The spiral staircase that ties all the floors in the chateau and its tower together. Peter D'Aprix Photography

This year-round house sits on a rocky shoulder of a New England cove. The house is oriented East to West, allowing a procession of rooms to gradually culminate in the spectacular ocean view to the East. The dramatic siting of the house against the water’s edge recalls a ship’s prow jutting into the ocean. The house responds to its natural environment as well as the Shingle Style tradition popular to the region. Photography by Robert Benson

Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com

Designer: Tracy Rasor Photographer: Dan Piassick

Open treads and stair parts allow light from the stair bumpout tower further into the basement and upper level.

HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Interior Home Feature in a Custom Home HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture Charles Hilton Architects Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography

Credit: Scott Pease Photography

Helfrich and Brightwell Residence. Photo by KuDa Photography.

An impressive Stair Tower with a Cupola at the top, allowing a flood of light into a typically dark space. Transitional style banister and wrought iron railing. Stairs are over 4' wide. Ceiling is 24' 6". Venetian Custom Homes, Imagery Intelligence

Greg Premru

Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle