Rancho Gran Cumbre

Dripping Springs, TX

Situated on a South-facing terrace carefully chosen through a thorough analysis of the land’s topography, Rancho Gran Cumbre embraces a site-driven design that maximizes the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. The V-shaped orientation optimizes exposure to sunlight and prevailing breezes while providing sweeping panoramic views of the landscape.

The compound is composed of two distinct structures: the eastern wing, which houses the primary living spaces for the owners, and the western wing, which features two guest bedrooms, a gym, and a pub and brewery. These structures are connected by a dog trot that offers privacy while creating a gathering space that overlooks a pool designed to cool the entering breezes.


Sustainability is integrated throughout the property, with a 40,000-gallon rainwater catchment system and a solar array providing water and power, ensuring a balance between modern living and the natural environment.

Team

General Contractor
Schmidt Custom Homes

Structural
Gessner Engineering

Photographer
Casey Fry

Publications

Architects of the Southwest: Grounded in the Mountains and the Desert

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