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Located on a waterfront lot between Lake Austin and Bright Leaf preserve, this Bercy Chen remodel, christened “The Peninsula Residence,” shows off what the well-known local design-build firm does best: combine materials in surprising ways that interact with the surrounding environment.
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In this case, the owner and architects used a palette of stone, exotic wood, glass, plaster, and copper to create a space that reads as all air, water, and light (with some grounding earthy materials in there for good measure).
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The two-story home has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, integrated into the indoor-outdoor flow of the house. Numerous patios and water elements draw one to the lakeside, while the contrasting geometrical lines, unique layout, and unusual focal points create visual interest inside.
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The home also features a media room and a playroom, a library, and a rooftop garden, as well as one for growing edible plants. There’s also a formal office with a private entry, a caterer’s kitchen, and a family room.
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• 4902 Tortuga Place [Eric Moreland, Moreland Properties]