‘urban reserve 22’ by vincent snyder architects located in dallas, texas images © chuck smith photography

american practice vincent snyder architects have completed ‘urban reserve’, a single family residence located in dallas, texas. the elongated volume maximizes the site’s narrow proportions providing a generous living area for entertaining guests. oriented along an east-west axis, the building’s slate exterior protects inhabitants from the dry and hot texan climate. cool breezes are directed into the continuous interior spaces which are visually divided with a series of overhead timber structural elements. the exposed beams are formed with locally sourced laminated south pine providing an intimate warmth to the home.

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 footbridge leading to dwelling

the southern facade is bordered with a glass facade sheltered by the deep roof eave encouraging passive solar gain and blocking the strong afternoon sun. a horizontal penetration within the shell partially screens the terrace while allowing an open air connection with nature. renewable materials, rainwater harvesting, ground source heat pumps contribute to a 50% reduction in energy usage from other homes or the region and its placement within a ‘smart growth planning zone’ reduces local environmental impacts.

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 west elevation

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 south facing glass facade

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 terrace located above garage

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 access to open air terrace from interior

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 open air terrace

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 veneered ceiling

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 (left) central living space (right) living room and kitchen

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 living space from mezzanine above

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 (left) second floor void allowing view of timber structure in living space (right) bathroom

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 illuminated from interior

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 at night

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 floor plan / level 0

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 floor plan / level 1

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 section

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 cross sections

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22 section diagram

vincent snyder architects: urban reserve 22

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project info:

architect: vincent snyder architects location: dallas, texas project team: vincent snyder, jon geib structural engineer: lobsinger & potts structural engineer inc. contractor: urban edge developers project area: 3900 sq-ft photographs: chuck smith photography