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Paradise Isle Residence

The Paradise Isle Residence is a custom home located in Pine Island, an exclusive gated community in Woodforest. The entry into the home will be through a large glass pivot door, which opens into a two-story foyer space and an incredible steel staircase with floating wood treads. The home is designed around a central courtyard and pool area, with glass wall systems that can be retracted to provide an unobstructed connection between the dining room, living room, and the exterior living and pool areas. Opposite the pool from the dining/living areas is an outdoor kitchen and bar area for entertaining and serving guests. The home will feature a magnificent closet with a hand-bag display room that features several rows of floor-to-ceiling shelves for displaying purses, and the shelves will connect overhead to create walls of purses to process through. Amidst the purses will be nestled a posh sitting area with a butt-glass corner window that overlooks the pool. The home will feature a man-cave like no other. A fully air-conditioned eight-car garage will be home to a collection of the finest vehicles, with a second-level loft overlooking the cars below will make this space the envy of any car enthusiast.

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Bighorn Residence

The Bighorn Residence is located in Texas Grand Ranch in Walker County, Texas. The homeowner acted as the General Contractor for the project. The Residence is a stunning embodiment of timeless charm and modern functionality. The exterior seamlessly integrates traditional farmstead elements, such as light stone and wood truss details, with sleek black metal accents for a touch of contemporary flair. Inside, the fusion of modern minimalism and farmhouse warmth is evident in the open spaces filled with abundant natural light. The central living area, featuring a cathedral ceiling with wooden beams, serves as the heart of the home, branching into wings that house bedrooms and private spaces. The design thoughtfully extends the exterior materials into the interior, creating a neutral backdrop that complements the natural surroundings. The central living space is embraced by tall windows and pivot doors, connecting seamlessly to the outdoor with a pool and backyard views. This modern farmhouse is a testament to the successful integration of traditional and modern elements, offering a timeless yet innovative living experience.

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Copa Palm Residence

The Copa Palm Residence is located in the gated community of Pine Island within Woodforest, and is a collaboration with Tipler, a luxury home builder located in The Woodlands, Texas. This luxurious modern farmhouse style home features grand vaulted ceilings and a beautiful fireplace with built-in shelving flanking either side in the great room, a spacious primary suite, and a layout that creates a private courtyard type space in the backyard, perfect for an elegant swimming pool and outdoor kitchen area.

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St. Ann's Court

St. Ann’s Court is a two story single family home in Conroe, TX located on a canal in the gated community of The French Quarter. The four bedroom home features a primary suite and one of the secondary bedrooms on the first floor with the remaining bedrooms on the second floor. The second floor also includes a large bonus room with a spacious covered balcony. Spacious living space and kitchen have a direct access to a covered outdoor kitchen/patio. The home has been designed to provide optimal views to Lake Conroe from the first floor living space, the primary suite, and the second floor covered balcony. This speculative home is currently for sale, with the availability to customize the fixtures and finishes. Moment Architects is an architecture firm serving the Conroe TX, as well as the greater Houston area.

Please contact Ann Tran with Luminous Custom Homes for more information: anntran@luminous-dg.com or (832) 858-9888

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Rosedown Circle Remodel

The interior transformation of the Rosedown Circle project was guided by a commitment to timeless design, thoughtful functionality, and a personalized living experience.

One of the key architectural changes involved raising the previously sunken living room and aligning the main living, kitchen, and outdoor areas into one continuous, open space. The kitchen transitioned from dark and inefficient to fresh and elegant, featuring light tones, a waterfall marble island, and antique gold fixtures. Along the rear façade, larger windows were introduced to flood the interiors with natural light and frame views of the lake, pool, and outdoor living areas.

The original curved staircase was reimagined with warm wood tones and vertical louvers, adding a modern touch that visually connects both floors.

Throughout the home, each space was tailored to the owners’ lifestyle. A former balcony was converted into a lake-facing craft room, while the second-floor game room now includes a dedicated biking station. Every bathroom received a modern refresh with sophisticated finishes, and the primary suite, particularly the bath, was completely redesigned with clean lines and a serene palette. Even the secondary entry from the garage was transformed into a functional mudroom with a view, blending utility with beauty.

This renovation embodies a thoughtful balance of form and function, timeless in style, deeply personal in its details, and true to the way its owners live every day.

The project is a collaboration with Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling and Herndon Design.

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Muleshoe Residence Interiors

The concept for the interiors of the home is to blend form and function, creating opportunities for interaction between spaces that enrich the homeowners’ everyday routines while providing a retreat-like atmosphere in the more private areas of the home.

We achieved this by establishing a natural flow that connects the common spaces, living, dining, and kitchen, while still giving each its own identity through distinct design elements, such as a vaulted ceiling in the living area and accent wood ceilings in the kitchen and dining.

The homeowners were drawn to fresh, modern aesthetics balanced with warmth and tranquility. To reflect that, we selected a neutral color palette and incorporated biophilic design elements, wood and green tones in the finishes, along with ample natural light throughout the home. The result is a serene, thoughtful interior that celebrates minimalist design and the seamless blend of beauty and function. Images by Haylie Smith.

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TheMission Church


TheMission Church is a new construction worship project that stands as a testament to thoughtful design and purposeful architecture. The exterior of the Lutheran church is adorned with multi-colored brick, complemented by bronze accents along the fascia and gutters, creating a harmonious and inviting facade. The arched emblematic entry sets the tone for a welcoming and sacred space. Inside, the church features a main lobby area designed for community connection, complete with a cozy fireplace and sitting area. To the left, a well-equipped kitchenette and multipurpose room cater to diverse congregational needs. On the right, the Pastor's office, closets, and utility rooms contribute to the seamless functionality of the church. The altar space boasts a hanging cross, curved walls for projection purposes, and a vaulted cathedral ceiling adorned with beautiful wood trusses. Outside, the church extends its warmth with social gathering spaces, including a fireplace and ample sitting and lounging areas. TheMission Church is a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and functional design, creating a sacred space for community connection and spiritual growth.

Photography by: Sean Fleming

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Frassati Catholic High School

The Frassati Catholic High School’s new Classroom Building located in Spring, Texas, will allow the school to continually grow to help educate its communities. The design allows for an enriched educational experience while respecting the campus's unique vernacular. Inspired by the serene elegance of European monasteries, this project harmonizes rhythm and materiality to create a cohesive aesthetic that resonates with both students and faculty. 

 Built as a pre-engineered steel structure, the Classroom Building showcases a striking combination of plaster, stone, and cast concrete stone 

Inside, the layout includes seven spacious classrooms and three laboratories, alongside dedicated offices for principals and teachers. Each space is crafted to foster collaboration, creativity, and exploration, ensuring that students have the resources they need to thrive. 

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Kemah Crossing Amenity Center


Kemah Crossing Recreation Center is a recreation center for a new single family residential community by Meritage Homes in Kemah, Texas. Moment worked in collaboration with Landology to provide amenities to the residents, blending nature and architecture to promote interactive and fun outdoor experiences. The amenities include a covered open-air pavilion, swimming pool, playground, green space, grill area, and restrooms.

Moment proposed a village concept where each structure is laid out separately while being linked through landscaping to allow exploration and different gathering points within the site. The landscape architecture furthers this village concept with different outdoor functions for all ages, with walkways connecting the different amenities. 

The pavilion structure defines the entry into the recreation center with a open-air structure that mimics the entry monuments of the community. Creating a cohesive architectural language throughout the development was important to Moment and Landology, and we worked together to achieve this with materiality and architectural forms. We blended architecture and landscape by utilizing wood elements, which we incorporated into the sliding gate into the pool area from the pavilion as well as the trellis at the restroom building, providing separation and privacy with design. The same trellis design was carried through the pavilion structure where the downslope of the roof edges ended with horizontal louvers. Rain drip chains were incorporated for a tranquil touch to bridge the structure and the landscape. 

Photography by: Juliana Franco

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