Baldrige Architects arrives in the Texas hills
Built on an active ranch on the outskirts of Fredericksburg, texas, Roam Ranch stands as the latest project by Austin-based studio Baldrige Architects. This single family home is located on a lot of 4,362 sqft. House It embodies a design-minded fusion of contemporary architecture and Central Texas aesthetics.
The client, who had previously worked with Baldrige Architects to design a modern home in Austin, Texas, was looking for a change of pace. Eager to escape the constraints of city life, they returned to the company with a vision of building a new home on Force of Nature, a ranch property that practices sustainable bison and turkey farming. . Unlike urban residences, this new residence also needed to accommodate business activities, such as recording podcasts and hosting educational events.
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Excerpt from Legacy of the Wandering Ranch
of team Baldridge Architects worked with the client to create a space that continues the Roam Ranch tradition and incorporates contemporary elements. Importantly, they wanted to retain two existing structures on the premises: a dedicated kitchen and dining area, and a separate sleeping volume.
In the end, the group achieved a cohesive design that balanced old and new. A bedroom, carport, kitchen, office space, great room and gym are all combined under his one roof. The architects used a corrugated polycarbonate roof that matches the existing structure along the entrance and carport while allowing natural light into the existing rooms. The resulting structure evokes a reinterpretation of the classic Central Texas “dog run” house.
Roam Ranch is a modern country home designed by Baldrige Architects.
Contemporary design for working ranches
The design of the Roam Ranch home by Baldridge Architecture was driven by practical challenges. The client was required to continue living within the existing building during construction, even with a newborn baby in tow. The architects made sure to design with continued occupancy in mind during construction. However, these logistical considerations remain invisible in the final product, which represents a fully resolved space. This attention to detail is evident in subtle design elements, such as the rough stone hearth integrated with the floor and the way the flitch beam and steel structure provide additional support for cantilevered sections of the site.
The 4,362 square foot home is located on a working ranch where the owners practice sustainable agriculture.
The client previously worked with Baldrige Architects on a modern home in Austin.
Design incorporates two existing structures on site while maintaining modern style