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Tiel Way House, Houston, USA

Tiel Way House - a modernist dwelling connecting indoors to the outdoors, is located in River Oaks, a lush residential community located in the center of Houston. 

What began as a simple update of a mid-century modern home in River Oaks turned into a two-year complete conversion, resulting in a sophisticated modernist space that reflects the architects' creative vision.
“We aim to create spaces that evoke emotion,” says Richard Robertson, highlighting how the home's material palette, lighting, and indoor/outdoor connection achieve this. The design's emotional impact is evident as expansive glass walls reveal views of a lush ravine on one side and a minimalist garden on the other. The layout, built around a sunlit courtyard, guides visitors through different experiences, earning comparisons to the sleek design of a luxury hotel.

Grand Suite Sofa, Oota Side Table & Chumwi Carpet

 

The split levels of the modernist floor plan induce a cozy atmosphere. In the living room, the architectural elements made of dark fine wood, such as the windows or the partition walls, convey sophistication and contemplation in this high-ceilinged space. The generous and inviting Grand Suite Sofa perfectly matching in shape and shade, forms a harmonious whole with the Oota Table and Chumwi Carpet to encourage relaxation and enjoyment.

Isanka Armchair

 
The sculptural shape of the Isanka armchairs is a perfect fit for this modernist home, their saddle leather backs mirroring the copper tones found throughout the architecture.
The architects of the original building were the famous Karl Kamrath and Frederick James MacKie. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, MacKie & Kamrath were Houston’s best-known modern architects. In the 1940s after meeting Frank Lloyd Wright, the two architects Kamrath shifted towards a modernist style that shaped their legacy in Houston.

Tiel Way House

 
Location
Houston United States
Space Type
Living room
Interior Designer
Robertson Design
Photography
Jack Thompson