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Jim builds custom homes primarily in the pine trees and rolling hills east of Austin. He also remodels an array of existing homes. As a custom homebuilder and remodeler, Jim is dedicated to building the home you want, in your style, according to your budget. He builds to your preferences, not his. That way Jim can remain flexible. The one thing that isn't flexible is your warranty. And that's a good thing. Every Jim Rush home comes with a 1-2-10 warranty backed by the 2-10 HBW 10-year structural warranty program, as well as the ACES Builders Warranty program. It's the Jim Rush guarantee.
This all-brick custom home in Bastrop County was designed to double as a recording studio. Situated on a hill overlooking Austin, its solid massing and turrets make this house a castle.
Designed for country living, this custom house takes full advantage of the surroundings with a wrap-around porch and generous windows. A Hardi Plank exterior and a metal roof make this house as economical as it is durable.
A rustic river-rock theme carried from the outside makes this family room warm and inviting. The hickory bookshelves and entertainment center balance the native mesquite mantle to complete this cozy picture.
This Barley-Pfeiffer designed addition was featured in a recent Cool Homes Tour in Austin. What could have been just a hallway was expanded to incorporate an indoor cycling training center with built-in television and lots of storage and counter space.
©2007 Patrick Y. Wong
www.atelierwong.com
This elegant design contains so many features - a concrete paver grilling patio, Hardi Panel siding, Energy Star-rated windows, fluorescent outdoor lighting, a usably sized entry porch, metal roofing, a tankless hot water heater, rainwater collection, deeply mulched beds planted with drought-tolerant flowers and ground cover... and lots and lots of style!
©2007 Patrick Y. Wong
www.atelierwong.com
This enclosed patio is an example of outdoor living that so many more owners are incorporating into their homes. Airy and spacious, the room offers a sense of privacy and keeps everyone cool, even on the hottest day.
©2007 Patrick Y. Wong
www.atelierwong.com
Even utilitarian wet areas such as a laundry room can offer efficiencies as shown in this photo. Space and water are saved.
©2007 Patrick Y. Wong
www.atelierwong.com
Built in back of an existing home in Central Austin, this artist studio can double as a full apartment with living area, kitchenette and full bath. The vibrant colors match the owners' urban lifestyle!
Many buyers prefer kitchens that are sleek and efficient. This home remodeling involved the use of blonde bamboo flooring with clear-sealed maple cabinets. Black granite countertops and appliances add drama while the white wood trim offers clean sophistication.
Small doesn't have to mean cramped – efficient use of space and a vaulted ceiling deliver a multi-function space that "lives large". Stained concrete floors and ceramic tile countertops and backsplashes are durable and easy to maintain. Big windows and full-lite doors flood the area with daylight, connecting the inside with the outside.
Different, but the same. This backyard studio was designed to blend with an existing house and fit into its neighborhood. Eave, window and trim details capture the spirit of the main house - HardiPanel siding and energy efficient windows & doors bring the past up to date. Installing rainwater collection on this house was a cinch!
This lovely backyard studio apartment is wedged between an overhanging pecan tree and a swimming pool, but manages to pack a lot of living into 850 s.f., with another 400 s.f. of conditioned attic above. The recently retired owners wanted an office and a workshop attached to an efficiency apartment, all wrapped in an efficient and durable package. They got it all, and on a tight budget!
