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Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"

Shadowed by the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this luxury, handcrafted log home is a tribute to traditional American log home lodges. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photo Cred: Heidi Long, Longview Studios

Spacious front porch to watch all the kids play on the cul de sac! Michael Lipman Photography

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Photography by Sean Gallagher

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When the current owners purchased this historic, neoclassical home built in 1913, it had been abandoned for almost a decade and it's former glory had been plundered by time, weather, and lack of maintenance.

Troy Theis

Nestled in a narrow lot, the house structures move lengthwise throughout the site to allow for various dynamic gathering areas. Tactile limestone, organic shell stone, vertical standing seam wall panels, and warm cedar siding create the perfect materials palette for this urban infill home. Photo Credit: Charles Davis Smith

The renovation of the Woodland Residence centered around two basic ideas. The first was to open the house to light and views of the surrounding woods. The second, due to a limited budget, was to minimize the amount of new footprint while retaining as much of the existing structure as possible. The existing house was in dire need of updating. It was a warren of small rooms with long hallways connecting them. This resulted in dark spaces that had little relationship to the exterior. Most of the non bearing walls were demolished in order to allow for a more open concept while dividing the house into clearly defined private and public areas. The new plan is organized around a soaring new cathedral space that cuts through the center of the house, containing the living and family room spaces. A new screened porch extends the family room through a large folding door - completely blurring the line between inside and outside. The other public functions (dining and kitchen) are located adjacently. A massive, off center pivoting door opens to a dramatic entry with views through a new open staircase to the trees beyond. The new floor plan allows for views to the exterior from virtually any position in the house, which reinforces the connection to the outside. The open concept was continued into the kitchen where the decision was made to eliminate all wall cabinets. This allows for oversized windows, unusual in most kitchens, to wrap the corner dissolving the sense of containment. A large, double-loaded island, capped with a single slab of stone, provides the required storage. A bar and beverage center back up to the family room, allowing for graceful gathering around the kitchen. Windows fill as much wall space as possible; the effect is a comfortable, completely light-filled room that feels like it is nestled among the trees. It has proven to be the center of family activity and the heart of the residence. Hoachlander Davis Photography

The new covered porch with tuscan columns and detailed trimwork centers the entrance and mirrors the second floor addition dormers . A new in-law suite was also added to left. Tom Grimes Photography

This home exterior has Cedar Shake siding in Sherwin Williams 2851 Sage Green Light stain color with cedar trim and natural stone accents. The windows are Coconut Cream colored Marvin Windows, accented by simulated divided light grills. The door is Benjamin Moore Country Redwood. The shingles are CertainTeed Landmark Weatherwood .

A new random pattern, full range color bluestone carriage walk allows visitors to approach the home even if a car is parked in the drive. The existing drive was sawcut, and a tumbled limestone band was added to signal arrival for vehicles.

This photo shows the single-story family room addition to an unusual 1930's stone house, with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, and new flagstone patio. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro

Photos by Alan K. Barley, AIA This home's property was steeply sloped. The carport was located on the only flat area and we literally had to bridge from the carport the the house. Screened-In porch, Austin luxury home, Austin custom home, BarleyPfeiffer Architecture, wood floors, sustainable design, sleek design, modern, low voc paint, interiors and consulting, house ideas, home planning, 5 star energy, high performance, green building, fun design, 5 star appliance, find a pro, family home, elegance, efficient, custom-made, comprehensive sustainable architects, natural lighting, Austin TX, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, professional services, green design, curb appeal, LEED, AIA,