In 2023, we made a conscious effort to showcase more custom projects. And we did just that. From full-home case studies to close examinations of specific custom elements—like entryways, fireplaces, and an 11-foot free-standing wine cube, to name a few—we shined a spotlight on several custom projects that we’re not only inspiring but educational in their designs and construction.
We’ve organized those stories below for easy reference and consumption. And keep checking Custom Builder throughout 2024 for even more case studies and Design Details.
Full-Home Case Studies
Hosting Multiple Generations for Generations to ComeDespite juggling numerous program and site considerations, architect Joel Wenzel designed a long-lasting, multi-generational retreat that nestles seamlessly into its bucolic surroundings… Read More
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern LivingThis vacation home from House + House Architects and builder Womack Construction pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method... Read More
Delicate Details Rendered in Robust Rammed EarthPeople have been building with rammed earth for than a thousand years, so why is it still seen as an alternative form of construction? The CALX Cabin, by builder Earthform Design and designer Brandon Gore, is a sterling example of what is possible when building custom with rammed earth… Read More
Design Details
An Indoor-Outdoor Fireplace That Preserves Livable SpaceThe Tributary Residence, designed by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes (M-T-N Design) and builder Rand Olsen Construction, includes a unique double-sided Isokern fireplace that combines gas and wood-burning elements while serving both outdoor and indoor spaces... Read More
A Lakefront Dock That Embraces Indoor/Outdoor LivingThis screened dock on Hog Pen Creek in Austin, Texas takes its design cues from the home's numerous indoor/outdoor living spaces... Read More
