Taproot
Two levels, oriented toward the view(s).Unassuming and unpretentious but with traditional details. Large covered(?) porches (a portion screened).Inspired by late 19th century shingle style homes and responsive to the surrounding architecture. 3 finished sides. Living space and mechanical systems above the base flood elevation.
Systems for efficient year round living – AC,heating, good insulation, deep overhangs, quality windows, but with solar orientation for use in the summer months.
Natural and local materials (wood shingles,granite block, soapstone, solid wood floors). Open but efficient kitchen.Quality but not luxury appliances.
Program:
4 bedrooms (small rooms to save sf for the public areas)
3 baths (simple and unpretentious); 1 bedroom to be kids bunk room with 4 beds; 2nd floor master with view
Living / dining / kitchen oriented towards the view
Outdoor shower
Parking for 3-4 cars in gravel driveway.
Optional / nice to haves:
playroom / rainy day / TV room away from the view.
storage / garage area on the basement level
fireplace in family room.
Systems for efficient year round living – AC,heating, good insulation, deep overhangs, quality windows, but with solar orientation for use in the summer months.
Natural and local materials (wood shingles,granite block, soapstone, solid wood floors). Open but efficient kitchen.Quality but not luxury appliances.
Program:
4 bedrooms (small rooms to save sf for the public areas)
3 baths (simple and unpretentious); 1 bedroom to be kids bunk room with 4 beds; 2nd floor master with view
Living / dining / kitchen oriented towards the view
Outdoor shower
Parking for 3-4 cars in gravel driveway.
Optional / nice to haves:
playroom / rainy day / TV room away from the view.
storage / garage area on the basement level
fireplace in family room.
Shingle Style
John Calvin Stevens at Bowdoin
but not so grand...
Isaac Bell House, Newport, RI
Christoff:Finio Sagaponack -- low roofline
Stoughton House HH Richardson 90 Brattle St
Stoughton House HH Richardson 90 Brattle St.
shower
simple form
Sagamore Hill, LI
contrast
Rockport Shingle Style
Loring House
appleton house lenox
Craftsman + shingles
porch, columns roof, floor, stone
window detail
nice window detail
door / window
house #
dry fit wall
cobble stone driveway or walkways
Wall in Annisquam. Tight joints, mortar not visible
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