FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT
FLOOR PLAN - GARAGE / MAIN / DECK
AXON - NORTH EAST
AXON - NORTH WEST
All projects below were designed in conjunction with other architects or firms. Team collaborations allow for a greater range of expertise and can enhance the outcome of the project. As we were told when we were young, two heads are better than one (and many heads are even better!).
ELK RUN residence
w/ Trulinea Architects, Telluride, Colorado
Single family second home located in Elk Run suburb outside of Telluride. All focus leads the eye to stunning views of Mount Wilson with an emphasis on privacy and a feel of seclusion.
BENCHMARK ADDITION
w/ Trulinea Architects, Mountain Village, Colorado
Garage, 3 bedroom and spa addition to single family second home located in the Mountain Village. Bedrooms and services spaces are loaded into a tunnel that serves as a connector between the garage and spa addition and the existing home.
aldasoro ranch residence
w/ Trulinea Architects, Telluride, Colorado
A young couple ready to start their family in Telluride purchased one of the highest lots in Aldasoro Ranch. The views are expansive and the weather is challenging at this small single family residence.
travis county commissioners court
w/ Flintco LLC, Austin, Texas
Courtroom and ancillary facilities for county seat. Role in project was to run clash detection, coordinate all scopes of work prior to construction and manage quality control on site throughout construction phase.
lance armstrong foundation
w/ Bommarito Group, Austin, Texas
Corporate offices for non profit group in existing warehouse. Design used sustainable materials to differentiate between program and space while maintaining an overall open floor plan and collaborative feel.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE RESIDENCE
w/ Shift Architects, Mountain Village, Colorado
Single family residence for a full time local resident with mobility disabilities. High profile site adjacent to golf course with sweeping views coupled with a need for privacy and wide routes for wheel chair a
Hospitality projects allow for higher budgets and increased opportunities for creativity. Our goal is to embody the theme of the surrounding region as visitors to these buildings are often tourists looking to immerse themselves in a new area or experience.
ZERCHER BRAND MEATS
Blanco, Texas
A property geared towards the sustainable raising of animals for small scale meat production. On the site was the shell of an existing dairy cow barn. A commercial grade kitchen, private bath and bedroom were carved out of the interior while maintaining a rustic ambiance created primarily from reclaimed materials.
THE BEAT
Carbondale, Colorado
Restaraunteers Lucy & Tobyn, are locals to the Western Slope and have a passion for inventive vegetarian cuisine. This remodel of a historic building in downtown Carbondale gave them a space where they are able to share their gift with their community.
SCENIC VIEW INN
Moab, Utah
A commercial corridor along the highway south of Moab is the ideal location for several up and coming hotels. This particular project preserves half of the site for long term local housing and gives the remainder of the property over to an 80 unit hotel with a design that references the surrounding colors and textures of the desert.
LEWIS WINES
Wine Trail, Johnson City, Texas
Nestled on a knoll outside of Johnson City, Texas, the production facilities for Lewis Wines has interior, exterior, vertical and horizontal space for all phases of the wine making process. We are thrilled that the iconic shape of the building graced the original label!
compass rose cellars
Hye, Texas
A tasting room with adjacent individual hotel 'casitas' for a winery in the central Texas hill country. The 100 acre property with sweeping views hosts ample opportunities for future projects: event space, more casitas of varying size and tasting room expansion.
FLOOR PLAN - MAIN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN - LOWER LEVEL
SOUTH ELEVATION
INTERIOR DETAIL - FIREPLACE
EXTERIOR MATERIALS
Specializing in regional architecture tailored to the individual client and site. Our expertise ranges from the humid climate of central Texas, to the snowy extremes of the Rocky Mountains Western Slope, to the desert heat of South Eastern Utah.
FLOOR PLAN - MAIN LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN - LOWER LEVEL
MODEL - OVERVIEW
MODEL - WEST
MODEL - EAST
ELEVATION - ENTRY
ELEVATION - LIVING SPACES
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
INTERIOR AXON - KITCHEN TO DINING
INTERIOR AXON - LIVING
INTERIOR AXON - LIVING TO DINING
EXTERIOR AXON - SOUTH EAST ENTRY
EXTERIOR AXON - SOUTH WEST LIVING
Residential
To be involved in a small scale project from start to finish results in an entirely cohesive project. Clients let us in to the privacy of their day to day lives so we may design a space for them that meets their individual needs. It is a treat beyond explanation when these close teams meet the occupancy finish line together.
Whitehorse Backhouse
MOAB, UTAH
balcones remodel
Austin, Texas
Balcones Drive is a highly sought after residential street in Austin. The mid century homes are on large lots and have often undergone several renovations in their lifetime. This home was one of the last on its block to be remodeled to a more modern ATX style.
TARRY TOWN BACK HOUSE
Ancillary Building, Austin, Texas
Homes in the Tarry Town neighborhood are typically small. The Nelson home was no exception with only two bedrooms and two baths in the existing front house. In order to provide space for visitors and families, an ancillary structure in the backyard acts as both a hub for entertaining and a third, private, bedroom and bath.
JEREMY RANCH WORKSHOP
Park City, Utah
This family has lived in the same home for more than a decade. Although it suits them well, the husband of the couple is an amateur fly rod maker and required more space to work on his craft. The structure will also double as a guest house when needed.
BRIGHTON ESTATES RESIDENCE
Deer Valley, Utah
Brighton Estates is road accessible during the summer, but can only be reached on skis or via snowmobile during the winter. This compact resilient home mirrors the strength of a Client willing to go the extra mile for their dream home and location. Both embrace and revere their natural surroundings.
RENDERING ENTRY
FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT
FLOOR PLAN - MAIN
AXON NORTH WEST
SECTION
AXON FROM MURPHY
AXON FROM ENTRY DRIVEWAY
FOURPLEX FLOOR PLAN
FOURPLEX ROOF PLAN
SCHEMATIC - PING PONG
SCHEMATIC - COFFEE BAR
SCHEMATIC - LIBRARY
AUSTIN COMMUTER TRAIN STATION
DRUM SET PLATFORM AND STORAGE
CHILE VACATION HOME
SMART CAR DEALERSHIP
DOG PARK PAVILION AND DIGESTER
DIGESTER DIAGRAM
MAP MUSEUM
URBAN WINERY AND MUSEUM
NEW ORLEANS MAUSOLEUM
The studio is the one place an architect's mind and creativity can run free. Free from budgets and schedules and the complications of construction. Thus, the products of that environment show a level of inventiveness that could only arise from their purely theoretical nature.
renderings
Not everyone can see design intent through 2D drawings. The rendering is the piece that bridges the gap between what an architect sees in their mind and their audience. It is a mechanism to convey concepts in a manner that can be comprehended by all.
drafting
2 dimensional representations of design ideas are arguably the most important facet of an architect's job. This is the sole way that design intent is portrayed to the construction team. Development of methods that effectively describe that intent is truly the key.
mixed media
It is said that there is a connection between the hand and the brain that cannot be mimicked through a computer. These pieces are all a culmination of medias from ink to paint to wood that explore that connectivity.
what will inspire YOU
Specializing in regional architecture tailored to the individual client and site. Our expertise ranges from the humid climate of central Texas, to the snowy extremes of the Rocky Mountains Western Slope, to the desert heat of South Eastern Utah.
SITE PLAN
ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN
SINGLE ROOM CASITAS
KITCHENETTE
BEDROOM
BATH
TASTING ROOM
ENTRY
INTERIOR
PATIO
All markets that A^2 services face challenges providing sufficient housing stock to accommodate their local work forces. More and more, we have found ourselves focusing to help fulfill those needs in the communities we serve.
ELMWOOD STUDENT HOUSING
Austin, Texas
Student housing is difficult to come by near the University of Texas at Austin. One savvy developer has combined a double corner lot and maximized the space with the design of a 6 unit, 28 bedroom student housing project.
MAGNA MIXED USED
Magna, Utah
Salt Lake City rental units are becoming increasingly sparse forcing those searching for housing to look outside the city center. Magna is a short drive away from SLC downtown and offers affordable opportunities for developers to pursue housing projects.
HOYT TOWN HOMES
Salt Lake City, Utah
Infill development of single family lots in SLC is proving an effective method of densification. Town homes maintain the scale of the neighborhood while minimizing setback requirements between units.
moab workforce housing
Moab, Utah
Tourist economies across the West are experiencing an influx of 2nd home owners and vacationers that are taking inventory away from long term housing. Private developers aim to increase the number of units for the workforce that makes this town run.
hemphill commons
Austin, Texas
Nestled among older and larger multifamily projects, a single family home in ill repair is being replaced by a 7 unit, 4 story structure with podium parking below. The design pays homage to the mid century surrounding neighborhood with a clean modern flare.
MURPHY DESERT BUNGALOWS
Moab, Utah
Cascading down a series of terraces along the hills east of the valley are tiny homes in the form of duplexes and four-plexes. The Moab lifestyle requires less conditioned space but an emphasis on access to the outdoors with exterior storage for adventure toys and gear.
FLOOR PLAN - GROUND LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN - MIDDLE LEVEL
FLOOR PLAN - UPPER LEVEL
SITE SECTION
EFFICIENCY PLAN
TWO BEDROOM PLAN
CIRCULATION STUDY BETWEEN BUILDINGS
SCHEMATIC EXTERIOR STUDIES
Commercial projects require a high level of finish and furniture selections to maintain their original design aesthetic despite heavy daily use. Whether an interior project or a full ground up design, the A^2 team has the expertise to make critical decisions for the longevity of these demanding projects.
homeaway customer service center
Austin, Texas
Customer service may be one of the most daunting jobs at Homeaway. This 48,000 sf office is intended to make the daily grind just a little more enjoyable. The design includes sleeping areas, lounges, meeting rooms and collaboration space.
wabi sabi community work space
Moab, Utah
This design was developed as an interior renovation in response to a grant for communal work spaces in rural towns in the West. Although the project did not come to fruition, the excitement surrounding the design has shown Moab is ready for this type space!
HOMEAWAY UX STUDIO
The Domain, Austin, Texas
The UX Team are Homeaway's internal designers. They are responsible for the interface you see when visiting the mobile or desktop websites, the cornerstone of their web based product. Such a team requires a creative, collaborative space out of the norm for the traditional Homeaway office.
ucb offices & boxing gym
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mixed use buildings are not a new concept in city centers; but this project has a new flare. As an avid boxing fan as well as a renowned local politician, this Client knew the value to the neighborhood of a small boutique gym. We coupled that community use with rentable commercial space, a rooftop deck and personal offices for the Clients own business.
Multi Family
All markets that A^2 services face challenges providing sufficient housing stock to accommodate their local work forces. More and more, we have found ourselves focusing to help fulfill those needs in the communities we serve.
ELMWOOD STUDENT HOUSING
Austin, Texas
Student housing is difficult to come by near the University of Texas at Austin. One savvy developer has combined a double corner lot and maximized the space with the design of a 6 unit, 28 bedroom student housing project.
MAGNA MIXED USED
Magna, Utah
Salt Lake City rental units are becoming increasingly sparse forcing those searching for housing to look outside the city center. Magna is a short drive away from SLC downtown and offers affordable opportunities for developers to pursue housing projects.
HOYT TOWN HOMES
Salt Lake City, Utah
Infill development of single family lots in SLC is proving an effective method of densification. Town homes maintain the scale of the neighborhood while minimizing setback requirements between units.
moab workforce housing
Moab, Utah
Tourist economies across the West are experiencing an influx of 2nd home owners and vacationers that are taking inventory away from long term housing. Private developers aim to increase the number of units for the workforce that makes this town run.
hemphill commons
Austin, Texas
Nestled among older and larger multifamily projects, a single family home in ill repair is being replaced by a 7 unit, 4 story structure with podium parking below. The design pays homage to the mid century surrounding neighborhood with a clean modern flare.
MURPHY DESERT BUNGALOWS
Moab, Utah
Cascading down a series of terraces along the hills east of the valley are tiny homes in the form of duplexes and four-plexes. The Moab lifestyle requires less conditioned space but an emphasis on access to the outdoors with exterior storage for adventure toys and gear.
Our primary office is in the center of Moab, Utah, a thriving tourist town surrounded by national parks and red rock desert. We also work in Colorado’s Western Slope, the Park City/ Salt lake city Area and Austin. However, we are always open to exploring new regions and have worked on projects in Vermont, New Mexico, Arizona and Montana.
Clients often ask me what style I prefer to design. The answer to this question is the same regardless of the scale of the project, the location, the client, or the budget. CONTEXT: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea and in terms which can be fully understood and assessed.
Every project comes with its own excitement and set of challenges. At Architectural Squared, our goal is to provide the best possible solution given the criteria you and your project bring to the table. The best results come with involvement from inception to occupancy.
Courtney was born and raised in Austin and graduated from the University of Texas School of Architecture for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Following school, she worked in the commercial construction field followed by residential design in Telluride, Colorado. Extensive travel has expanded Courtney’s design experience and provided a varied perspective and breadth of knowledge that allows her to design in nearly any climate - physical or social.
