LOCATED IN THE HEIGHTS, A TRADITIONAL HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD, THE ASHLAND RESIDENCE IS A RENOVATION PROJECT THAT AIMs to PROVIDE AN UPDATED MODERN ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE, WHILE RESPECTING THE HISTORY OF ITS neighborhood SURROUNDINGS. THE PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE ORIGINAL SINGLE-STORY HOUSE WAS MAINTAINED WITH ITS SERIES OF SPACES PRIVATE AND PUBLIC, ON EITHER SIDE OF A CONTINUOUS CENTRAL HALLWAY which stretches the length of the HOUSE WITH OPPOSING DOORS AT THE FRONT AND BACK. THIS RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION UTILIZES VERNACULAR DESIGN THEMES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS PITCHED ROOVES AND HORIZONTAL SIDING, WHILE INTRODUCING NEW ARCHITECTURAL STRATEGIES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS LARGER SPAN WINDOWS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS WHICH CREATE INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES. THE RENOVATION ALSO INCLUDED THE PRESERVATION OF AN EXISTING ART MURAL AFFIXED TO THE BACK WALL OF THE RESIDENCE. HEREIN, the WORK by renown artist DANIEL ANGUILU, WAS PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED WITHIN THE ADDITION’S LIVING ROOM. TODAY THE RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY ALL THE HISTORICAL DETAILS OF THE PAST WHILE ALSO ENJOYING THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGN ELEMENTS OF THE FUTURE.

If you ride the rails, you've probably noticed Daniel Anguilu's vibrant murals along the tracks. Anguilu is a well-known street artist who says working as a train operator inspires his colorful work. Recent Stories from ABC13. "There's a connection with my art and driving the train," said Anguilu. "It's really nice to be able to be in the front seat, checking out how the city's expanding and learning what's coming to the city." Anguilu first moved to Houston from Mexico when he was 14 years old. He didn't speak much English and learned to communicate through graffiti. "I fell in love with it," said Anguilu. "Graffiti really allowed me to feel comfortable being a Houstonian but also Mexican." Anguilu has now painted around 100 murals across Houston, and his art can also be seen in cities like Paris and Mexico City. He also curates the HARRISBURG ART MUSEUM, an East End warehouse that showcases the work of graffiti and street artists. ABC13 caught up with Anguilu to find out how his graffiti habit as teen turned into a lifelong passion for art.