PROJECT LOCATION: Austin, Texas
CLIENT: Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin
DOC: June 2001
DESCRIPTION:
In 1997, the LBJ Holding Company purchased the Norwood Tower and established their corporate offices there. In 1998, the Johnson-Turpins decided to convert the top two floors to a condominium for their primary residence, furthering their commitment to downtown revitalization. The program called for a residence with guest facilities for family and friends. Also, the owner's entertain on a regular basis as part of business and philanthropic interests, requiring ample space for dining and other social events. The public functions as well as living spaces are accommodated on the 4,500 square foot fourteenth floor. The fifteenth floor plan offered 1500 square feet of conditioned space. The program for private functions required the addition of 1,000 square feet in order to accommodate guest facilities. The roof terraces at this level contain a private garden, small meditation space in the former clock tower, and a lap pool.
The architectural concept was to open the public floor to allow vistas through the entire floor from terrace to terrace. The Lady Bird Johnson National Wildflower Center acted as consultant for the development of the terraces, showcasing regional landscapes of Texas. The owners' collection of antiques, art and memorabilia, and the strength of the architecture, required that the interior architectural solution provide a suitable backdrop.
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