original home on the lake was torn down. The carriage house and boathouse on the property were kept and refurbished to complement the style of the new home on the lake. A new detached garage was built. The traditional style of the lake home is timeless, comfortable, and unfussy; able to stand up to the
throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning on lights at nightfall. Notable are the numerous passive solar design elements: careful attention to overhangs and
this home. Board and batten, cedar shiplap, and clapboard on the exterior help contribute to this modern beachfront look. Landscape architect Christopher Yates used a combination of low-maintenance coastal plants for the front yard. One challenge was containing the horsetail grass, which can become
their home, so I take a lot of inspiration from what they are dreaming of, what would make them the most happy and proud. I try to capture their souls and create a shelter for their psyche, if that makes sense. The bottom line is that buildings are for people, so they for me are the most important i
igned home in Newtown Square, PA from McIntyre Capron & Associates, Architects.
Photo Credits: Jay Greene
What is the normal method for heating a home in America? I don't see any radiators in the pictures and only open fireplaces. Is there some sort of unseen heating used?
most homes like this one have a primary furnace in the basement. They use natural gas or heating oil for heat and an air conditioner compressor hidden out back for cooling. Alternatively, a heat pump with electric backup can be used in more efficient homes. Both cooling and heating share a common
ductwork. Homes without basements usually have the air handler in the attic.
family home had been divided into two units with an exterior staircase to the second story. The home had small, cramped bathroom and kitchen spaces.
Solution:
The new homeowner wanted to recombine the single family home by rebuilding the interior staircase. We also brought the kitchen and bathrooms up
their home performance systems.
We also incorporated creative, playful elements for the kids including a double closet connecting their rooms (separated by a saloon style door), a miniature library under the staircase, and a submarine-inspired bathroom. A locally commissioned large-scale artwork was
Dream home in the mountains. It just needs a hottub to be perfect.
of the home fits in perfectly in the wooded surroundings. I would spend my days lounging on the patio, waiting for deer to wander into the yard in the evening.