House 334, San Antonio Renovated Home, Architecture Images, Texas Property
House 334 in San Antonio
American Building Renovation Project in Texas, United States of America – design by Craig McMahon Architects
Sep 29, 2017
House 334
Design: Craig McMahon Architects
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
House 334 in San Antonio

This newly renovated 2200 s.f. home is currently for a family of three. Located in Alamo Heights, a small city within the City of San Antonio, the property was purchased to explore a different way of living on the smaller 50? wide lots found in the area. Looking to downsize after older children were out of the house as well as being frustrated with recent intrusion of overbuilt newer homes on similar lots built for resale, the main design goal was to create a compact one story modern open home with interconnected outdoor living spaces, showing how a family can comfortably live on a compact site without sacrificing space, quality or use.
Who are the clients and what’s interesting about them"

The project is a personal design-build project for both the Architect (husband) and Interior Designer (wife) who have been exploring personal projects in their family homes for years-dating back to the 80’s starting in California. This project being their 5th major remodel/addition for their family.

What were the key challenges"

The existing 1200 s.f. one story two bedroom/two bath home sat upon a small 50? x 150? lot that included m...