This couple in Austin, Texas, loved their home, but they didn’t like that it didn’t have covered parking or a place to safely store electric bikes, throw an outdoor party or let their French bulldog, Cash, roam freely. They embarked on a long design journey with Dick Clark + Associates and Stephen Thomas Construction to add elegance and functionality to their steep front yard.
“This project required a variance, and the permitting process was long and challenging,” says project manager Bob Perez. “From the time the architects started the design to the time we finished building, it took about two years.” Fortunately, the couple’s patience has paid off. They now have a two-car garage, a secured bike garage, a reworked entryway, an expanded patio that includes an outdoor kitchen and covered area, and complete outdoor smart home technology for fans, heaters, lighting, speakers and misters.
