Beautiful Virgin Islands

Saturday, Sep 06, 2025

A Stone-and-Glass Home Built for Indoor/Outdoor Living

A Stone-and-Glass Home Built for Indoor/Outdoor Living

Set on a lush corner lot under a canopy of large oak trees, the expansive home features an undulating glass partition that wraps around a private backyard and pool area.

Houston’s housing market recently welcomed its latest eye-catching addition: A striking three-bedroom, five-bathroom residence in the popular Museum District. Local architect Allen Bianchi built the contemporary 3,783-square-foot home in 2010. He worked closely with his client-who is the current owner-to create "a marriage between the indoors and outdoors," as the client puts it.



Clerestory windows welcome plenty of light into the living room, while crisp white walls present a striking blank canvas for collected artwork.

"My objective was to bring elements of nature inside," states the homeowner. To accomplish this goal, the main level features a tall, curved glass wall that frames the interconnected living spaces. The dramatic glazed partition brings an abundance of natural light into the home and also offers direct views of the private backyard and pool area.



An undulating glass wall encases the living areas and offers direct views of the backyard oasis.



The three-bedroom, five-bathroom home features tall ceilings and numerous windows that enhance the sense of interior space.

Throughout the interior, light marble floors complement the predominately neutral palette. A formal dining area and open kitchen are located just steps from the light-filled living room. The modern kitchen features all-new appliances and a central island that provides additional storage and seating. On the other side of the glass wall, a covered outdoor dining area sits adjacent to the heated saltwater pool and hot tub.



Stainless steel appliances pop against dark-hued custom cabinetry in the open kitchen.

While the free-flowing layout of the main level caters to entertaining, the second floor presents a more private atmosphere for residents and guests. Each bedroom features an en suite bathroom. The primary suite also offers a large walk-in closet, as well as a balcony that overlooks the private outdoor area.



The kitchen’s oval-shaped island features built-in appliances and additional storage.



A curved blue wall in the kitchen adds a playful pop of color.

The home’s upper level also includes a spacious media room with a wet bar and desk area. In addition, floor-to-ceiling windows flank a number of rooms on this level, which offers residents generous views of the lush front yard. "One of my favorite features of the home is the view of the towering oak tree from inside," states the owner. "Throughout the seasons, you can watch the colors of the leaves change shades." Scroll ahead to see more of the contemporary Houston home, which is currently listed for $1,899,999.



On the second level, floor-to-ceiling windows capture striking views of the surrounding oak trees.



The media room features a wet bar and desk area, as well as a connected bathroom.



Expansive windows line the hallway that leads to the bedroom wing on the second level.



The primary bedroom includes floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony.



In total, the home offers five full bathrooms-each fitted with designer finishes.



Houston-based architect Allen Bianchi designed the 3,783-square-foot home in 2010.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs After EU Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google
Tesla Board Proposes Unprecedented One-Trillion-Dollar Performance Package for Elon Musk
US Justice Department Launches Criminal Mortgage-Fraud Probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Escalating Drug Trafficking and Violence in Latin America: A Growing Crisis
US and Taiwanese Defence Officials Held Secret Talks in Alaska
Report: Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission in North Korea Ordered by Trump in 2019 Ended in Failure
Gold Could Reach Nearly $5,000 if Fed Independence Is Undermined, Goldman Sachs Warns
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay Secure Places at 2026 World Cup
Florida Murder Case: The Adelson Family, the Killing of Dan Markel, and the Trial of Donna Adelson
Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
Big Tech Executives Laud Trump at White House Dinner, Unveil Massive U.S. Investments
Tether Expands into Gold Sector with Profit-Driven Diversification
‘Looks Like a Wig’: Online Users Express Concern Over Kate Middleton
Brand-New $1 Million Yacht Sinks Just Fifteen Minutes After Maiden Launch in Turkey
Here’s What the FBI Seized in John Bolton Raid — and the Legal Risks He Faces
Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Trump’s New War – and the ‘Drug Tyrant’ Fearing Invasion: ‘1,200 Missiles Aimed at Us’
"The Situation Has Never Been This Bad": The Fall of PepsiCo
At the Parade in China: Laser Weapons, 'Eagle Strike,' and a Missile Capable of 'Striking Anywhere in the World'
The Fashion Designer Who Became an Italian Symbol: Giorgio Armani Has Died at 91
Putin Celebrates ‘Unprecedentedly High’ Ties with China as Gazprom Seals Power of Siberia-2 Deal
China Unveils New Weapons in Grand Military Parade as Xi Hosts Putin and Kim
Queen Camilla’s Teenage Courage: Fended Off Attempted Assault on London Train, New Biography Reveals
Scottish Brothers Set Record in Historic Pacific Row
Rapper Cardi B Cleared of Liability in Los Angeles Civil Assault Trial
Google Avoids Break-Up in U.S. Antitrust Case as Stocks Rise
Couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary at assisted living facility in Lancaster
Information Warfare in the Age of AI: How Language Models Become Targets and Tools
The White House on LinkedIn Has Changed Their Profile Picture to Donald Trump
"Insulted the Prophet Muhammad": Woman Burned Alive by Angry Mob in Niger State, Nigeria
Trump Responds to Death Rumors – Announces 'Missile City'
Court of Appeal Allows Asylum Seekers to Remain at Essex Hotel Amid Local Tax Boycott Threats
Germany in Turmoil: Ukrainian Teenage Girl Pushed to Death by Illegal Iraqi Migrant
United Krack down on human rights: Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Over Three X Posts, Hospitalised, Released on Bail with Posting Ban
Asian and Middle Eastern Investors Avoid US Markets
Ray Dalio Warns of US Shift to Autocracy
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.1% in August
Russia and China Sign New Gas Pipeline Deal
China's Robotics Industry Fuels Export Surge
Suntory Chairman Resigns After Police Probe
Gold Price Hits New All-Time Record
Von der Leyen's Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Interference in an Incident Believed to Be Caused by Russia or by Pro-Peace or by Anti-Corruption European Activists
UK Fintechs Explore Buying US Banks
Greece Suspends 5% of Schools as Birth Rate Drops
Apollo to Launch $5 Billion Sports Investment Vehicle
Bolsonaro Trial Nears Close Amid US-Brazil Tension
European Banks Push for Lower Cross-Border Barriers
Poland's Offshore Wind Sector Attracts Investors
Nvidia Reveals: Two Mystery Customers Account for About 40% of Revenue
Woody Allen: "I Would Be Happy to Direct Trump Again in a Film"
×