The Bernbaum/Magadini Architects Collection

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PREFACE Great architecture has an intriguing way of opening hearts and enlightening senses to the fine art of living. Bernbaum/Magadini Architects’ iconic designs defy convention. They bring vivid dreams, contemporary attitudes, and bold ideas to life in unforgettable environments, through a unique culture dedicated to quality, innovation, and creativity that enhances comfort and livability. Exotic wood grains, stone, fine metals, natural tones, and textures integrate dramatically with picturesque views of water, earth, and sky, creating a magnificent unity with nature, connecting elegant indoor spaces with modern concepts in open-air living. The beautiful collection of signature houses in this book is impressive, intimate, and inspirational, highlighting irresistible spaces that elevate living, expand expectations, and exemplify the legendary collaborative spirit and artistic vision of every Bernbaum/Magadini Architects home.

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MANNING

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Spacious glass walls welcome essential elements that artfully flow through a seamless space to reflect the tranquility of life. Surroundings are warm and contemporary, providing nature a centerstage platform to capture streams of sunlight and exquisite views of landscapes. Texas limestone is the perfect complement to rich wooden floors throughout the home.

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OLIVE

OLIVE

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A vibrant “garden in the sky” opens to glittering panoramic scenes of spectacular cityscapes from within bold surroundings, as well as modern forms that are sleek, polished, and vivid.

Innovative design accompanies custom living spaces for creative displays of exotic and natural greenery on windows and walls.

OLIVE

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OLIVE

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Effervescent and energized, a lovely space among the clouds features inventively recycled materials that accentuate a series of chic environmental touches and distinctive visuals to create a high-rise space “beyond the box” for an extraordinary life that beckons the outdoors … inside.

OLIVE

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Every detail is managed by BMA from the beginning of this multi-leveled and sun-drenched, contemporary house specifically designed for a unique topography speckled in lush vegetation. Expansive, framed views of landscapes and a deep sense of composure invite nature to integrate effortlessly, creating an exquisite relationship, inside and out, while dramatically extending living spaces for entertaining, retreat, and reflection.

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Superior architectural design can calm our lives and, at the same time, invigorate our souls, while creating a comforting refuge from the hectic world. It instantaneously engages the heart, mind, and eye like no other form of artistic expression. Clean, modern, and intimate, two stories of compact urban luxury living are filled with light from windows that act as beautiful prosceniums to the outdoors. An inspired selection of rustic, yet elegant, materials articulates the character of the home that features native Texas wood and stone, signature glass walls, and stucco.

Sometimes, the simplest natural elements can capture the imagination, all blending together in harmony to create a warm, sophisticated palette. This is the perfect place for contemporary lives to unfold in peace and privacy, and to grow and evolve in years to come.

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CARUTH

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CARUTH

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Living large or intimately, space allows imaginations to flourish. The team created a contemporary flow to an expansive screened-in porch with exquisite views.

Punctuated by elegant textures and natural materials, it radiates warmth from a limestone fireplace and large windows designed to let the sunshine in, illuminating life. Elevations that advance design and accentuate livability are a cornerstone of the remarkable home, engaging family and guests on all levels. Simplicity and sophistication skillfully blend in signature staircases as extraordinary works of art, with layers of glass adding unique depth and dimension to each room.

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WILDWOOD

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Superbly streamlined with bright, bold energy, walls open to reveal luminous living spaces framed with a radiant style. Striking simplicity accentuates a cozy comfortability and luxurious sophistication in each room, distinctive in personality and character, ideal for private moments or large family gatherings on big sports weekends.

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WILDWOOD

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WILDWOOD

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Drenched in warm, natural light, life unfolds elegantly throughout every room in the house. Classic surfaces of Texas limestone, accented by stylish touches of wood and stone, provide an earthiness of rich textures complemented by clean lines and a contemporary sense of cool.

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Welcome to the making of a home, or in this case, a second home, filled with luxurious amenities for generations of family members to enjoy—a special place to make golden memories and to build enduring traditions. As comfortable for two as it would be for twelve … or more. This is the critical gathering point, the joining of life, architecture, and nature to be explored, loved, and cherished. It is here that the team shares its legendary commitment with clients to the highest levels of design quality and execution.

BMA works exclusively with the best interior designers, groundbreaking landscape architects, renowned builders, and detailed craftspeople in their respective fields to achieve their client’s ultimate vision for extraordinary living spaces.

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OAK POINT

A celebration of nature is impressively revealed in architecture that reflects an authentic, heartfelt love of the ranch lifestyle that is both casual and comfortable. There are striking, unobstructed views of the grand Texas landscape where resourceful planning and unique solutions are inventively utilized to allow animals to roam much of the property.

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MEADERS

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Elements blend effortlessly, connecting the energy of flowing water with greenery and a lilting breeze through surrounding live oak trees. Unique textures provide a special touch to living spaces, as light from signature windows frame an acute awareness of nature’s vivid roll in the architecture.

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SALE

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SALE

Small footprints can transform into meaningful living spaces that become stunningly customized urban retreats designed, planned, and built with a discerning architectural eye and a special emphasis on collaboration. Two stories of clean contemporary lines, elevated skyline scenes throughout the space, and dazzling visuals, inside and out, provide equal access to all on beautiful days and nights. Built with a motherin-law suite and home office space, the design includes the innovation and creativity needed to unify family in a spectacularly modern space.

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SALE

Innovation is the foundation of every house. Original designs blend seamlessly with the highest standards, turning lots into luxury.

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Opening doors to allow nature to enter our lives more fully is a radical idea for many homeowners, but it is a common practice in regions around the world. Embracing nature, a love of the outdoors, and the epitome of luxurious living can imaginatively unify a home. Vibrant connections to nature’s magnificent beauty resonate in nearly every space, particularly in a spacious screenedin living area, a continual center of activity for family and friends. With an innovative network of large glass doors, it opens effortlessly and is comfortably occupied year-round. Exterior materials feel elegant, but low maintenance, as is the droughtresistant landscaping that is contemporarily designed for minimal care.

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SURREY CIRCLE

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Skillfully designed, modern, and impeccably polished, one beautiful space leads into another in a refined, elegant environment that vitalizes the surroundings.

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The calm of architecture, surrounded by nature’s extensive machinery, merge brilliantly to create unforgettable moments and encounters. Shadows dance boldly across landscapes as amber sunlight turns to dusk under vast blue skies. Those who desire the best, are drawn to the best.

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KIRBY

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HIGHLAND VILLAGE

HIGHLAND VILLAGE

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RAVINE

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Design and detail are two of the team’s most crucial foundational elements. That often starts with an opportunity to “walk the lot” to fully understand and appreciate what nature may contribute to the house, as well as to develop the surrounding environment on which to build. This is where creation begins, followed by drawing images to clients’ words, detailing dreams and desires, and initiating a vibrant vision for their home.

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COTTONWOOD

Meticulous wisdom emerges from wood, providing distinctive architectural inspiration. Textured, smooth, grained, rippled and chiseled, durable and dense, wood is a perfect fusion of darkness and light. By carefully selecting the most exquisite raw materials, the BMA team designs homes as curated art, constructed throughout the most beautiful living spaces.

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HOLLOW WAY

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HOLLOW WAY

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Founding partners Bruce Bernbaum and Tricy Magadini are a unique pairing, much like their distinctive, principal-driven team approach to listening, collaborating, planning, and executing. Such distinguishing characteristics are the heartbeat of years of success at Bernbaum/Magadini Architects. Their innovative methodology doubles the know-how, proficiency, and inclusiveness of each project. The proof is in the luxurious living spaces throughout iconic homes they have consistently created for clients. From sketch to construction, each room is meticulously conceived with detailed plans guided by client vision.

The work is warmly contemporary, memorable, elegant, brilliantly unified on a single, magnificent palette. Bernbaum/Magadini Architects produces unforgettable spaces that project the natural elements of a distinctive life.

Above: Principals Tricy Magadini and Bruce Bernbaum

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The Bernbaum/Magadini Architects Collection elevates living to new heights through innovative design and signature contemporary architecture. Examine the unforgettable images in this book, feel the rich textures, raw materials, and natural light that define each space.