McKinney York Team
- Heather H. McKinney, FAIA, LEED AP
- Brian Carlson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
- Courtney Tarr, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
- Alex Morris
Project Details
Downhill from the main house and overlooking the lake, this small pavilion and pool serve as a respite for Nebraska snowbirds. A simple rectangle with massive retractable openings, the pavilion is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and funnel views through to the pool and lake. It is nestled into the hill to form a recreation space that is truly connected to the landscape.
To minimize the impact of the pavilion on views from the main house and to provide a wildflower spring for the Texas-born client, a meadow was created on the roof of the pavilion. With slow moving fans and a neutral interior palette, this is a place to slow down, relax and watch the colors of sky and water change from sunrise to sunset.
Awards
- Austin Home Magazine, Best Residential Swimming Pool/Spa, 2020
Publications
- Austin - San Antonio Magazine, Best Residential Swimming Pool / Spa, Mar 2021
- San Antonio Magazine, The 2021 Home & Design Winners: Exteriors, Apr 2021
- Spectacular Women Of Architecture & Design Texas, by Jolie Carpenter Berry
