Custom home

The Berm House is a private residence that doubles as the common house and gathering space for a 19 house mixed-income community in Washington’s Methow Valley. The house is set into the landscape, with a panoramic view of the farmland down valley, but hidden from the road by a berm that ramps up onto and across the roof.   Benjamin Drummond The south-facing building orientation optimizes winter solar exposure coupled with large overhangs to protect from snowfall and the intense summer sun. The home is post and beam structure with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof prefabricated in northeastern Washington. The design incorporates Passive House principles including managing seasonal heat gain from solar exposure, advanced ai... More

Designed to stand the test of time, this home addition and remodel project located in Glencoe, IL uses traditional materials in modern applications to provide comfortable charm and high-tech conveniences. A new second floor bedroom and bathroom addition features vaulted ceilings and spacious walk-in closets. The first floor is completely renovated by opening load bearing walls, and providing a minimal kitchen layout that is perfect for entertaining guests or Sunday morning breakfast with the family. The exterior also received a complete makeover with new windows, and a two tone stucco finish that offers a modern yet elegant appearance. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

With a nod to the warm modern architecture of the Sonoma Valley, the home has clean lines, exposed structure, and natural materials. Caption The great room offers a central place of gathering that can be completely open to the outdoors. Indoor space ensures privacy by separating the primary and secondary bedroom suites while providing panoramic views of the site. Caption Operable wooden screens glide along the façade of the home for protection from the sun or additional privacy. Caption More

Big Fir Vineyard is a single-family residence in the hills of a designated wine grape-growing region in the Willamette Valley.  Formed from the topography and agricultural plan of the site, this small home is carefully designed to both take in the surrounding landscape and become a part of it. Indoor-outdoor elements visually extend the interior spaces, and the roof shape mimics the incline of the site. Big Fir is comfortably nestled into a newly planted vineyard, oriented to harmonize with the rows of vines. Andrew Pogue Photography Andrew Pogue Photography It was only by chance that the clients purchased the land; they came across the lot while visiting family in the area and saw its potential as a vineyard – somethi... More

The home is situated on a secluded plot in the mountains of Deep Creek Lake with stunning waterfront views. The space was designed with a modern aesthetic that combines contemporary styles with more traditional materials that tie in the surrounding elements. An open-plan living area allows for plenty of natural light and an unobstructed view of breathtaking mountain views. Inside, the spaces are designed to maximize comfort and convenience, while outside, the landscape was designed to provide a private, tranquil setting. Caption More

For many years, the homeowners of this stunning lakeside timber frame desired a custom home on their rare site which would blend both of their very different styles, while highlighting the unbelievable panoramic water views. On a clear day, one can see for miles and even count the many islands in the distance. In fact, the homeowner used to climb the antennae of his former home just to take in the seemingly endless views. OakBridge Timber Framing/Kris Miller Photography OakBridge Timber Framing/Kris Miller Photography Guests are greeted by breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Erie which are magnificently framed like pieces of art by the oak timbers. Once the soft glow of evening arrives, the home takes on a stylish, luxurious, sw... More

Nicknamed “The Old/New House” this was a custom build by David Hennessy of Hennessy Company, design by Chip Maguire of Modern.Organic.Dwelling.Environments.   https://nakamotoforestry.com/portfolio/ketchum-house-ketchum-id-pika-pika/   Product: Pika-Pika 1×6 select grade shiplapPrefinish: BLACKApplication: Residential – ExteriorSF: 2900SFDesigner: M.O.D.E.Builder: Hennessy CompanyDate: November 2019Location: Ketchum, ID   More

The project was a highly designed energy efficient residential new build in Colchester, Vermont by Red HouseBuilding and architect Elizabeth Herrmann using our Shou Sugi Ban – Gendai that was oiled with a Solar Shield Light Gray prefinish.   From EH Architect:“Nestled into a steep Vermont hillside, this home was carefully designed and positioned to efficiently and thoughtfully take advantage of the challenging terrain and stunning mountain views.  The house is characterized by a series of connected wedge-shaped volumes.  Roof lines lift toward views and sunlight and provide airy, varied-height spaces within.   Designed to make single-floor living possible, the home has all major living spaces including a be... More

Inspired by the curvature inherent in most graffiti, this laneway house incorporates curves into its elevations in a playful manner. More

This project is envisioned as a full-time residence, guest house, and fully functional barn. The essence of the architecture takes cues from the rural agricultural aesthetic on one end of the spectrum and contemporary living on the other end. The conceptual goal of the project is to use the structures to illustrate the evolution of how we use materials, harness natural light, and, most importantly, create and design useful spaces, all while portraying the evolution and modernization of architectural design.The heart of the arrival sequence is the ‘Gateway to the Meadow’. The meadow is framed by a breezeway calling out entry into the Main House and Barn while simultaneously allowing passage through to an outdoor gathering space o... More

This custom colonial home replaced an existing cape on the same property. The owners originally intended to add onto & remodel. A “tear the roof off & build a second story addition” project quickly segued into designing a new 7000 SF house.   This is a classic grand colonial, with a front porch that extends the full width of the house. All primary living spaces are arranged along the back of the house to take advantage of the southern exposure. The second floor consists of a master bedroom suite and with 3 bedrooms, along with a play room above the garage. The main stair extends all the way up to the 3rd floor, creating a dramatic entry.   The kitchen & family room open onto a terrace, with a screened p... More

The first floor consists of a 2 story entry, formal living & dining rooms with fireplaces, a state of the art kitchen with an adjacent breakfast area & a family room. A paneled library with a cathedral ceiling is on the left end of the house, with a large bluestone terrace on the back of the house with access from multiple rooms. A 3 car garage is on the right side of the house, with a space below that could be finished. The second floor consists of a master bedroom suite, 4 en-suite bedrooms & a second floor family room. The finished basement consists of a family room with a fireplace, game room, exercise room, bar area with an adjacent wine cellar and an additional 6th bedroom & bathroom. More

Georgian Colonial home in Greenwich CT: This is a custom home on a “tear-down lot” on a 2.6 acre property. The clients wanted to design a classic Georgian colonial home, complete with brick veneer, slate roof & copper gutters.   There are 10,000 SF over 3 floors, with the typical formal & informal spaces on the first floor along with a large terrace. A covered porch off the living room includes an exterior fireplace and TV. The second floor consists of a master bedroom suite along with 4 bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The master bedroom suite is designed with 2 separate bathrooms & dressing areas.   The basement is fully finished, with a large playroom, guest bedroom, exercise room, wine cellar... More