Colonial Revival Pool House
A pool house’s delightfully symmetrical arrangement of paired pavilions joined by a classical pergola strikes a fabulous silhouette against the rolling naturalistic landscape of a country estate.
Each angular pavilion features a pronounced cornice that accentuates the flared eave and compound pitches of a bell-shaped western red cedar shingle roof. Arch-top double-hung windows decorated with scrolled key blocks carry a stylish prominence against white clapboard siding. A moulded brick watertable echoes the architecture of the brick colonial main residence across the lawn.
The Tuscan columns and simple entablature of the pergola connect the two buildings and carve out a seating area with lavish views of the pool deck and gardens beyond. Above it, rhythmic sculptural rafter tails and slender purlins indicate an open air framework but conceal a low slope copper roof, inconspicuously offering a shady haven from the midday sun as well as covered retreat from an unexpected rain shower.
The wood rafter tails’ copper cap flashing is a sharp detail that also prevents rot. These flashings as well the copper finials have been pre-aged to a natural bronze oxide finish in order to match the mature copper details of the existing house.
Cozy interior rooms at once appear magnificent as the exposed rafter beams of the cathedral ceiling recall the iconic roof shape of the exterior. The 55sq.ft. kitchenette bar is statement composition arranged like a furniture piece. Its dark counter-top and white cabinetry stop short of the walls, compelling the eye toward elegant corner details and allowing for a full-height window while further exaggerating the size of the room visually. An equal square footage within the volume is reserved for handy storage of swimming pool accessories, floats, and cleaning equipment. The matching opposite pavilion, also 111sq.ft., cleverly unfolds from a vestibule with a small closet before opening to a full bath and shower as well as a separate changing room.
An exercise in geometry blending classical proportion and whimsical detailing, this pleasure pavilion is equal parts pool house and garden folly.
Each angular pavilion features a pronounced cornice that accentuates the flared eave and compound pitches of a bell-shaped western red cedar shingle roof. Arch-top double-hung windows decorated with scrolled key blocks carry a stylish prominence against white clapboard siding. A moulded brick watertable echoes the architecture of the brick colonial main residence across the lawn.
The Tuscan columns and simple entablature of the pergola connect the two buildings and carve out a seating area with lavish views of the pool deck and gardens beyond. Above it, rhythmic sculptural rafter tails and slender purlins indicate an open air framework but conceal a low slope copper roof, inconspicuously offering a shady haven from the midday sun as well as covered retreat from an unexpected rain shower.
The wood rafter tails’ copper cap flashing is a sharp detail that also prevents rot. These flashings as well the copper finials have been pre-aged to a natural bronze oxide finish in order to match the mature copper details of the existing house.
Cozy interior rooms at once appear magnificent as the exposed rafter beams of the cathedral ceiling recall the iconic roof shape of the exterior. The 55sq.ft. kitchenette bar is statement composition arranged like a furniture piece. Its dark counter-top and white cabinetry stop short of the walls, compelling the eye toward elegant corner details and allowing for a full-height window while further exaggerating the size of the room visually. An equal square footage within the volume is reserved for handy storage of swimming pool accessories, floats, and cleaning equipment. The matching opposite pavilion, also 111sq.ft., cleverly unfolds from a vestibule with a small closet before opening to a full bath and shower as well as a separate changing room.
An exercise in geometry blending classical proportion and whimsical detailing, this pleasure pavilion is equal parts pool house and garden folly.
Project Year: 2013
Country: United States
Zip Code: 06831
