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contigo austin

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a few pics of austin's newest addition to delicious dining: contigo austin.

originally an old auto garage, we managed to breath some new life into it, transforming a dumpy metal shed (that we probably could've pushed over with enough guys) into east austin's newest drinking and dining destination.

the food and patrons speak for themselves, but feel free to peruse the websites below for further testimony:

culturemap : contigo austin  ::  alfresco dining : food & wine

   contigo austin :: austin pixels     ::     contigo austin :: tasty touring

betty lash :: organic glow :: be belle

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brainchild of the incomparable kate merrick-smith, betty lash's new location merely provided her with the opportunity to outdo herself yet again.

originally on the verge of getting pushed over (for more condos), the new location has been revisited, revived, and revamped into a sanctuary of beautification, where a girl can go in and get herself gorgeous.

check out everything they can do to help you look and feel even more amazing:

betty lash :: main page

hill country addition

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the original home is on the left, with the new addition on the right. 

we'll be adding a new home-office and laundry room within the ‘connecting arm', and the entire downstairs of the new wing will be the new master suite.  upstairs will be a media and rumpus-room for all the kiddos - young and old(er).

adding to the home's sustainability, the new metal roof will contribute to the home's rainwater collection system, which provides for all the family’s water needs.

travis heights remodel

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Residential remodel of an original 2bed /1 bath (1100sf) bungalow, to a more “family-ready” 3200sf 4 bed / 2.5 bath with media room and home studio.

The project was featured in the 2010 Austin Cool Homes tour, which showcases progressively designed “Green” homes.  The home received 4 out 5 stars from Austin’s Green Builder Program, a future solar array will earn it its final star.