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Believe it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection. The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls. The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers. The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match! Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”

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Clopay Reserve Collection custom Limited Edition Series wood carriage house garage doors are a stunning architectural focal point on this Mediterranean inspired home in Atlanta. The doors open overhead. Designed by Price Residential Design. Built by Epic Development. Photo by Brian Gassel.

Solid brick, black trim detail, dental molding, stone fountain, antique Italian wood & wrought iron entry door, stone window sill, sconces, wrought iron balcony railing, brick chimney, courtyard

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Solid brick, black trim detail, dental molding, stone fountain, antique Italian wood & wrought iron entry door, stone window sill, bronze sconces, wrought iron balcony railing, brick chimney, slate tile patio, restored church adjacent, courtyard

Large transitional blue three-story stucco house exterior idea in Other with a shingle roof

Solid brick, black trim detail, dental molding, stone fountain, antique Italian wood & wrought iron entry door, stone window sill, bronze sconces, wrought iron balcony railing, brick chimney, slate tile patio, restored church adjacent, courtyard

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Solid brick, black trim detail, dental molding, stone fountain, antique Italian wood & wrought iron entry door, stone window sill, sconces, wrought iron balcony railing, brick chimney, courtyard, adjacent to restored church

Inspiration for a large transitional blue three-story stucco house exterior remodel in Other with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a large transitional blue three-story stucco house exterior remodel in Other with a shingle roof

The purpose of this project was to renovate and reconfigure a 1920’s nine-bedroom home, making changes tailored to the new owner’s family and needs. Our clients could see the potential in this spacious home and purchased it intending to renovate and upgrade prior to moving in. Although the kitchen had been modernized, it was small. The rest of the home echoed its once elegant stature, but it felt dated, neglected, and designed for a different time. Working closely with the clients, we developed a design and scope of work that would expand the kitchen, update all of the 4.5 vintage bathrooms, completely transform the layout of the master suite, and eliminate 2 bedrooms on the third floor, which had been left untouched since its original days functioning as servants’ quarters, and reimagine it as a game and multimedia space. Finally, while the façade of the home was nice, it failed to effectively communicate the same message as the interior of the home. The new owners were looking for a more stately daily greeting. We approached the project as a historic renovation – striving to enhance and modernize the home while paying homage to its rich history. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

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