quiet house

Located on a large lot in a rural neighborhood, this house aims to be “quietly modern” in what a small family views as an otherwise “cookie-cutter” neighborhood. The family wanted a place within the surrounding neighborhood where they could feel like they were escaping to something that was truly “theirs”, where they could enjoy what their new property had to offer in terms of views and space, as well as be a place to entertain and enjoy modern design without being too visually clashing with their neighbor’s homes.

Being a contradiction in the neighborhood, the home was designed to remain understated and “quiet” from the street and to the neighbors, but to present entirely differently to visitors as they enter the home. The home looks out in to view-controlled landscaping and courtyards, and creates layered a layered experience by presenting as a something that fits with the neighborhood aesthetic from the street, but opens up in to a modern aesthetic as one enters the home. The entry to the home is defined by a garden and reflecting pool surrounding the glazed dining area. Once in the house, there is a generous two-story volume of living space with a dramatic fireplace, as well as an open kitchen and dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass. The rear courtyard and master bedroom both open on to a pool deck with a raised hot tub and waterfall feature.