Renovation and restoration at The River Oaks motor court in Medina, Texas continues. Twelve long-neglected cabins are being lovingly brought back to life. Once common throughout the country, the motor court facility was created to serve the growing popularity of automobile travel in the early 20th Century. Most were developed, like River Oaks, by local business people, and were often run as a ... Read More
Adaptive Re-use / Historic Preservation / Preservation / Adaptive Reuse / Presentations / Architecture
Though many of our lives have seen dramatic changes over the past few weeks, construction continues at our Belvedere Residence. A recent wine and cheese site visit just before the shelter-in-place orders gave us a delightful walkthrough with the owners and general contractor. The roof was being installed while we met and the following weeks have included the addition of gyp. board and trim on ... Read More
Residential Design & Construction / Sustainable Deisgn / Residential
Heimsath Architects joined with parishioners, parents, teachers and board members for an exciting kick-off community forum at Calvary Episcopal School in Bastrop, TX. Saturday's weather cooperated and the groups were able to tour and assess their current facilities in glorious sunshine! Many ideas about the new campus were shared and discussed in this first of two master plan events. We look ... Read More
Design Process / Master Plan / Site Development / Schools / Religious Education / Master Planning / Presentations / Architecture
The River Oaks motor court in Medina is currently undergoing some major renovation and restoration! The twelve long-neglected cabins are being lovingly brought back to life through the work of a dedicated owner, Big Rock Road Construction, Heimsath Architects and their consultants. The finishing touches are being added to Cabin #7 (known as the Listening Room) which features a space for music ... Read More
Adaptive Re-use / Historic Preservation / Preservation / Adaptive Reuse / Presentations / Architecture
A glorious sunrise led us eastward toward Shiner, Texas on Sunday morning to celebrate with the congregation of United Evangelical Lutheran Dr. Martin Luther Church the next step in our shared vision. Read More