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
Structural
Gessner Engineering
Photographer
Casey Fry
Publications
Architects of the Southwest: Grounded in the Mountains and the Desert