Specht Novak

08/19/2026

Mira Vista House is now featured on .

Native limestone anchors the street elevation, keeping the house low where the neighbors see it. Behind, the ground falls more than twenty feet toward the creek, and the living spaces open into the tree canopy.

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Mira Vista House is a 4,700-square-foot residence by Texas-based architecture firm Specht Novak, located on a 700-acre property within the Mira Vista Golf

08/08/2026

08/05/2026

Wildcat Hollow House is featured in .

Navigating a steep slope, the design balances a discreet street presence with dramatic views of the Austin skyline.

A circular concrete stair tower anchors the geometric rigor of the low, rectilinear composition. Staggered travertine blocks emphasize material honesty, providing privacy by day and a warm glow by night.

Once inside, the solid façade dissolves into floor-to-ceiling glass that hangs right off the cliff edge.

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07/30/2026

Steel framing inside the concrete stair tower is officially in place, clearing the way for a central oculus and surrounding perimeter skylights.

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07/15/2026

Embracing the site's challenges. By elevating the living spaces of the Mira Vista House into the surrounding trees, we transformed a steep slope into an immersive treetop experience. 🌳✨

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07/13/2026

Specht Novak has been named to Architizer's "100 Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States" for the third consecutive year. Congratulations to the other firms recognized this year.



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07/09/2026

This fresh look at the Stealth House shows a beautifully deepened Cor-Ten patina and a lush, matured landscape completely transforming the site. Nature and architecture, perfectly in sync. 🌿

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05/21/2026

Excited to announce that Meridian House has received a Design Award of Merit from !

A huge thank you to the jury for recognizing this project alongside such an incredible group of peers. Austin’s architecture community continues to push the boundaries of design, and we are incredibly proud to contribute to that vision.

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05/18/2026

Formwork is finally removed at the stair tower! The wood grain texture left behind by the timber formliners gives the concrete surround a tactile, permanent quality.

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05/11/2026

Every site has a logic of its own. On this Zilker lot, a 15-foot grade drop, heritage live oaks, and neighboring homes did the organizing work before a single line was drawn.

The grade became terraces. The oaks provided privacy and shade. The massing responded to its neighbors. Texas brick and wood grounded the modern form in its regional context.

A home rooted in its environment, and shaped by the people who call it home.

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