The design process started first with an inquiry to explore a large-scale renovation and addition to the dated 1950’s house on an ample property with considerable rear yard privacy. When it was clear that the original house could not be salvaged to meet the program and stylistic needs of the owners, a new house, complete with all the amenities one would dream of in a new custom residence entered the conversation.
Time with family, and spaces that would reflect the unique character of the kids, were conveyed by the client as primary goals. The octagonal shapes, along with hidden nooks, window benches, and other unique character-laden details began to influence not only the plan, but also, the eventual inspiration for the exterior.
Porches, turrets, natural stone, shake siding and standing seam roof accents pushed the house towards a classic aesthetic, but the homeowners playful and eclectic personalities pushed inclusion of more Modern details such as black windows, large expanses of mulled window combinations, and an angled rotation of some of the living space to embrace the pool and exterior living areas.
January 6, 2025
