Best New Amidst Old

300 Academy

When the plans went in, no doubt there were more than a few raised eyebrows around the South Austin neighborhood, but the finished building stands as a testament to how contemporary and classic can coexist peacefully. Richard Vargas, the architect of this grand design, went for what he refers to as "modern Victorian" - a term and concept one can only understand by viewing it for oneself. And if ever you've doubted that steel, stone, and glass could seem warm and inviting, you only need to drive by this structure to erase all doubt.

Richard Vargas Architecture
512/444-8902

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