Austin, TX
austin studio black rabbit completes 'friar tuck residence' to promote healthy living
black rabbit renovates a mid-century modern home
Tucked away among a residential neighborhood of Austin, Texas, the newly completed Friar Tuck Residence is a stunning reimagined mid-century home that’s as beautiful as it is sustainable. Designed by Black Rabbit and built by Newcastle Homes, this renovation demonstrates the power of thoughtful architecture and an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Spanning 2,294 square feet, the single-story residence is a masterclass in natural light and indoor-outdoor living. A sun-drenched courtyard, enclosed by a Texas limestone privacy wall, creates a serene oasis. The home’s design is not just about aesthetics — it’s also about creating a healthy, natural environment.
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natural living inside the friar tuck residence
Inside the Friar Tuck Residence, visitors will find a peaceful atmosphere curated by the architects at Black Rabbit to be free from artificial dyes, paints, and stains. The use of traditional materials and techniques gives the home an atmosphere that is timeless, while maintaining a contemporary feel. A glass volume connects the front courtyard — with its wild garden by landscape studio Native Son Gardens — to the rear pool, deck, and guesthouse, making it an ideal environment to relax outdoors.
The Friar Tuck Residence is at once a contemporary dwelling and a statement about sustainable living. As the architects say, ‘In this reimagined mid-century home, we’ve embraced sustainability through authentic living design principles. By preserving the original single-story form and using passive solar techniques, we’ve created a sunlit courtyard. Our focus on old-world natural materials and processes has resulted in a healthy interior environment, free from artificial additives. This home is a testament to the beauty and simplicity of living in harmony with nature.‘
The Friar Tuck Residence is a sustainable mid-century home in Austin, Texas
the home was designed by Black Rabbit and built by Newcastle Homes
a sunlit courtyard is enclosed by a limestone garden wall
interiors are designed to suit residents with a healthy, natural lifestyle
Video of new Texas Tech System chancellor home at historic Lubbock property
The Texas Tech System is acquiring the historic Tudor Revival ‘English Home’ in Lubbock to serve as the new chancellor’s residence.
Money and rankings don’t make a great university. Providing opportunities for disadvantaged students and protecting academic freedom, however, do.
Case in point: Michael and Susan Dell recently surpassed $1 billion in giving to the University of Texas at Austin, launching a plan to build a new medical center and advanced research campus in north Austin.
To be sure, this is a magnanimous gift that will fund important initiatives. While enormously grateful for this contribution, I am disappointed that this gift was not accompanied with a strong message from Michael Dell admonishing the University for gutting DEI and infringing upon academic freedom.
As a colleague of mine astutely observed: “Good luck recruiting doctors and med students. The attacks on DEI and political climates will mean a lot more than rankings and money long-term.”
UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, referencing the Dell gift, is right: “We are transforming this site into a new campus the world has never seen before.” Yes, never seen, but in a very negative and dangerous way!
Last week, I received a message from the Texas Exes: “This is your last chance to show your support during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres, UT Austin’s Texas-sized fundraising event. Can we count on you?”
My answer: “No, absolutely not. I won’t give one dime to a university that no longer is committed to diversity and preserving academic freedom.”
Having proudly taught at UT for 41 years, I am sad to say this.
– Richard Cherwitz, Ph.D. is the Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor Emeritus, Moody College of Communication and Founding Director, Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium (IE) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
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