Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

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Arielle C. Schechter, AIA
30 Reviews

Stillhouse Bluff Residence

The Owners gave us a lot of requirements on this one! They wanted each major room to have light from "at least two sides". Done. They wanted a huge connection to the outdoors and nature. Done. They wanted long sight lines and through-views. Done. They wanted a private sanctuary that would "age well" and provide a nest for their family.
Country: United States
Zip Code: 27517
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A view from inside the entry courtyard at twilight shows the connection to the outdoors from the main rooms of the residence. On the left, the living room opens up to the water garden, as does the office space across the pond. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A cherrywood custom bookcase and side table flanks the master suite bedroom. The floating bookcase allows space underneath it for art. © Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A detail of custom sun screens designed for the large expanse of southern glass. Arielle Schechter, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The Master bedroom was carefully sited in the most private part of the site to allow for "treehouse" views and corner windows. The wall hung shelf furniture and side tables were designed by Arielle Schechter, AIA. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
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Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The exterior dining terrace at dusk allows for a cozy outside space to dine connected to the water garden. Easy access to the kitchen inside ensure the space is used often. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A modern house also needs some cozy spaces, and this little library nook off of a central courtyard provides the perfect spot for reading with a cup of coffee or tea. Feeling protected, but having a view of the outside is a lovely feeling. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A detail of the entry way shows the natural stone accent walls along with the stained wood of the dining terrace and fascia details. Arielle Schechter, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The Owners spa-like bathroom becomes a magical and serene retreat, with a double sided sink counter, specifically requested by the Husband. The cabinets are natural cherry in a modern design with black hardware. The floor is natural French limestone. The shower is tumbled mosaic by Ann Sacks...
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A detail of the covered entry shows the deep overhanging roof, providing a sense of shelter and feeling of protection. Arielle Schechter, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
© Keith Isaacs Photo
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The Master Bedroom has a huge window toward the view. The media is set at an angle to one side, so as not to interfere with the view at all. The ceilings are 12' tall. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A hall to the guest suite was specially designed to fit the Owners' antique Japanese Kaiden Tansu. The ceiling heights vary to either enclose or expand the spaces. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
Duffy Healey
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The great room/living room has several enormous picture windows toward the forest on the north. The high ceiling was designed to be in proportion to the width and length of the overall space. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A small Japanese maple frames the natural stone walkway heading to the 8' tall oversized custom maple door and sidelight. The deep roof overhang provides shelter and comfort to visitors coming to the front door. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A welcoming and sheltered entryway is framed by deep overhangs providing shade and natural stone garden walls. Arielle Schechter, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The exterior dining terrace is strategically located off the kitchen and breakfast area. The terrace is mostly covered for rainy day shelter, with strategic openings placed for daylight. The water garden and lotus area was designed to extend up to the side of the terrace. Duffy Healey,...
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The guest room allows good display of the Owners' mid century modern furniture, featuring a George Nelson marshmallow sofa in orange naugahyde and a 1950's dresser piece with a wall clock with George Nelson. The door shown is a translucent polycarbonate sliding panel. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The natural sand stone entry path was carefully designed to allow separation between the dining terrace at left and the water garden at right. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The front entry is shown with a detail of the massive custom designed maple front door and sidelight. The entry has a deep cantilevered roof awning allowing for protection from the weather. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The breakfast area has a great connection to the outdoors, to encourage outside dining whenever the weather permits. The chairs are by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A view of the husband's corner office off of the pond. The slats are actually sliding screens that can be easily moved to allow more shading during the hottest summer months. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The front entry at dusk shows the exterior dining terrace to the left and the water garden to the right, separated by the natural stone entry path.Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The natural stone fireplace anchors the space and provides definition for the tall wall. The walls are strategically pierced with windows and see through openings to make the space feel connected, yet provide privacy and separation. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The dining area is framed by both the cubist natural stone fireplace with its different levels and cut outs, and the large window to the trees outside. Vintage copper Artichoke Lamp sourced by Arielle Schechter, AIA. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The breakfast room has the ultimate connection to the outdoors with huge sliding doors that can open up in good weather and basically turn the space into an outside dining! The breakfast room has a great view of the water garden and also connects to an outside dining terrace close to the grilling...
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The large great room/family room contains several seating areas, perfectly showcasing the Owners' collection of modern and vintage modernist furniture. Rocking chair by Blu Dot. Vintage quilt. Eames folding screen. Noguchi lanterns. Arielle Schechter, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The living room has see-through views on both sides, with a walk out connection to the water garden on the south. On the north, huge windows capture the far view of the next county over. The natural stone fireplace anchors the tall ceilinged space and is double sided, allowing enjoyment from both...
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
A view of the entry courtyard with its two Japanese maples, one large and one small, framing a water garden. This provides a welcoming and relaxing experience for both guests and the Owners. Duffy Healey, photographer.
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
The husband's office sits right next to the water garden outside providing an incredible connection to the outdoors and a peaceful view at all times. Sliding screen panels on the exterior of the doors allow for filtered light and sunscreening during the hottest summer months. Duffy Healey,...
Stillhouse Bluff Residence