The Lake Austin Residence takes advantage of an incredible waterfront site on Lake Austin. The lot drops steeply from a flat area (with small existing house) at the street; the new residence responds to the site by cutting into the hillside with a 12-foot-high retaining wall to form the ground floor. The upper floor is entered at grade, while a roof deck is accessible via a bridge spanning from the edge of the yard at the top of the lot. the lower floor will be almost entirely glazed, capturing a panoramic view of Lake Austin. The building is steel-framed with SIPS infill panels, and will be clad in raw steel panels and glass. The project is under construction, with anticipated completion in 2008.