An intriguing project wish list was presented by the client for this custom single family home: modernist design with a “warm industrial” aesthetic; an ability to open key rooms to the exterior in a dynamic way; and the incorporation of interesting water features.

Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson designed a home which thrilled the client with its use of exposed structural steel framing, polished concrete floors, interior brick bearing walls, and steel windows. A dramatic entry path crosses a black granite reflecting pool, and is flanked by a stepped fountain which appears to emerge from under the front door. A beautiful view down the street is captured by splaying a bay window from the living room wall, and the secondary angle created becomes an organizing device repeated throughout the plan.

The kitchen and gathering space can be completely opened to the rear terrace by an overhead glass garage door. The lush green roof tilted atop the garage beckons in the distance. On the terrace is a granite dining table with a stainless steel water trough for cooling wine, which was inspired by the famous “Cardinal’s Table” in the gardens of the Villa Lante outside Rome.

The rooms of the Master Suite open to a sunny private court by retracting the surrounding glass walls, further blurring the lines between inside and outside.