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The steep site on which this residence is located dictated the use of a retaining wall to create a level grade. This retaining wall, or “the line”, became the driving element behind the parti of the home and serves to organize the program for the clients. The rituals of daily life fall into place along the line which is expressed as sandblasted exposed concrete and modular block. Three aspects of a house were seperated in this project: Thinking, Living, & Doing. ‘Thinking’ is done in the library, the main house is for ‘living’, and ‘doing’ is in the shop. While each space is separated by walls and windows they are nonetheless connected by “the line”.
Sustainability is married in equal parts to the concept of The Line House. The residence is located along an east/west axis to maximize the benefits of daylighting and solar heat gain. Operable windows maximize natural cross ventilation and reduce the need for air conditioning. Photo Credit: Michael Robinson
AoDK Inc.
A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint.
Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind.
The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie.
On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon.
Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint.
Photo: Sergiu Stoian
Amanda Martocchio Architecture
Michael Moran/OTTO Photography
This LEED-certified project was a substantial rebuild of a 1960s home, preserving the original foundation to the extent possible, with a small amount of new area, a reconfigured floor plan, and newly envisioned massing. The design is simple and modern, with floor to ceiling glazing along the rear, connecting the interior living spaces to the landscape. The design process was informed by building science best practices, including solar orientation, triple glazing, rainscreen exterior cladding, and a thermal envelope that far exceeds code requirements.
Erban Development
Architect designed family home with open plan & outdoor living set on rural property. Incorporates solar passive design with the latest construction materials and finishes including earth walls for thermal mass heating, insulated concrete walls (ICFs), structural insulated roof panels (SIPs), polished concrete slabs and bench tops,. This home will achieve a minimum 6.5 star energy rating despite the extensive use of glazing to the complete northern elevation which overlooks the clients property.
PHOTOGRAPHY: F22 Photography
Erban Development
Architect designed family home with open plan & outdoor living set on rural property. Incorporates solar passive design with the latest construction materials and finishes including earth walls for thermal mass heating, insulated concrete walls (ICFs), structural insulated roof panels (SIPs), polished concrete slabs and bench tops,. This home will achieve a minimum 6.5 star energy rating despite the extensive use of glazing to the complete northern elevation which overlooks the clients property.
PHOTOGRAPHY: F22 Photography
3D Stone
Aspen natural stone wall cladding works as an indoor/outdoor feature wall or repeated feature to tie together your whole home design.
BARRETT STUDIO architects
Pine Perch commands dramatic views to the eastern plains, from the Pine Brook Hills community just west of Boulder. Nestled into a sloping foothills site, the home is a lively beginning for a newly married couple and their visiting children and grandchildren.
The continuation of materials from interior to exterior creates visually engaging indoor-outdoor connections. Structural stone walls extend from living spaces to outside buttressed walls, and steel ceiling beams ascend continuously from the Great Room to the uplifted shed roof outdoors. Corner window walls further help to “break the container” of living in this natural setting.
Centered on food and good times, this sun-filled home expresses an uplifting spirit that the couple enthusiastically celebrates as life’s next chapter. The aesthetic is eclectic, while comfortably modern in its local response to site and materiality.
Photo: Ron Ruscio Photography
Island Stone
An exterior wall is brought to life through the unique relief created by utilizing Island Stone VTiles in a wave format with a 100% offset.
Resolution: 4 Architecture
CATSKILLS SUBURBAN
Location: Palenville, NY
Completion Date: 2009
Size: 2,208 sf
Typology Series: Single Bar
Modules: 6 Boxes & Panelized Fireplace
Program:
o Bedrooms: 3
o Baths: 2
Architects: Joseph Tanney, Robert Luntz
Project Architect: Brian Thomas
Manufacturer: Simplex Industries
Project Coordinator: Jason Drouse
Engineer: Lynne Walshaw P.E., Greg Sloditskie
Contractor: Nelson Contracting
Photographer: © RES4
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