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Clayton Korte

Clayton Korte

Austin, TX | San Antonio, TX

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Grounds and Gardens Chase Daniel
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Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection

Originally the home of Edgar and Lutie Perry, this 10-acre property was designed by Henry Bowers Thompson between 1917 and 1928 as a transportive oasis in the middle of Austin. Inspired by the owners’ vast European travels, a series of formal gardens along with a large Italianate mansion and carriage house were built along Waller Creek. A stone wall enclosed the entire compound.

The 10,600-square-foot Italian Renaissance Revival mansion is surrounded with terraces, parterres and fountains, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Intricately carved wood and plaster moulding, hand-wrought ironwork and limestone details combine with Mexican-style tile work for an overall ornate effect. In its day, the estate set a new precedent in Austin for gracious entertaining. Perry sold the estate in 1944, declaring that the mansion was: “A great place to throw a party, but too big to live in.”

The historic components of the property have been returned to their former glory and a new restaurant built to serve as a backdrop to the magnificent historic gardens. These efforts are part of a new destination resort and private club, The Commodore Perry Estate, by Auberge as part of its prestigious Resorts Collection.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Austin, Texas
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Architecture (Mansion, Chapel, Carriage House, and Restaurant): Clayton Korte
Architecture (Hotel): Moule & Polyzoides
Interior Design: Ken Fulk
General Contractor: Rogers O’Brien
Landscape Architect: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects

Renderings: 3dq.studio

 
Mansion Living Room Chase Daniel
Mansion Living Room
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Library Chase Daniel
Library
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Dining Room Chase Daniel
Dining Room
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Hal Thompson Suite Douglas Friedman
Hal Thompson Suite
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Mansion Breakfast Room Chase Daniel
Mansion Breakfast Room
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Mansion Loggia Douglas Friedman
Mansion Loggia
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Stairwell Douglas Friedman
Stairwell
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Mrs. Perry Bedroom Douglas Friedman
Mrs. Perry Bedroom
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Pool Chase Daniel
Pool
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Rose Garden Chase Daniel
Rose Garden
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