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5 Every residence has its own personality, but when homes are created from masterful minds and skilled hands, there are a few things they have in common. The careful attention to proportion, light, and form can be seen in every space featured on the pages of The Modern Residence, regardless of the aesthetic or style. They have been thoughtfully designed to respond to the families who reside within, and seek to enhance the residents' overall quality and enjoyment of life. Modern architecture is not simply about shelter, it is art in the built form that seeks to improve lives—and the homes featured here do just that. With dwellings that span the United States and Canada, you'll find homes from the southeast to the northeast, and from the west to the central United States. The geographic locations are diverse and each project presents its own set of benefits and challenges—topography, climate, and culture play key roles in shaping a home's design and function. Hammer Architects, for example, uses materials that make sense for the harsh conditions of the Atlantic Coast. One home sits atop a coastal bluff and is clad in western red cedar and mahogany that will change colors beautifully as it ages, and blends into the natural wooded landscape. Here, the home responds and adapts to its environment and is a direct reflection of its surroundings. In Aspen, Sinclair Building Architecture Design sources local materials whenever possible and works with the limited infrastructure available in mountainous terrain. The remote location is what makes the homes so appealing and also presents the biggest obstacle throughout the building phase. For Texas-based Malone Maxwell Borson Architects, the region's seasonal heavy rains can present specific challenges when designing a home. When the firm worked on a site that sat adjacent to a floodplain, the house had to be carefully integrated into the site's considerable natural grade. The slope was of the utmost importance and the design of the home benefited from strong elements that could withstand intense thunderstorms, with materials such as brick and cedar. These location-specific dwellings are distinct, stunning modern representations of their place and offer a sense of timelessness. Behind these homes is a network of skilled professionals, and although architects are at the forefront of their projects, most of them will quickly admit that they would be nothing without their trusted teams. Interior designers, metalworkers, builders, woodworkers, and the support systems within the firms make it all possible. The architects and designers featured within these pages have not only built a reputation through their impressive work, but because they also bring the strongest, most trusted crews to every project. The homes featured on the pages of The Modern Residence are a testament to the talent of North American architectural teams. INTRODUCTION

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