AN ECLECTIC BOULDIN LANDMARK 

Four buildings, endless stories. 

Millbrook Estate is tucked back into a quiet street in the Bouldin neighborhood in Austin – without direction, you’d never know it was there. The estate consists of four buildings – two of which are designated as historic – two pickleball courts, and 1.3 acres. The lore around each building and the landscape, both real and imagined, is rich and deep. Our aim was to create functional and collaborative workspaces with distinct personalities and a cozy residential atmosphere. 

At the Green House, we were inspired by the building’s midcentury architecture and galvanized by our client’s colorful collection of Gerhard Richter works.  

Dining room with round table, black chairs, abstract colorful painting on blue wall, hanging copper pendant light, potted plant on table, orange rug, and large windows.
A living room with a peach-colored sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden sideboard with vases, a mid-century modern chair, a glass coffee table with a book, a black arc floor lamp, a colorful abstract painting above the fireplace, a potted plant, and a wall hanging.

Jewel tones, pastels, and a mix of vintage and modern furnishings create a Mad Men vibe. 

Empty conference room with a wooden table, black swivel chairs, green curtains, modern pendant lights, and a large window with a dark artistic display.
Close-up of a modern blue upholstered chair with a high back, positioned in front of green velvet curtains, with two brown wall-mounted lamps above.
Art installation featuring tall, jagged pieces of wood, red branches, and flowers with butterflies flying around.

A custom-built terrarium is the focal point in the conference room, where a TV is hidden behind folds of drapery. 

A white bookshelf with four shelves holding various decorative objects, including vases, a plant, books, and a tissue box, against a two-tone wall with green and blue colors.

A full bath allows for Millbrook Pickleball Club members to enjoy a shower following play. 

Bathroom with a geometric patterned tile wall in shades of black, orange, yellow, green, pink, and gray behind a small window. White curtain partially covering the window, gray towel hanging on a hook, blue walls, black tile floor, and part of blue cabinetry visible.
Stone house with a porch, surrounded by greenery including bushes, trees, and a palm, with a stone patio and outdoor chairs.
Modern office conference room with a large dark wood table, black ergonomic chairs, a black textured wall with framed mirrors and art, white built-in bookshelves filled with books and decorative objects, and a contemporary ceiling light fixture.

In the historic Main House, we used more of a Texas steampunk approach to furnishings and decor. 

Entryway with dark walls, white wainscoting, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls, with a door at the end leading outside.
Small stone house with front porch, potted plants, and a bell, surrounded by trees.

At the Carriage House, built as separate levels, we imagined two distinct inhabitants: on the top floor, a whimsical gardener, and on the bottom, a gruff groundskeeper.

A dining room with a large wooden table and four brown modern chairs. A decorative wooden bowl is on the table. The room has white walls, a framed art piece, a door with white shutters, and a large potted plant. The ceiling is decorated with an elaborate arrangement of colorful dried tropical leaves and flowers.
A rustic dining room with a long wooden table surrounded by six leather swivel chairs on wheels. The room features a stone wall, a white ceiling, and a fireplace with decorative items. There is a wooden bookshelf, a coat rack, and artwork on the walls.