HP Rovinelli Architects

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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HP Rovinelli Architects
16 Reviews

A House for Guests

This is a guest house we have just completed as the first project of a family compound. Its design draws from both modern sources and the language of everyday farm buildings in the region. The siding is vertical board and batten, with a zinc alloy roof.
Country: United States
Zip Code: 01254
The open living room is wrapped in glass, providing views and access both to the pool and the surrounding countryside.
A Wide Open Living Room
The path upward of the stair from the first level to the second can be seen in the shape of the exterior of the house.
Approach from the Woods
The narrow end of the guest house aligns with the orientation of the swimming pool, with large sliding doors to broad steps and a terrace.
View from the Pool
Sun drenches the open living room, with long wooded views from the seating area.
Living Room Seating Area
The stone wall the bounds the swimming area extends into the living room itself, helping to bring the outdoors in.
View Across the Living and Dining Area
A mix of materials such as stone, wood siding and split wood rails links this modern house to its vernacular architectural forbears.
View from the Lawn and Terrace
Looking back from the pool and yard, the house can be seen as a composition of two intersecting volumes, each painted a different color.
Elevation Facing Pool
The kitchen is compact and sleek, with flush modern cabinetry and a dark engineered stone countertop.
Kitchen
A corner window set at the interior stair landing allows you to actually look straight the house to the view beyond.
Entrance
The guest bedrooms are fitted with painted interior shutters, allowing dark and privacy at night, and broad pastoral views by day.
Guest bedroom
The natural stone wall blends easily with the extensive pastoral views across the hills and meadows.
Wall Fence and View