CASTLE HILLS RESIDENCE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
A midcentury home restoration, renovation, and addition in Castle Hills, Texas, focused on preserving the character of a 1957 architect-designed residence while carefully adapting it for contemporary living.
Project Overview:
The Castle Hills Residence is a midcentury home restoration and renovation in Castle Hills, Texas, near San Antonio. Originally built in 1957 and designed by architect Philip Lloyd Shoop for himself, the residence carries a strong architectural identity rooted in midcentury modern design, indoor-outdoor living, and the careful relationship between structure, landscape, and daily life.
The project focuses on restoring the home’s celebrated midcentury character while thoughtfully adapting it for contemporary use. The scope includes renovation of the existing residence, a new porch addition, a new office addition, and a redesigned landscape intended to strengthen the connection between the home and its site.
Design work balances preservation and transformation. Existing architectural character is treated as an asset, while new interventions are intended to feel clear, respectful, and useful rather than overly decorative. The work also incorporates biophilic design strategies, sustainable thinking, and high-tech elements to improve comfort, performance, and the everyday experience of the home.
As a Castle Hills midcentury renovation, the project brings together architectural restoration, residential addition design, landscape integration, and modern building upgrades. The goal is to give a significant 1957 residence a careful second life while preserving the qualities that made the original home special.
Location: Castle Hills, Texas
Project Type: Midcentury Home Restoration / Renovation & Addition
Original Construction: 1957
Original Architect: Philip Lloyd Shoop
Scope: Midcentury home restoration, residential renovation, porch addition, office addition, landscape design, interior updates, exterior updates, and integration of biophilic, sustainable, and high-tech design elements
Design Focus: Restoring the home’s midcentury character while carefully updating the residence for contemporary living, improved comfort, landscape connection, and long-term use