Notes From Our Journey

In most homes, the best view is often just a fleeting moment of appreciation — a brief pause to show guests or a picturesque backdrop that goes mostly unnoticed. All too frequently, these vistas lack the thoughtful touch needed to make them living spaces, not just sights to pass by.

At Ceci Bates Custom Homes, we approach this distinctly. Every home is an opportunity to transform these potential moments of beauty into genuine living spaces. Architect Roberth Jordan, with his global experience and thoughtful design philosophy, brings this vision to life. A recent project perched on a hill above Lake Texoma exemplifies this approach. Here, Jordan designed a home with an observation deck at its apex, emphasizing the stunning views the property boasts.

This observation deck wasn’t just an architectural flourish; it was a deliberate space tailored to its owner’s lifestyle. The deck featured a balcony that opened to the lake’s expansive vistas, a small library that invited leisurely afternoons, and accessibility features like an elevator to ensure ease of access. The inclusion of a powder room meant uninterrupted time up high was possible, without journeys through the rest of the home. This was more than just a viewing platform; it was a retreat.

By embedding usability into beauty, Roberth Jordan crafted a space where the owner could truly dwell — absorbing the serene views while immersed in a favorite book, with every comfort close at hand. This is what it means to design for how an owner wants to live. It transcends mere visual enjoyment and creates an active, lived-in relationship with a home’s surroundings.

Ultimately, the best homes are those where the most picturesque spaces also become the most personally meaningful. To explore how Ceci Bates Custom Homes designs homes around how you wish to live, we invite you to learn more about our process at cecibates.com.