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Ah, the mid-Aughties (aka the 2000s). Austin’s protracted boom had begun, but longtime residents—especially the wave of arty bohemians who had washed over East and South Austin—could still afford a plot of land, a fixer-upper, or small new build. The design-savvy use of recycled and inexpensive/”humble” materials was especially popular for remodeling and building anew: Polished concrete floors, raw concrete and cinderblock (CMU) walls, reclaimed wood and industrial appliances, mixed with modernist details such as simple lines, light-colored woods, and clerestory windows, ruled.
Outside, hardscaping took the form of Ipe or its imitations, more concrete, and steel (often our rusty friend Corten), and drought-resistant plants “mulched” with gravel or decomposed granite were standard. Dwell magazine was in its heyday, and so was this modernism- and Japanese-influenced mix of mid-priced, often local materials and thoughtful design.
This 1,280-square-foot home in East Austin’s Holly neighborhood is a perfect example of that heady period. Designed by Austin’s Studio Robin Dempsey, it was, in fact, featured in Dwell, and it’s held up well, able to serve as a blank slate for expression of its occupants’ personalities while retaining a personality of its own.
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The home has a standing-seam metal roof and steel-beam construction with concrete blocks and HardiPlank walls. The kitchen has Ikea-style cabinetry, bamboo counters, and stainless appliances. There are polished concrete floors and Austrian pine doors throughout.
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The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and private areas can be opened up or closed off with rolling, barn-style doors that line the the hallway.
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The home has a backyard featuring a covered patio, Ipe fencing, drought-resistant landscaping, and a chicken coop.
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• 2202 Santa Rosa Street [Luke Graves Realty]