Austin writer Helen Thompson and photographer Casey Dunn collaborate on a new book that takes you inside Marfa’s most stunning homes.

Houston architect Carlos Jimenez designed this ranch house with big windows that frame the grand landscape.

A long French work table makes a statement in a kitchen designed by Barbara Hill. Blackened steel cabinets are by George Sacaris.

Hotelier Liz Lambert's kitchen is enlivened with Moroccan-style tiles on the floor and a big farmhouse sink.

Hotelier Liz Lambert's kitchen is enlivened with Moroccan-style tiles on the floor and a big farmhouse sink.

A horse trough serves as a tub in the master bath of the late Houston designer Marlys Tokerud's house where a collection of vintage blue tequila bottles line a concrete shelf.

Jamey Garza designed and built this 1200-square-foot cinder block house that's enclosed by an 8-foot-high adobe wall. Steel trusses and a cypress plank ceiling cover the main room which includes living, dining, and sleeping areas.

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