House Extension M Cabana by Bernbaum Magadini Architects

M Cabana by Bernbaum Magadini Architects

This design was an extension from existing house in Highland park, Texas. The addition made was a pool and cabana which connected to the main house by “a wall and a roof” while matching the style and material palette of existing home.

Outdoor seating area M Cabana by Bernbaum Magadini Architects

Initially the program called for an exterior toilet room and shower, seating area, and exterior cooking area, but during the course of design development, the program expanded to include air-conditioned space and a bedroom for overnight guests. The decision to add the bedroom occurred after the original design had been framed, sheathed and dried-in. The additional programming presented a challenge of where to locate this additional square footage. Due to the location of the now constructed pool and severe setbacks and adjacency restrictions, a second floor was added with an exterior spiral stair designed to provide access and to minimize the visual disruption to the exterior patio associated with the pool.

Additional bedroom M Cabana by Bernbaum Magadini Architects

The project is designed on a 48? module to further broken down into 18? increments as the grid makes its way out into the landscaping and pool area. The major material for the cabana itself is lueders limestone panels, with the wall that separates the motor court from the cabana stucco in reference to the material on the existing house. The spiral stair that provides access between the two levels is made from stainless steel components to eliminate future maintenance needs while providing a sculptural element to an otherwise utilitarian device.