enough that woodworking has the time. The sense of injustice was acute. President, Austin NARI been Nguyen’s full-time work for the past year, and these days he On the way to relearning how to navigate builds two or three larger pieces each month. McKeever handles the physical world, I found out firsthand laser cutting for smaller items such as trinket boxes and candle-lit how important Universal Design concepts lanterns, and also shoots photos and promotes their designs. She are to those with physical disabilities. What explains that their sudden success is a matter of commitment to a I did not know then that I know very well style that matches a look that’s embraced in Austin. now is that Universal Design was going to igrating across the country in 2012, art school grads “We’re from the Northeast originally, and up there you see become an integral part of my life. WE BRING THE SHOWROOM TO YOU. Amanda McKeever and Khiem Nguyen stuffed all a lot of older Victorian houses,” she said. “And the Mid Cen- So what is Universal Design? Universal To set an appointment of their belongings into a Toyota Corolla, ready to tury Modern look works really well with houses here. Having Design is a worldwide movement call 512.694.7762 RODNEY HILL, Mcarve out their shared future. They packed what fit and figured our pieces be able to fit into that aesthetic was great. What we based on the idea that architectural or [email protected]. President, they’d pick up other necessities upon settling in Austin. love about the fusion of Mid Century Modern with Japanese is environments and consumer products NARI San Antonio The promise of creative living in a warmer climate drew the it’s this warm, recognizable piece without being too stark. The should be designed in such a way that young couple from Boston after they’d earned MFA’s at the Mas- Japanese element keeps it fresh and keeps it from being out- they are easily usable and accessible to all people regardless of sachusetts College of Art and Design. Both had studied pho- dated. Khiem’s really into handcarved joinery, like dovetailing, age, size or physical abilities. tography; McKeever explored metal work, and Nguyen pursued and pieces that are put together using chisels will last forever.” When I fell ill I did not “look the part” of someone who had a classical training in woodworking. They meandered on the long A&K cabinets, mini bars and dining tables are in demand, disability. But virtually everything was difficult to do, like climbing drive south, stopping in the arts-centric borough of New Hope, and they’re particularly proud of their latest piece, which looks steps, opening upper cabinets, stepping into a tub to take a shower Pa., where the former studio of George Nakashima, a luminary like a Mid Century record cabinet but incorporates a compart- or even opening a door. So whenever I encountered a ramp that I in the American Studio Furniture movement, is open to visitors. ment for a modern speaker system. They keep busy crafting ev- could easily navigate, or opened lower pullout drawers in cabinets, With the innovative woodworker’s spare style fresh in their erything from beautifully grained cutting boards, sushi plates or experienced a walk-in shower with a seat, I was so grateful. minds and a nearly empty home to outfit, their first collabora- and coasters to heavy mantelpieces and custom countertop in- These experiences led to my passion for Universal Design. tive art project as Texans was apparent: designing and building stallations. Raw materials are sourced from local lumber yards, Universal Design is for everyone. And Universal Design is their own furniture. They envisioned a Mid Century Modern most commonly black walnut, maple and cherry. All A&K piec- beautiful design, too. Back in the old days when the Americans look combined with elements of traditional Japanese design, es are crafted with natural finishes, a nod to Nakashima’s work. with Disabilities Act was new and public spaces were required to each piece defined by simplicity and clean lines. “That stop really inspired us because he respects the wood and accommodate (and could not discriminate against) people with “The first thing we made was a coffee table, then end tables showcases it,” McKeever said of the studio tour in Pennsylvania. disabilities, the design of these spaces were very institutional and side cabinets,” Nguyen said. “We made them exactly how “The style is about keeping things simple and clean and showing looking, more function over form. Contemporary Universal we wanted.” what’s beautiful about the wood.” Design reverses those rudimentary attempts and allows beauty to The newly transplanted couple said they couldn’t believe what A&K designs are sold at The Tinderbox in Houston and online be as important as function. The purest form of design sees both happened next: People paid attention. at Uncommon Goods and Etsy as well as through their website. v of these qualities merge. “We started Instagramming what we were making and inte- My life’s journey has taken me from being a victim of a disease rior designers were reaching out to us,” McKeever said. With A&K WOODWORKING AND DESIGN and dealing with the limitations of the built environment, to an requests for custom orders coming in, “suddenly we had to turn 860.965.5886 | Akwoodanddesign.com empowered individual that plays a role in creating better, more everything into a real brand quicker than we expected we would. accessible spaces through the power of design. The more awareness It’s what we had always wanted.” we can create about these important innovations, the quicker Thanks to social media and word of mouth among designers, our societies will arrive at a more usable and more aesthetically A&K Woodworking and Design was born almost in a flash. Spe- beautiful world. v cializing in credenzas, cabinets and other functional case pieces, the talented pair collaborate on designs — often with input To find a professional remodeler who can incorporate Universal from customers as well. Then Nguyen crafts each piece by hand Design principles in your home, visit: Austinnari.org or at Edwood Studio Co-Op in East Austin, where woodworkers Remodelsanantonio.org.

58 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com FOOD n DESIGN like a cloud, this year-old restaurant’s menu temporarily lin- gers over one region of the country before drifting to the next. The most recent menu was themed on Mexico City’s metro system, offering sophisticated versions of street food sold at particular subway stops. Petite tamales shaped into modernist PASSPORT TO cubes and artful platings of fresas con crema were so well-re- ceived that Galicia extended that menu’s run for an additional three weeks. LATIN Currently, the pine trees, snowstorms and ranching culture of the state of Chihuahua serve as inspiration for Mixtli’s menu. Look for a hint of Douglas fir flavor in the gin-based aperitif, a snow-like sorbet for the intermezzo course and beef throughout. AMERICA For added authenticity, cheeses and butter made by Mennonites By BETH BOND in Chihuahua are flown in each week. Innovation and respect for tradition coexist in the 40-by-10- foot train car that houses Mixtli. Like other chefs specializing in fine dining, Galicia gets high-tech with liquid nitrogen and Look out, Chicago. The fine dining scene in other advanced kitchen trickery. But he also uses a 120-year-old grinding stone called a metate to process cocoa beans to make San Antonio may be waging an ambitious rivalry. chocolate in-house. He spends a good deal of time researching pre-Hispanic cooking methods to incorporate them into his A town where good eating has long meant menus. One of his most prized (and frequently referenced) pos- traditional Tex-Mex is now home to the type sessions? His great-grandmother’s handwritten notes from culi- nary school in Mexico City in the late 1920s. of daring menus more typically associated Galicia is convinced that San Antonio can support two res- taurants like NAO and Mixtli — plus more. The city’s swell of with the Windy City. NAO top-tier restaurants in recent years inspires him. “People are less afraid of doing their own thing,” he said of San Antonio chefs. “The more people open up shop, the better it is for all of us.” Mixtli seats 12 people for dinner each night for $85 each, and advance reservations are required. The Chihuahua menu will be course is a choice between solterito, a hominy and fresh cheese served through October 25, followed by Michoacan: The Soul salad with pickled red onion, a yellow pepper called aji amarillo AO and Mixtli are perhaps San Antonio’s two over time will feature foods from each of Mexico’s 31 states. Chef of Mexico from November 1 through February 23. and grilled bay scallops; or tiradito uni, made with ahi tuna, most culinarily restless establishments. Both Diego Galicia aims for the dining experience to do nothing less sea urchin, tamarind, soy, ginger, green onion, sweet potato opened within the past two years with similarly than expand customers’ thinking about Mexican gastronomy. NAO and purple potato crisp. The menu continues with either the bold concepts: their menus are fleeting affairs “It’s a lesson for people to know that crunchy tacos — that’s 210.554.6484 | Naorestaurant.com beef dish lomo saltado or a dish called tacu tacu with aji rocoto that change dramatically every several weeks. not it,” he said. “Sopapillas? That’s not it. It’s so different region 312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78215 cream, chicken cutlet and a fried egg. NIn that way, they take after famed Chicago chef Grant Achatz’s to region. It’s like a rich history lesson, and we want to patch it Photography by Aiessa Ammeter, courtesy of Nao “Rice and beans is such a staple food for everybody — from Next Restaurant, which was the first to approach an in-demand up and preserve Mexican history.” Like a hospital with a residency program, NAO (pronounced New Orleans to the Caribbean to South America,” Lopez said. dining experience like a concert or sporting event by selling tick- Mixtli means “cloud” in the Aztec language of Nahuatl, and “nay-oh”) is a high-stakes proving ground for professionals ac- “Tacu tacu is a rice and bean cake flavored with ginger and ets in advance. Mixtli also sells tickets, and quiring hands-on experience in the final stage of their educa- topped with a fried egg, and it just makes my day.” its menu is frequently revamped to feature tion. Though its kitchen is staffed entirely by students of the The lomo saltado is sirloin with caramelized onions and to- food from different eras and areas of Mex- Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus, its quality matoes, siyau reduction (a less salty, more vinegar-like Peruvian ico. At NAO, the payment transactions is decidedly non-amateur. version of soy sauce), homemade fries and a scallion emulsion. are traditional, but the rotating focus on But there’s more going on than deft execution; the flavors on For dessert, there is squash fried dumplings with spiced honey the hyper-regional cooking styles of South the plate here reflect intriguing ideas about South American cul- and lucuma fruit ice cream in a dish called picarones con chan- America keeps diners on their toes. ture. The current tasting menu, designed by Chef Geronimo caca and lucuma. Lopez, showcases Peru’s Asian roots. The nation has one of the NAO’s beverage manager, Tim Bryand, handcrafts a signature MIXTLI largest Japanese communities outside of Japan, and the regional amarillo punch of Peruvian pisco, aji amarillo, lemon, sugar and 210.535.5076 foodways have merged naturally to form a style known as Nik- pineapple. Restaurantmixtli.com kei. Lopez describes it as “the beautiful anomaly of Japanese Beginning October 21 through December 1, Puerto Rican 5251 McCullough Ave., food with the more rustic and plentiful presentation of Peruvian cuisine will be featured, followed by dishes from the Amazon, San Antonio, TX 78212 food.” The country is also home to a significant Chinese popula- The Gaucho Kitchen, Modern Mexico and Venezuela – Carib- Photography by Casey Howell, tion, and Chinese-Peruvian food, or Chifa, has become one of bean Crossroads. courtesy of Mixtli its most popular cuisines. Think Chinese cooking techniques “You get to do a little trip without moving,” said Lopez, a Dinners at Mixtli (said “meesh-tlee”) are applied to ingredients from the Amazon. native of Caracas, Venezuela. “We try to be flavor-wise and designed to be expansive — and not just The special “Asian Roots of Peru” three-course tasting menu technique-wise as traditional as possible but presentation-wise because they span eight to 12 courses and ($42) will be available through Monday, October 20. The first we want to be more modern.” v

60 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 61 FABULOUS n FINDS DESTINATION: HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERIES TEXAS STATE CEMETERY By JULIE CATALANO

TEXAS STATE CEMETERY GLENWOOD CEMETERY ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

Edward Burleson — the first occupant of the cemetery on its Their stillness draws founding in 1851 — the 21-acre TSC is just one mile east of downtown’s capitol building. Austin’s hilltop gravesite “is thousands of visitors to the focal point of the cemetery,” adds Bradley, but governors peaceful oases where John Connally, Ann Richards, “Ma” and “Pa” Ferguson and nine others also draw interested visitors, as do such luminaries some of Texas’ most as author James Michener, folklorist James Frank Dobie, and famous — and infamous politician and educator Barbara Jordan. The grounds them- — sons and daughters selves underwent a $5 million renovation in the mid-1990s, TEXAS STATE CEMETERY, AUSTIN says Bradley, and are “the biggest selling point, better than lay. From the humblest 909 Navasota Street most country clubs.” Each year more than 15,000 students marker to the most 512.463.0605 | Cemetery.state.tx.us visit what Bradley calls “an outdoor museum. We teach Texas graves on San Antonio’s east side are a study in diversity — City Photography by W. K. Erwin elaborate monument, history by walking through the cemetery.” Open 365 days a Cemeteries 1-6, Agudas Achim, African-American, Knights of There are two ways to qualify for burial at year, free guided 45-60 minute group tours are held Monday- Pythias, Hermann Sons, Dignowity, St. Joseph’s Catholic, and these final resting places Texas State Cemetery: 1) be automatically eli- Friday. Reservations are required; call 512.463.6600. A self- the Confederate Cemetery are just a few of the mind-boggling serve as living history gible by law as a state official such as judges, guided audio tour can be obtained at the visitor’s center or array of 31 individual cemeteries. Dating back to the 1850s, legislators and state board members, or 2) make downloaded from the website. members of fraternal and military organizations, business lead- lessons where characters an outstanding contribution to Texas in some ers, and some of the most familiar names in the city are found who played a part both way — art, sports, education, business, philan- here, including notable King William family grave sites of large and small in the thropy, literature and the like. “Not everybody EASTSIDE CEMETERY DISTRICT, Steves, Guenther and Groos, and household names like Frost, is approved,” says Harry Bradley, longtime SAN ANTONIO Tobin, Maverick and Menger. The markers are mostly mod- story of Texas are gone superintendent of the only official state cem- Boundaries: East Commerce and S. New Braunfels est, but there are some standouts: Ludwig Mahncke’s tree-trunk but not forgotten. etery in the country, “but people usually don’t 210.215.9274 | Sanantonio.gov/historic/ style monument is an example of the Woodmen of the World apply unless they think they have a chance.” Photography courtesy of San Antonio Office monuments, fitting for the San Antonio Parks Commissioner; Home to legendary Texas figures like Stephen of Historic Preservation the mausoleum of Clara Driscoll (“Savior of the Alamo”) in F. Austin (“the Father of Texas”) and General Listed as a National Register Historic District, 103 acres of the Alamo Masonic Lodge cemetery; and the “Woman with

62 URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO urbanhomemagazine.com urbanhomemagazine.com URBAN HOME AUSTIN – SAN ANTONIO 63 Children” statue at the Winn family gravesite carved by Italian sculptor Pompeo Coppini, best known for the heroes cenotaph in front of the Alamo. Ironically, a simple stone marks what lies beneath — by far the most unusual grave in this or any cem- etery, that of millionaire oil widow Sandra West, whose last wish was that she be buried in a lace nightgown behind the wheel of her favorite Ferrari. She got her wish, and both driver and car rest forever in Alamo Masonic Lodge cemetery. Guided tours are seasonal; call the San Antonio Office of Historic Preserva- tion or check their website for special events. For self-guided tours, search the website of the Office of Cultural Affairs Neigh- borhood Tours (saculturaltours.com) for park and walk maps of City Cemeteries Nos. 1, 5 and 6.

GLENWOOD CEMETERY, HOUSTON 2525 Washington Avenue 713.864.7886 | Glenwoodcemetery.org Photography courtesy of Preservation Houston One of the most beautiful cemeteries in the state, the pri- vately-owned Glenwood was established in 1871 along the north bank of the Buffalo Bayou in the style of 19th century romantic garden cemeteries that took advantage of natural features and rural settings. The result is 88 acres of serene, parklike atmosphere with curving paths and stunning statu- ary — the perfect ambience for the who’s who of Houston and other prominent citizens. “Glenwood is unique in that it has hillsides,” says Richard Ambrus, executive director, “and there are lots of different venues within the cemetery, each with its own style.” Undoubtedly its most famous resident is billion- aire Howard Hughes, whose family plot (he’s buried with his parents – bottom right photo) is “rather understated and con- servative,” says Ambrus. Other notables include film legend sons, architecture walks chairman at PH. “Everybody’s curious Gene Tierney (Lee), the last president of the Republic of Texas about who is buried there.” (Private tours for individuals and Anson Jones, impresario Edna Saunders, Texas Governor Ross groups can be arranged in advance by contacting the cemetery Sterling, and Charlotte Baldwin Allen, known as “the mother directly.) The bucolic surroundings provide an alluring oth- of Houston.” Guided 90-minute walking tours are held on the erworldly feeling that draws joggers, bicyclists, even (leashed) fourth Saturday of February, May, August and November, in dog walkers. “Glenwood is a good place to find your center conjunction with Preservation Houston (preservationhouston. in the middle of all the construction going on in Houston,” org) who has been giving Glenwood tours for about 30 years. says Parsons. “It’s the one thing that doesn’t change.” For fur- Admission is $10 per person by reservation, and the very pop- ther reading: “Houston’s Silent Garden: Glenwood Cemetery, ular public tours “end up selling out every time,” says Jim Par- 1871-2009” (University of Texas Press, 2010). v

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