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THE MODERN RESIDENCE
BELOW: The owners' dream was a residential retreat that would allow them to "follow the sun" throughout the day and the seasons, with the various living spaces
oriented to the natural light. This was the last open site on the rim of the Nichols Arboretum, so it was especially challenging to design this home in dialogue
with the landscape while considering the topography, views, orientation, and materials. Baked ash exterior siding not only contrasts with the stucco; the vertical
panels reference the tree trunks to echo the surrounding woodland.
FACING PAGE: The rear view of the home allows a peek into the master bedroom suite on the second floor with the main living spaces below. Generous
windows provide views into the Arboretum and the vertical baked ash siding contrasts with the horizontal lines of the stucco and windows. The siding is installed
horizontally at the rear of the courtyard to bridge and unify the two wings of the home.
Photographs by Jeff Garland
