During her time at Alterstudio Architecture, founder Liz Sydnor, AIA, served as project architect alongside Matt Slusarek for this Austin, Texas residence. Set on a steep canyon slope, the home is thoughtfully organized across three levels to accommodate the program while responding to the challenging site.

The top floor - street level - includes the two-car garage and the main living spaces. The middle floor contains the primary and secondary bedrooms, while the lowest level features a generous game room, wet bar, office, and guest bedroom. To ease circulation across levels, a dumbwaiter connects the kitchen to the floors below. Expansive balconies off key rooms capture sweeping canyon views, while septic fields are integrated into the surrounding hillside.

Rendering below by Will Powell.