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ABOVE: With a great appreciation for the design process, the
homeowners were willing to revisit elements again and again
until every possibility was exhausted and the design was
perfect. In the master bedroom, a glass wall originally flanked
the fireplace to separate the sitting room, but simplicity
prompted a removal of the wall and the mantel. The result is
an elegant, peaceful sanctuary.
FACING PAGE TOP & BOTTOM: While the exterior follows
the original stone's dry stack technique with cracks and
missing pieces, the inside is driven by the family's simple,
contemporary tastes. Parged with mortar to add softness,
the interior stone reflects the beautiful texture and exquisite
materials of the furniture, fabrics, and art. Both the interior
and exterior required careful selection of highly skilled
craftspeople who could view a piece of material and
instinctively find the beauty in its flaws. Through sensitivity to
history and understanding of the materials, every piece of the
home blends well together.
Photographs by Audrey Hall
"Perfection is elusive.
The joy is in the pursuit."
–Paul Bertelli
