San Antonio Parade of Homes Cool Cantilever

Living room at back right corner cantilevers over pool

Cantilever:

That's what we do to be cool, and different.  Basically we engineered a structure to hang out and appear to "float" over an edge.  This year, we are cantilevering out over the pool.  That's right, when you are standing in the back left corner of the living room, you will actually be floating over the pool!  How cool is that?  Don't ask me how we pulled that off but we did.  The folks at GE Reaves and Lopez Salas Architects made it happen.  We will have a pool this year that actually goes under the house.  So when you are standing on your living room floor, there is a strong possibility that water will be underneath you.  We are always trying to push the envelope, trying to show you things unique and amazing.  If it was easy, anyone could do it.  I truly hope that you will come and visit us this year for the Parade of Homes in San Antonio, come stand on our living room and feel yourself hovering above the pool.  It will truly be an amazing experience and one that I am so glad to offer to you. I personally can't wait to do it and can't wait to hear your feedback on what you think.  God Bless America and all the wonderful things we get to try and experience as we progress forward in modern architecture.

San Antonio Parade of Homes Designer

Debbie Baxter

I am excited to announce that for the 2012 Parade of Homes in the Dominion, Mattern & FitzGerald has struck an agreement with Debbie Baxter Designs to help assist us with this project.  This is probably the first and last time you'll see a Longhorn and Aggie work together peacefully (just kidding).  Debbie has done commercial work, residential, vacation homes, luxury yachts and luxury highrises.  You may have read most recently about The Broadway, San Antonio's first luxury highrise in Alamo Heights- well her firm designed the interior and it is stunning.  Her website is http://baxterdesigngroup.com/.  Holly Hickey is also helping us and she is an incredible talent.  We are so fortunate to have them on our team and looking forward to an incredible Parade.  Take time to visit their website if you get a chance and view some of their incredible work.

Parade of Homes 2012

The rectangular windows above are called clerestory

I am very excited to announce that Mattern & FitzGerald Custom Builders has agreed to enter into the Parade of Homes for 2012.  The Parade is undergoing some changes this year, with the first Parade being held the last weekend in May on Memorial Day weekend and continuing through the next 10 days for a total of 2 weekends.  The thought being the weather will be much cooler for visitors.  The Parade location will be in The Aragon in Dominion, which is the last undeveloped property in Dominion and located near the new 3rd gate near the Camp Bullis exit and TMI.  There will be another Parade later in the year with more affordable housing with time & place to be determined.

We will be showcasing some very interesting architecture this year.  It will be one of the smaller homes in the Parade, but will have some very progressive elements that I think you will find very interesting.  The picture above is not one of our homes, but it illustrates a point of something we will be doing this year.  The small, rectangular windows you see above are referred to as clerestory windows.  They are designed to allow more light to come in and really open up the space.  One effect that we will play off of is to appear to make our roof "float".  It will be a very different concept than traditional big roof plans that you are probably used to seeing.  Over the next few months, I will attempt to explain some of the different elements that we are doing, without spoiling the surprise when you come see us.  Mark your calendars and save the date for what should be an amazing show this coming year.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.