Casa Calma / Ravel ArchitectureSave this picture!© Chase DanielHouses•Austin, United States Architects: Ravel Architecture Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4750 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025 Photographs Photographs:Chase Daniel Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Western Window Systems, Sub-Zero, US Lumber Brokers Lead Architects: Alex Finnell, Dan Fields More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. CASA CALMA is a sanctuary inspired by the warmth and timelessness of Mexican vernacular architecture while embracing Texas sensibilities and climate necessities. Designed to be both bold and serene, the home draws from traditional materials and typologies while introducing clear, modern geometries. Thick limestone walls, made from locally sourced stone, establish a grounded presence and offer both spatial clarity and tactile richness, connecting the home to its regional roots.Save this picture!Carefully nestled into a gently sloping site, the home uses the natural topography to heighten its sense of grounding and privacy. A forecourt terrace is carved into the slope, creating a protected outdoor room that sits on grade with the interior living areas. This gesture not only anchors the home to the land but also allows the living room to open directly onto a usable outdoor space—blurring the threshold between house and landscape.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Natural materials are at the heart of CASA CALMA's identity. Exposed wood beams stretch rhythmically across the ceilings, expressing structure, warmth, and visual continuity. In the kitchen, these beams soar above a tall, open volume that serves as a lively communal heart—designed for gathering, cooking, and conversation beneath a canopy of light and timber. This space acts as the central anchor in a pinwheel-shaped plan, from which distinct programmatic zones radiate outward.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The home is carefully zoned to balance sociability with seclusion. The pinwheel layout allows public and private areas to extend in different directions, creating a natural sense of orientation and flow without the need for hallways. Open-plan living areas invite casual gathering and entertaining, with seamless transitions between indoor lounges and lush outdoor courtyards—designed for flexibility, from intimate dinners to large celebrations.Save this picture!Save this picture!More secluded wings—such as shaded terraces, hidden alcoves, and a private primary suite—offer quiet moments of retreat, enriched by soft, neutral-toned finishes and the dynamic play of natural light. Expansive glass panels frame views of the surrounding landscape and soften the mass of the stone and plaster interiors, reinforcing a continuous connection to the outdoors. True to its name, CASA CALMA is a tranquil retreat—a home of contrasts and balance, rooted in tradition and crafted for contemporary living.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officeRavel ArchitectureOffice••• MaterialsStoneConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on May 26, 2025Cite: "Casa Calma / Ravel Architecture" 26 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030351/casa-calma-ravel-architecture&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream