Elephant House.

Title:: Elephant House
Architect:: Faye + Walker Architecture
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Building style:: Modern
Photographers:: Leonid Furmansky

Elephant House

The seed for the Elephant House came in the form of a particular material; corrugated fiber cement panels. This material has been in use for some time in Europe, primarily as roofing material for large industrial buildings. There is no other way to describe the appearance and texture of the material than to compare it to the hide of an elephant.

The form of the house is simple and monolithic, portrayed as if in the midst of an archaeological dig, propped up on wooden supports as the interior, rendered in red handmade brick, is revealed through the process of subtraction. The deck between the house and garage creates an open air plaza, upon which the ever-present breeze can be enjoyed.

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Faye + Walker Architecture. Faye + Walker is an Austin based multidisciplinary firm working primarily in the medium of Architecture. Our vision is to facilitate thoughtful dialog about space, function and individuality. We work to create spaces that are experienced not just physically or visually, but emotionally and intuitively. Through the design process we encourage clients to learn more about themselves and how they interact with the built environment. Our approach is based on communication, patience, sensitivity and respect. We work collaboratively to achieve simple, unique design solutions. We are sensitive to the consequences of our work and give attention to the economic, ecological, social and emotional context of each project. Beyond meeting individual client needs Faye + Walker strives to participate in a larger conversation about design and art through community involvement. We aim to create a portfolio not just of architectural projects but also public and private artworks.