The house, designed by Austin architect A.D. Stenger as his personal residence, had suffered decades of neglect and ill-advised modifications. Working with a restrained hand and a modest budget, Sampley reorganized the interior spaces to build on the house’s existing charms. He pushed the...
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This house in Austin’s Bouldin neighborhood is an exercise in efficiency and invention. The site’s three heritage trees drove the design, whose interplay of Hardiplank, wood, metal, and glass is enhanced by thoughtful details and clever spatial...
A seemingly nondescript 1960s era ranch house in Barton Hills was in need of simple space reconfiguration and expansion to update its plan to meet the needs of modern living. To add living space Sampley enclosed the existing carport, creating an expanded living room with generous windows that is...
This remodel of a South Austin bungalow re-envisions its boxy interiors to accommodate the open, multifunctional spaces needed for a family of four. A central walnut “cube” divides the long main space and provides a different functionality on each side, from piano “nook” to...
This house embraces the context of its established south Austin neighborhood in form and material while also adopting sustainable design strategies and incorporating a open, modern plan. The traditional gable forms, an inset front porch, and horizontal siding reflect the character of the...
Stuart Sampley Architect is a full-service residential architectural practice. Drawing from successes of the past, Stuart designs homes that are thoughtful, modest and adapt to today's climate demands while honoring the distinctive spirit of Austin neighborhoods.