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When Bianchi saw the shape of the 2,048-square foot lot near the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, he knew he had to get creative.
“Allen was captivated by the opportunity to create a piece of art on such a unique lot,” the owners wrote in a letter to prospective buyers. “He designed the home and we used his plans to win against nine other offers for the lot.”
Bianchi also made the most of the ultra-modern indoor space in the three-story, 3,067-square-foot.
“This home was designed with the concept of zero wasted space, in which form follows function,” the HAR.com listing says.
A Stone-and-Glass Home Built for Indoor/Outdoor Living Lists for $1.9M in Houston
Set on a lush corner lot under a canopy of large oak trees, the expansive home features an undulating glass partition that wraps around a private backyard and pool area.
Houston’s housing market recently welcomed its latest eye-catching addition: A striking three-bedroom, five-bathroom residence in the popular Museum District. Local architect Allen Bianchi built the contemporary 3,783-square-foot home in 2010. He worked closely with his client who is the current owner to create a marriage between the indoors and outdoors, as the client puts it.
Clerestory windows welcome plenty of light into the living room, while crisp white walls present a striking blank canvas for collected artwork.