Lake Belton ranch house with unique roof and water collection system

Lake Belton House

This residence and guest house creates a distinct dialogue between wild and cultivated landscapes through contrasting architectural languages: geometrically pure stone walls and regular forms frame an interior courtyard, while irregular, ragged walls face the native oak and juniper landscape beyond.

Sustainability and self-reliance define the systems of this home. The roof eaves are designed to collect rainwater, storing it in a 39,000-gallon cistern. This collection system acts as the sole water supply for the property. Additionally, photovoltaic panels on the roof generate enough energy to offset 95% of the electric consumption. 

Lake Belton ranch house with unique roof and water collection system
Lake Belton ranch house courtyard featuring gray leuders limestone
custom reading nook
wood panel bedroom
Lake Belton ranch house with light dormers
Lake Belton ranch house rainwater collection system

Design Team: Murray Legge, Travis Avery, Lincoln Davidson
Structural Engineering: Fort Structures
Builder: Stillwater Custom Homes
Photography: Leonid Furmansky
Size: 4,000 sf
Year Completed: 2023