52 FORD MODIFIED

Olmos Park, TX | 1,025 SF

Design: Lake Flato Architects | Builder: Troy Jessee Construction
Interiors: Peavy Interiors | Photos: Chase Daniel

Robert had the unique opportunity to lead this project from initial concept design through final construction documents as the lead Designer at Lake Flato Architects, and later oversee its construction as a Superintendent at Troy Jessee Construction several years before moving on to launch Studio Lingo.

The original home, designed in 1952 by architect O’Neil Ford, sat on a deep, narrow corner lot. When presented with the opportunity to purchase the neighboring property in 2016, the homeowner decided to expand. With careful respect to the existing design, a new living wing including a family room, office, and additional sleeping suite was added toward the front of the property, completely redefining the entry sequence. The new wing conceals a large, private courtyard flanked at the rear by a new carport. Once a perfect match for the original 1950s Mexican brick was sourced, a seamless tie-in was executed that is often mistaken as being part of the original home.

Awards: 2024 AIA San Antonio Residential Design Award

Modern brick house with large glass door, brick steps, surrounded by green lawn and tall trees.

Mid-century modern brick house with flat roof, large windows, surrounded by green lawn and mature trees.

Interior view of an entryway with a large glass door and windows, brick walls, looking out toward a grassy courtyard.

A living room with brick walls, a fireplace, a wooden ceiling, and a clerestory window showing trees outside.

Interior view of a modern home with wooden and brick walls, large windows on the right, and a seating area.

Hallway with large windows on the left, brick walls, wooden beams on the ceiling, and built-in wet bar on the right.

Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub and large windows showing a green backyard beyond.

Construction site with workers pouring concrete using a large orange concrete pump.

A partially complete modern home addition with wood and steel framing.

Close-up view of a brick wall corner detail under construction.

Construction workers working on framing a house under construction.

Interior view of a room with a brick wall, wooden barn door, and large glass windows.

Mid-century modern house with large glass windows, brick walls, and a flat roof.