A Contemporary Ranch in the Making

A quiet gabled home shaped by limestone, timber, and the long Hill Country view.

Beautyberry House brings a modern clarity to the familiar forms of a Texas ranch house. A low central roof gathers a series of simple gabled volumes, while pale limestone, warm vertical siding, and deep shaded openings root the home in its setting. These construction photographs reveal the craft behind its calm silhouette.

Residence

Beautyberry House

Status

In Progress

The Gathering Room
The open great room at Beautyberry House with exposed timber beams and broad glass doors

Built by Hand

Enduring material.
Exacting craft.

The character of the house is assembled one deliberate layer at a time. Hand-set limestone, expressive timber, and carefully aligned openings turn straightforward materials into architecture with warmth and permanence.

A mason hand-shaping limestone during construction at Beautyberry House
The deep covered terrace at Beautyberry House during construction

Life in the Shade

A deep roof.
An open horizon.

The covered terrace extends the central rooms outdoors, creating a generous place for daily life that remains sheltered from the Hill Country sun.

Project Film
Aerial view of Beautyberry House and the surrounding Horseshoe Bay landscape

Rooted in the Hill Country

A familiar form.
A fresh point of view.

Spaces & details

A closer look at Beautyberry House.

The construction photographs make the relationship between the rooms, rooflines, and outdoor spaces easy to see. A broad opening connects the interior to the terrace, while the close views record the wood ceiling and stonework before the home is finished. These are useful details to consider when discussing the character and layout of a new home.

Beautyberry House entry under construction with gabled roofs, stone columns, and scaffolding
The entry brings together the gabled roof forms, pale stone, and wood detailing seen throughout the exterior.
Unfinished Beautyberry House room with a wide black-framed glass door opening to the terrace
A wide glass opening connects an interior room with the covered terrace while the drywall and finishes are still in progress.
Craftsperson working beneath the wood-lined terrace roof at Beautyberry House
A close view of work on the terrace ceiling shows the wood lining and exposed roof framing.
Overhead view of Beautyberry House roof plan and construction site in Horseshoe Bay
Seen from above, the roof plan shows how the wings of the house sit together on the property.
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