52 FORD MODIFIED

Olmos Park, TX | 1,025 SF

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

In a unique progression, Robert was fortunate to lead this project from concept design through final construction documents while working as a Designer at Lake Flato Architects, as well as oversee its construction after transitioning to a Superintendent position 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.