An Austin landmark, Reimagined
The Michael Paggi House is a one-story, handmade brick house in the Greek Revival style that predates the Civil War and is one of the oldest buildings in Austin. In 1967 the house was vacated by the Paggi family and later condemned. In the mid-1970s, it was restored and was home to the Paggi House restaurant until closing in 2014. Paggi House is an Austin Historic Landmark, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Loren has worked in partnership with Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission and Historic Preservation Office to carefully protect and restore the house. Non-historic elements were removed, new walkways installed to improve accessibility, and a new low-profile roof was constructed to re-enclose the courtyard creating a revitalized event space.
Art Exhibitions
Paggi House is a unique environment for artists to showcase their work. Exhibitions will be themed around the ideas that inspire The Loren Art Collection — science, nature, architecture, and the environment — and showcase artists from our collection along with local Austin artists.
Loaded by Erik Parker, is the current exhibition on display, featuring dreamlike landscapes, cartoonish portraits, and layered word paintings inspired by punk, skate, and psychedelic culture. Visit the Events page to learn more.
To book an appointment for an exhibition viewing, please contact Penny Aaron. Visit our Events page to learn more.
aperí at paggi house
A departure from the traditional wine bar, Aperí empowers guests to curate their own afternoon, selecting from a world-class portfolio of rare bottles and artisanal provisions to be enjoyed at their own tempo. The staff act as wine concierges, available to offer guidance and recommendations from the wine selection while keeping the experience relaxed and nonintrusive. To learn more about hours and operation, please visit the Events page.
