AIA Austin Marks 40 Years of Opening Doors to the City’s Most Remarkable Homes

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AIA Austin marked the 40th anniversary of its AIA Austin Homes Tour with a VIP party at Skyfall, the lakeside home of Marty and Lisa Sutter. Designed by Matt Fajkus Architecture and built by Dalgleish Construction, the residence gave more than 200 guests plenty to explore.

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Adrian Ramsay, Ingrid Spencer, Todd Spencer and Lisa O’Neill. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Blake Laugen, Alanna Taylor and Daren Maynard. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Brad Whitman, Snake Underwod, Dianne Kett and Sarai Underwood. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Kevin Stolle and Josh Weisman. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

The 18,400-square-foot home features a courtyard pool, a water wall, an art-filled media room and a poolside bar. Known in national publications as Octant House, the residence was conceived as a gallery for everyday life, with stone volumes and open spaces framing views of the surrounding landscape. Throughout the evening, guests wandered between the interiors and outdoor gathering areas, where pools reflected the architecture and sky against sweeping lake views.

Some of the night’s most popular stops revealed the owners’ personal interests. A dedicated Porsche room displayed dozens of models, while another room housed a collection of model boats.

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Marty Sutter, Jayme Ezell and Lisa Sutter. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Mitzi Avila and Romina Cardillo. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Paula Villella and Alejandro Lopart. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

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Ingrid Spencer and Todd Spencer. (Photo by Judith Schomp)

The celebration honored four decades of the AIA Austin Homes Tour, which opened nine architect-designed homes to the public Oct. 24 and 25. Each year, the tour gives visitors a closer look at Austin’s residential architecture and the collaboration between architects and homeowners that shapes each project.