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THE MODERN RESIDENCE
ABOVE & LEFT: The expanses of glass make it obvious that this isn't a typical
Southern mansion, yet somehow, the house fits into this place and time.
The exposed-timber structure supporting the protective mass of shed roof
articulates its purpose with steel, emphasizing key elements. Rich wood tones
contrast with jagged stone that create a contemporary and rustic feel. It's warm
and inviting, appealing to the basic innate desire for shelter while revealing the
heightened art of living.
FACING PAGE: We organized the house around two stone walls, loosely
forming a skewed cross. The first wall runs parallel to a central old road, while
the second runs perpendicular to the slope of the hill, dividing the house into
quarters. Each quarter segments the house into different levels of privacy:
entry, entertainment and living, master, and service. As you move through the
spaces, you will notice they are organized around the demising walls revealing
themselves in layers.
Photographs by Farshid Assassi
