A Quintet Of Gated Homes Near Austin Is An Architectural Standout

A gated complex of five architecturally noteworthy homes is rising on a five-and-a-half acre site just west of Austin, Texas. Located in upscale West Lake Hills, the five-bedroom homes are priced from $12.5 to $18 million with living spaces from about 6,700 to nearly 10,000 square feet.

Described as a “private collective,” the five glass-rich contemporary residences, each set on an approximate one-acre lot, are arranged so that the homes feel “like they belong together,” say project designers. Each home’s orientation, sightlines, landscaping and partitions are positioned so that the structures look as if they interact—or even riff off each other—without sacrificing privacy.