Home Care In West Lake Hills, TX

Dec 2023

The Offset House, West Lake Hills, Texas residence design, TX architecture photos, Contemporary US property mages

Design: Dick Clark + Associates

Location: West Lake Hills, Texas, United States

Photos by Jake Holt

The Offset House, West Lake Hills, Texas, USA

The Offset House is a single-family home elevates a typical hill country site with a curated materials pallet to create subtle yet refined interior and exterior spaces. The two colliding linear geometries create ample public and private spaces on both levels while allowing for soft daylighting and stunning green space views.

There were many unique challenges that gave this thoughtful West Lake Hills house life. The home’s location on the site is in response to the steep slope at the backside of the lot. The floor plan of the home is also situated around a lovely live oak tree, visible from every space. To avoid any disturbance to the tree, the public spaces on the first floor are organized in a linear configuration on the flattest part of the site, while the more private parts of the home extend toward the downhill side and take advantage of the slope with the rare edition of a basement. The second level is an addition to the linear form but offset slightly over the parking area and toward the back of the house. A combination of light wood and cut masonry gives the home a subtle but striking street elevation that is settled comfortably into the surrounding landscape.

From the interior architecture to the artwork, we saw this project through to full completion. In contrast to the bold limestone exterior, the interior of the home was designed to be warm, relaxed, and lived-in. The feature fireplace plays with the “offset” concept, pushing and pulling steel, wood, and concrete to create a delicately balanced centerpiece. We leaned heavily on rich walnut tones to bring warmth in the space and in some areas used it in a linear slat format for added texture. The repetition of bold textures can also be found through the home from the fireplace and vent hood to small-scale stacked tiles that mimic textured walls.

To help tie the interior and exterior, the furniture package features steels, stones, and wooden pieces. We mixed soft contemporary, mid-century, and sculptural pieces to help the aesthetic feel like it’s been collected over time. The clients were open to supporting local Austin artists and brands whenever possible and weren’t afraid to use intentional pops of color and pattern where we thought it necessary. The house has an approachable spirit and really provides that “lived-in” feel that our clients wanted.

What were the solutions?

We determined that the optimal design strategy was to locate the house near the top of the site, just behind the front building setback, where the land is fairly flat and clear of vegetation (due to the footprint of the previous house). From there, a second floor is placed on top of this front section, with master suite and basement-level space pulled out between the two primary tree elements. This minimizes the amount of the site that will be disturbed for the construction of the home, limiting it to the upper portion of the lot.

What were the key challenges?

The lot has a significant downward slope away from the street, with an existing relatively flat area where a home previously existed. Just behind this flat area, there is a stunning 27” Live Oak tree about a third of the way into the lot. On the other side, behind the existing flat area and old driveway, there is a secondary cluster of three trees of 14” and greater. After the existing flat area, the property begins to slope significantly and become more vegetated.

Design: – https://dcarch.com/Project size: 4760 ft2Completion date: 2021

Key products used:Leuders Limestone – Charcoal – Locally sourcedDelta Millworks – Custom wood sidingLaCantina Doors & WindowsWalnut Kitchen Millwork & Feature wallCaesarstone CoutnertopsEcosmart FireplaceLocal Artwork selectedSonos speaker system throughoutCustom steel and glass stairTruStile DoorsEmtek door hardwareThermador kitchen packageEllice Freestanding PergolaKohler Bathroom FixturesVictoria & Albert tub

Photographer: Jake Holt

The Offset House, West Lake Hills, Texas images / information received 291023 from Dick Clark + Associates

Location: West Lake Hills, TX, USA

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Popular Austin casual Mexican restaurant Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon is opening its third new location this year. It’ll be found in the Westlake neighborhood at 3600 North Capital of Texas Highway, Building A, Suite 110 starting on Tuesday, October 3.

The Westlake menu is similar the other two Fresa’s locations in downtown and Bouldin Creek. There are wood-grilled meals, two with chickens either in achiote and citrus or Yucatan spiced; and then the chimichurri skirt steak. Then there are its tacos, bowls, and salads, which are filled with variations of those meats or other vegetables. For sweets, there are ice creams and churros.

The Fresa’s Westlake will have cocktails, which means drinks like margaritas (regular, frozen, frozen prickly pear, and frozen avocado), beers, and wines. There are also nonalcoholic drinks like aguas frescas, iced teas, cold brews, and Arnold Palmers made with lemon aguas frescas.

The physical space, designed by Austin architecture, interiors, and creative studio Levy Dykema, includes indoor and outdoor sating. The patio faces the West Lake Hills. There’s also a to-go window for takeout orders.

Fresa’s is also planning on opening a fourth location out in Mueller in September 2024.

The original Fresa’s opened in 2012 as a drive-thru on North Lamar actually by restaurant company McGuire Moorman (now McGuire Moorman Lambert) by restaurateur Larry McGuire, It was opened and run with then-co-partners Margaret Vera. In 2013, McGuire left and chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki joined as co-partners, along with Tracy Overath. Together, they opened New American East Austin restaurant Launderette in 2015 and a second location of Fresa’s with a first-time-ever on-site indoor/outdoor dining spaces on South First in 2016. Later on, Sawicki left in late 2021.

Fresa’s restaurant neighbors in the 3600 North Capital of Texas Highway plaza include Jack Allen’s Kitchen.

Fresa’s Westlake hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and then from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The takeout window hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Update, September 29, 11:00 a.m.: This article, originally published on July 27, has been updated with Fresa’s Westlake opening date and that it is opening a Mueller location.

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Continues Normal Operations, Ensuring Uninterrupted High-Quality Care for Patients and Community

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Westlake Surgical, L.P., dba The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center ("The Hospital at Westlake" or the "Hospital"), a proudly physician-owned boutique hospital that offers a wide range of premier medical services and exceptional patient care, today announced that it has voluntarily initiated a Chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. This step is part of the Hospital's ongoing efforts to manage its significant debt burden that existed before the COVID-19 era, which enduring post-pandemic pressures within the industry have further exacerbated. The Hospital at Westlake intends to leverage the time and protections afforded by the Bankruptcy Code to strategically position the Hospital for sustained success, ensuring uninterrupted care for its patients and Westlake Hills, Texas community for years to come.

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"At the heart of our hospital's restructuring is our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence in patient care," stated Dr. Mark Shen, CEO of The Hospital at Westlake. "Like many of our industry peers, we've battled immense challenges since the onset of the pandemic, which have only magnified the struggles businesses across every industry grapple with, including our own. Facing the stark reality of our financial standing and the unrelenting pressures impacting our industry, we're taking every measure possible to secure the future of our hospital."

The Hospital will continue operating as usual and without disruptions to patient care throughout its Chapter 11 process. All scheduled appointments, surgeries, and emergency services will proceed as planned, and the 24/7 Emergency Department, specialty operating rooms, and radiology team will continue to serve patients and the community with the same unwavering standard of exceptional care that defines them.

In the months leading to its filing, the Hospital has made significant efforts to withstand present-day economic challenges and create a more sustainable platform for enduring success, including reducing corporate overhead and consolidating organizational processes to focus on its core service lines. Despite the Hospital's best efforts to navigate current market headwinds before its Chapter 11 filing, it continues to be burdened by intensifying external pressures, including soaring inflation and rising costs for labor, supplies, and drugs, compounded by continued workforce shortages and the ongoing repercussions of COVID-19 related losses. The Hospital's decision to commence these proceedings is a critical and urgent step to address these unsustainable industry-wide challenges, which have been detrimental to its operations.

Dr. Shen concluded, "We are immensely grateful to our dedicated staff and physician partners— our true heroes; from the start of the pandemic through the aftershocks we are still confronting, they've navigated the most challenging times in our industry. Through every challenge, every twist and turn, they are on the frontline day in and day out, unwavering in their commitment to delivering outstanding care to our patients, many of whom have complex medical issues and rely on our specialized support. To let them down would be a failure, and we are grateful for this opportunity to chart a new path forward."

The Hospital at Westlake has filed a number of customary motions with the Bankruptcy Court intended to support the continuation of its day-to-day operations for patients, employees, vendors and suppliers, and other valued business partners during the court-supervised restructuring process. It expects to move through this process as quickly and efficiently as possible, emerging with a healthy balance sheet and strong operations for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Additional information, including court filings and other information related to the Chapter 11 case, is available at www.donlinrecano.com/westlake, by calling (866) 745-0270 (Toll-Free), or by emailing inquiries to [email protected].

The Hospital is represented by the law firm of Hayward PLLC and Paladin as restructuring advisors.

About The Hospital at Westlake Medical CenterThe Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is a proudly physician-owned boutique hospital located in Westlake Hills, Texas, a suburb of Austin. Guided by an unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare services in a comfortable setting, its core service areas include surgical procedures, outpatient radiology, and a 24/7 emergency room.

Media ContactLiz GonzalezPaladin for The Hospital at Westlake[email protected]

SOURCE The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

West Lake Hills declared a local state of disaster April 11 after a public right of way was exposed. (Grace Dickens/Community Impact)

West Lake Hills Mayor Linda Anthony declared a local state of disaster April 11, after the roadway for a public right of way located near Wildcat Hollow in West Lake Hills was exposed during an illegal excavation.

The overview

On or around April 4, residents near the Wildcat Hollow development made unauthorized and unpermitted cuts and excavations to the road in a public right of way near the development, according to the disaster declaration issued by the city of West Lake Hills.

“The property owner adjacent to that section of roadway did some excavation and caused the edge of the roadway to be exposed,” City Manager Trey Fletcher said. “It's already a narrow road; out of public safety and interest, the road is, until we know better and can further assess it and put it back together, a little bit compromised.”

While the exposed roadway only affects about 50 yards of road, the city will still have to pay for the damages, and “procedurally” a disaster declaration is the best way to handle that, Fletcher said.

“If the city is needing to expend funds to remedy the situation, then a natural disaster or emergency funds can be expended and [the city] can take whatever actions are necessary to alleviate the issue or threat to public safety and put us in the best light to recover expenditures,” he said.

In an email to Community Impact, Fletcher said the scope and the cost of the repair required is still to be determined.

Quote of note

“I would say this is a very public way to deal with a very pragmatic issue that we're just working to resolve,” Fletcher said.

Timeline

Fletcher also said the timeline to fix the roadway is still unknown, but they are working “in earnest to have shorter disruptions.”

A detour has been set up in front of the residents’ property and right of way to make it a one-way road at this time, he said.

Digging deeper

Texas Government code defines disaster as the “occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination, volcanic activity, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or paramilitary action, extreme heat, cybersecurity event, other public calamity requiring emergency action or energy emergency.”

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Looking for things to do after Thanksgiving? Here are 13 events in Lake Travis, Lakeway, Bee Cave and West Lake Hills to enjoy this holiday season.

Light Up the Plaza

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature live music from Gunnar Latham and country artist Kaitlin Butts, holiday market shopping, ice skating, giveaways and refreshments.

Community Tree Lighting

Participants will witness the annual Westlake Community Tree Lighting and can donate new, unwrapped toys to the Westlake Fire Department.

Lights On

The Lights On event involves the first lighting of the Trail of Lights. Participants can decorate cookies, roast marshmallows, play games, enjoy live music and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Holiday Artisan Market

Shoppers will enjoy a selection of art, gourmet foods, wellness products and live music performances.

Jingle Bell 5K

The 3rd Annual Jingle Bell 5K and Kids Dash will begin with festivities, music and food vendors before the races.

Lake Travis Lighted Boat Parade

The annual lighted boat parade will start at Crosswater Yacht Club. Nonmembers are welcome to participate.

Lakeway Sing Along's Family Christmas Show

Lakeway Sing Along will do two performances of its 23rd annual family Christmas show “What Christmas Means to Me” in support of the Green Santa Program, which provides gifts to children in the area.

Westlake Wonderfest

Hosted by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature a visit from Santa, performances by schools, food vendors, booths by local businesses, pony rides and a holiday market for gifts.

Hotel Viata Christmas Tree Lighting

Hotel Viata will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and offer photos with Santa, ornament decorating, seasonal treats and sips, live Christmas carols and a silent auction benefiting Community First Village.

Lakeway Garden Club Holiday Member Mixer

The mixer will include group discussions about winter gardening, holiday plants and opportunities for volunteering in local garden projects.

Grinch Movie Party

The Lakeway Activity Center will host a screening of “The Grinch (2018),” complete with hot cocoa, food vendors and a visit from the Grinch himself.

All Catalina Holiday

This holiday party is for members of All Catalina Fleet 69 and members of Austin Yacht Club who own or have an interest in Catalina Sailboats.

Polar Bear Plunge

Participants can take a brisk ride down the big slide and warmup with hot chocolate and snacks.

The Lakeway Polar Bear will make a special appearance.

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