Specht Novak

09/29/2026

Framed in the hills. Structural steel and cast-in-place concrete are complete, with the house set firmly into the slope. As the upper level goes up, the scale of the design is becoming clear, along with its view toward downtown Austin.

Swipe to follow the progress from the site to the roofline.

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09/22/2026

Blue hour at Kazoku House.

A first glimpse from our recent shoot capturing the interplay of board-formed concrete, deep overhangs, and layered light as evening settles in.

Full gallery and project story coming soon.

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09/09/2026

What happens when a house is designed around an art collection, rather than the other way around?

At Meridian House, the architecture was conceived as a framework for the collection rather than a setting for it. A central gallery organizes the plan, drawing soft northern light through clerestory windows while full-height glass walls terminate each end to frame views of the surrounding landscape.

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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.

Read the full story here:
https://www.architecturelab.net/mira-vista-house-specht-novak/

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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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📍 Location: Austin, Texas

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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