Project Description
This project is part of “Small Houses, Big Impact,” which appeared in the April 2021 issue of ARCHITECT .
To maximize square footage, Jobe Corral Architects minimized doors and walls and used varying ceiling heights and shapes to differentiate sections of its 199-square-foot house, says project manager Kevin Keating. A high ceiling lends living space an airy quality, while a low, gabled ceiling creates a sense of privacy for the bedroom. The ceiling also reflects daylight that spills in through compact windows, brightening the solid, secure space. “The walls are kept light colored and the ceilings are high so we can maximize that [brightness] without giving a lot of exposure to the outside,” says co-founding principal Camille Jobe, AIA.
Jobe Corral took into account the social sensibilities of its client, Jesse Brown, by ensuring that his living space had room to position his recliner near the house’s entrance—a design priority for Brown. “I like looking out there and saying, ‘Hi,’” he says.
Project Credits
Project: Jobe Corral Tiny Victories, Austin, Texas
Client: Jesse Brown, Community First! Village
Architects: Jobe Corral, Austin. Ada Corral, AIA, Camille Jobe, AIA, Kevin Keating (designer)
Structural Engineer: Backbeat Structural Design
Construction Manager: Andrew Crosby
General Contractor: Crowell Builders
Size: 199 square feet (conditioned), 342 square feet (total)
Cost: Withheld
Materials and Sources
Cabinets: Robert Logan
Structural System: Dickinson Construction Co.