The Saint Emanuel House has become an iconic symbol of Houston's bustling Third Ward. Designed to celebrate the relationship between architecture, nature, & urban life, Architect Ronnie Self created a special place that is completely unique. The home mediates between two contrasting environments-an urban downtown skyline and a traditional residential neighborhood. Its elevated design and use of concrete walls and columns allow it to interact with both the freeway and the more serene neighborhood with sensitivity. The area beneath doubles as an outdoor living space, a welcome reprieve from Houston's summers! The cantilevered slab references nearby elevated freeway ramps, creating a sense of continuity w/ the surrounding infrastructure while establishing a sense of place within a larger urban context. The interior offers floor to ceiling views of downtown while the bedrooms are oriented toward the expansive garden of native plantings. You will love the panoramic views from the roof deck!