Port Bolivar Beach House
Situated above the shoreline in a Gulf Coast community, this elevated beach house offers a restful retreat shaped by light, breeze, and expansive views. Drawing from the local tradition of stilt-frame wood construction, the design lifts the main living level to capture sun, breeze, and shade throughout the day while providing shelter below. Inside, vaulted ceilings create an airy sense of volume, a bright sun room frames the shifting coastal light, and a cozy loft offers an intimate perch for reading or watching the water. Warm materials and simple forms make the home both timeless and deeply connected to its place.
Location
Port Bolivar, Texas
Design Team
Kevin Barden and Joe Rivers
Typology
Residential
Date
2020-2021
Process
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Commercial
Greg Dean
Actor & Director
Music and Performance
In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Greg Dean, a theater actor and director from Houston, Texas. Greg Dean has been a player in Houston's theater scene for practically three decades, having spent much of that time as an actor and director with locally founded Catastrophic Theater. Joe and Kevin sat down with Greg to discuss his evolution as an actor and his approach to directing.
Principal Spotlight: Kevin Barden
Kevin Barden
Writing
Meet one of our Principals, Kevin Barden! With the larger vision and ethos in mind, Kevin constantly pursues the evolution of each project’s identity throughout its development. Kevin and his wife enjoy traveling near and far as well as playing with their young son and daughter around the house and at the park.