JEFF GARNETT ARCHITECT

East 1st Residence

Project Details

Location: Marfa, Texas
Project Type: West Texas Retreat
Expertise: Residential
Status: On the Boards
Architect: Jeff Garnett Architect

Overview

Located in Marfa, Texas, the East 1st Residence is designed as a quiet weekend retreat that embraces the simplicity and expansive character of the West Texas desert. White stucco walls, steel windows and doors, and a restrained material palette create a timeless home shaped by light, shadow, and proportion rather than ornament. Organized around a central outdoor living space with a firepit, the residence balances privacy with an open connection to the landscape, creating a place to gather beneath Marfa's wide skies. Contemporary homes in Marfa often emphasize courtyard planning, simple geometric forms, and durable materials that respond to the desert climate and artistic legacy of the region.