VACATION HOMES
LAKE HOUSES & MOUNTAIN HOMES
Second homes, whether they are located on a nearby Texas Lake, in the mountains, or nestled into a canyon outside of Napa Valley, have become a growing part of our practice.
Nearly 3 decades ago, Cliff had the opportunity of working on a family retreat on a private lake in East Texas for Henry C. Beck, Jr, while working as an architect with the late Bud Ogelsby. After starting Welch Architecture in 2000, we have had several opportunities to continue work on weekend and vacation homes, as well as some primary residences in beautiful locations, such as overlooking Tiburan Bay just outside of San Francisco, to overlooking the Tetons in Wyoming.
EAST TEXAS LAKE HOUSE
An East Texas weekend getaway designed for the late Henry C. Beck, Jr. in 1991. The residence was broken down into 4 separate structures, the main living and gathering space, a master suite, and two guest cabins. These structures are all connected by exterior decks and walkways, tucked under a canopy of East Texas Pines. Exterior materials include locally harvested pine columns, bleached redwood siding, local stone, and paint grip metal roofing.
Dallas American Institute of Architects Honor Award 1991
Ogelsby Group Architects, Cliff Welch AIA, Project Architect
Winter Retreat
Fox Hollow Lakehouse, Lake Lewisville
Tawakoni Lakehouse, Site sketch and view from lake
Sonoma Valley Residence and Vinyard
Lake Winnsboro Retreat
