Situated on a quiet street in a subdued neighborhood of Denton, Texas, this secondary dwelling—nicknamed Five House—serves as a retreat for the owner's extended family and guests.
2020
Accessory Dwelling Unit
922 SF
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Positioned on a portion of the double lot that once housed a horse stable, the new structure was conceived as a guest house and pool pavilion that complements the existing 1949 mid-century modern residence while honoring the spirit of its era.
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04 — Bedroom with pocketing glass wall
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05 — Board-formed concrete
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The design employs a restrained material palette, emphasizing texture and the play of light and shadow across the façade. A board-formed concrete frame supports a simple mono-slope standing seam metal roof, which appears to float above a continuous clerestory band.
The building is rigorously organized on a 5-foot planning grid—hence its name—and oriented along the site’s north-south axis.
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06 — Polished concrete floor
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07 — Cumaru wood cladding
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Vertical Cumaru wood cladding adds warmth and rhythm to the exterior, extending seamlessly to the decks and soffits.
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08 — Open kitchen and dining space
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09 — Entry gate and pathway
This linear layout engages the surrounding landscape and anchors the southern end of the 50-foot lap pool. Interior spaces such as the living room and bedroom open onto outdoor decks via pocketing glass walls, while rolling solar screens and generous roof overhangs provide privacy and passive solar control.
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