Matthew Fowler, Architect

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Matthew Fowler, Architect
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Watson House

This renovated and restored compound of historic conch cottages is located in the Old Town district of Key West. Three structures comprising the main house, master bedroom suite, and guest house were completely renovated, while conserving as much of the historic fabric as possible, adapting the structures to indoor-outdoor living requirements, and updating services and utilities.
Country: United States
Zip Code: 33040
A view of the front facade from the lane. The wood siding is painted yellow, windows and trim white, and wood louvered shutters sage green. The roof is of historic stamped metal shingles.
Watson House - Street View
A view of the front facade of the attached guest house. The guest house is also painted yellow with wood siding and dark green wood louvered shutters to comply with strict Key West historic preservation guidelines.
Watson Guest House - Street View
Exterior view of a restored historic conch cottage in Key West. The project was honored with the award of the Ceramic Star - the highest award - bestowed by the Historic Florida Keys Foundation.
Watson House - Street View
Tropical landscaped courtyard paved in cut coral stone and enclosed by conch-style cottages and an open aviary in Key West, FL.
Watson House Courtyard View
View of courtyard with black reflecting pool and fountain looking toward dining room and larger courtyard beyond. French doors open on all sides to create a true indoor-outdoor living experience in a beautiful tropical setting.
Watson House - Interior courtyard with fountain
Tropical compound of conch-style cottages with various outdoor areas, including fountains, fish ponds, swimming pool, and covered living and dining terraces.
Watson House Courtyard View
A secluded grotto pool carved out of a former quarry and cistern with cascading waterfalls, lined with natural and cut coral stone pavers and surrounded by lush tropical landscaping in Key West, Florida.
Watson House Pool and Waterfall Fountain
A view towards the outdoor spa and steps down to the swimming pool. The covered entry to the master bedroom suite can be seen to the right.
Watson House Spa and Master Suite
A view of the swimming pool and fountains. Materials include coral stone pavers and coral rock.
Watson House Pool and Waterfall Fountain
View of front facade of restored conch cottage guest house.
Watson House - Street View
View of large paved courtyard looking toward outdoor living room. A koi fish pond surrounded by tropical plants is to the left and the guest wing is to the right.
Watson House - Courtyard - Night View
View of large coral stone paved courtyard looking toward outdoor living room. A koi fish pond surrounded by outdoor sculptures and tropical plants is to the left and the guest wing is to the right.
Watson House - Courtyard
A view of the outdoor living room looking toward the front courtyard and the swimming pool. The area is raised on wood decking and covered by a large canvas canopy to provide protecting from the sun and rain.
Watson House - Outdoor Living Area
A view of the garage court looking toward the guest cottage. The court is paved in salvaged brick.
Watson House - Garage Court
A view of the outdoor kitchen adjacent to the outdoor living room.
Watson House - Outdoor Kitchen
A night view of the swimming pool, carved out of a former quarry. Cascading fountains line the left side of the pool and an expansive coral paved seating and lounge area are on the right side of the pool. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the pool area and provides privacy and shade.
Watson House - Pool - Night View
A day view of the swimming pool and spa, carved out of a former quarry. Cascading fountains line the left side of the pool and an expansive coral paved seating and lounge area are on the right side of the pool. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the pool area and provides privacy and shade.
Watson House - Pool and Spa
A view of the front porch. Typical Key West conch-style details include painted tongue-and-groove flooring, wood posts and trim, louvered shutters, and exposed roof framing. The ceramic star medallion mounted to the porch post signifies that the project received the highest award for restoration...
Watson House - Front Porch
View of front facade of restored conch cottage with rebuilt front porch and picket fence.
Watson House - Front Facade
A view of the dining area open to the living area to the right and the outdoor courtyard to the left.
Watson House - Dining Area
A view of the dining area open to the living area and to the large landscaped courtyard beyond. Custom-designed built-in buffet cabinets and storage are to the right and left.
Watson House - Dining Area
Watson House - Hallway with glass stair
A view of the exercise room and home spa beyond.
Watson House - Exercise Room
A view toward the integral glass double sink countertop in the home spa adjacent to the exercise room. The steam room and shower is to the left.
Watson House - Bathroom
A view of the kitchen with large center island and lower seating area. The cabinet have flat-front honey-stained maple doors with stainless steel pulls. The countertops are sand-colored granite and the backsplash is composed of multi-colored arts and craft glazed tile.
Watson House - Kitchen
A view of the kitchen with large center island and lower seating area. The cabinet have flat-front honey-stained maple doors with stainless steel pulls. The countertops are sand-colored granite and the backsplash is composed of multi-colored arts and craft glazed tile. The flooring is antique...
Watson House - Kitchen
A view of the open living area with dining and kitchen beyond. The living room is very spacious with cathedral ceiling and open floor plan.
Watson House - Living Area
A view of the open living area with large landscaped courtyard beyond. The living room is very spacious with cathedral ceiling and open floor plan.
Watson House - Living Area