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A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical
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A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

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A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

Above and Beyond is the third residence in a four-home collection in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Originally the site of the abandoned Kachina Elementary School, the infill community, appropriately named Kachina Estates, embraces the remarkable views of Camelback Mountain.
Nestled into an acre sized pie shaped cul-de-sac lot, the lot geometry and front facing view orientation created a remarkable privacy challenge and influenced the forward facing facade and massing. An iconic, stone-clad massing wall element rests within an oversized south-facing fenestration, creating separation and privacy while affording views “above and beyond.”
Above and Beyond has Mid-Century DNA married with a larger sense of mass and scale. The pool pavilion bridges from the main residence to a guest casita which visually completes the need for protection and privacy from street and solar exposure.
The pie-shaped lot which tapered to the south created a challenge to harvest south light. This was one of the largest spatial organization influencers for the design. The design undulates to embrace south sun and organically creates remarkable outdoor living spaces.
This modernist home has a palate of granite and limestone wall cladding, plaster, and a painted metal fascia. The wall cladding seamlessly enters and exits the architecture affording interior and exterior continuity.
Kachina Estates was named an Award of Merit winner at the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards in the category of Best Residential Detached Collection of the Year. The annual awards ceremony was held at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco, CA in May 2019.
Project Details: Above and Beyond
Architecture: Drewett Works
Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers
Interior Design: Est Est
Land Planner/Civil Engineer: CVL Consultants
Photography: Dino Tonn and Steven Thompson
Awards:
Gold Nugget Award of Merit - Kachina Estates - Residential Detached Collection of the Year

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

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A ground-up design-build addition in Newton, MA — a dedicated studio built for a working sculptor. Bay Builders managed the full lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and architectural development through permitting, right into construction and final finishes. One accountable team, start to finish.
We built the new structure from the ground up — framing, roofing, and siding — then focused on what matters most for an artist's space: a stable, comfortable, light-filled environment to create in. High-performance spray foam insulation and a modern heat-pump mini-split HVAC system keep the studio precisely climate-controlled year-round, protecting both the artist and the work. Pella windows flood the space with the natural light a sculptor needs to see form and shadow clearly.
Inside, professional drywall and plaster finishing, fresh paint, and durable hardwood flooring give the studio a clean, modern feel that's built to last.
Key features & materials:
- Windows — Pella, positioned for optimal natural light
- Insulation — high-efficiency spray foam for superior climate control
- Systems — new water heating and heat-pump mini-split HVAC
- Interior — plaster finishing and hardwood floors
- Fixtures — plumbing fixtures from Ferguson Supply
Like every Bay Builders project, this one ran on our IDDS™ process: design, selections, and pricing were finalized before construction began — so the client had a clear scope, a fixed price, and no surprises from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Project credits:
- General Contractor — Bay Builders
- Partners — VIP Plumbing, Inspire Development, Gold Tile, Christoforou & Son Electrical

A new custom residence in the Harrison Views neighborhood of Issaquah Highlands.
The home incorporates high-performance envelope elements (a few of the strategies so far include alum-clad windows, rock wall house wrap insulation, green-roofs and provision for photovoltaic panels).
The building site has a unique upper bench and lower bench with a steep slope between them. The siting of the house takes advantage of this topography, creating a linear datum line that not only serves as a retaining wall but also as an organizing element for the home’s circulation.
The massing of the home is designed to maximize views, natural daylight and compliment the scale of the surrounding community. The living spaces are oriented to capture the panoramic views to the southwest and northwest, including Lake Washington and the Olympic mountain range as well as Seattle and Bellevue skylines.
A series of green roofs and protected outdoor spaces will allow the homeowners to extend their living spaces year-round.
With an emphasis on durability, the material palette will consist of a gray stained cedar siding, corten steel panels, cement board siding, T&G fir soffits, exposed wood beams, black fiberglass windows, board-formed concrete, glass railings and a standing seam metal roof.
A careful site analysis was done early on to suss out the best views and determine how unbuilt adjacent lots might be developed.
The total area is 3,425 SF of living space plus 575 SF for the garage.
Photos by Benjamin Benschneider. Architecture by Studio Zerbey Architecture + Design. Cabinets by LEICHT SEATTLE.

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Family room - traditional family room idea in Detroit
Family room - traditional family room idea in Detroit

Above and Beyond is the third residence in a four-home collection in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Originally the site of the abandoned Kachina Elementary School, the infill community, appropriately named Kachina Estates, embraces the remarkable views of Camelback Mountain.
Nestled into an acre sized pie shaped cul-de-sac lot, the lot geometry and front facing view orientation created a remarkable privacy challenge and influenced the forward facing facade and massing. An iconic, stone-clad massing wall element rests within an oversized south-facing fenestration, creating separation and privacy while affording views “above and beyond.”
Above and Beyond has Mid-Century DNA married with a larger sense of mass and scale. The pool pavilion bridges from the main residence to a guest casita which visually completes the need for protection and privacy from street and solar exposure.
The pie-shaped lot which tapered to the south created a challenge to harvest south light. This was one of the largest spatial organization influencers for the design. The design undulates to embrace south sun and organically creates remarkable outdoor living spaces.
This modernist home has a palate of granite and limestone wall cladding, plaster, and a painted metal fascia. The wall cladding seamlessly enters and exits the architecture affording interior and exterior continuity.
Kachina Estates was named an Award of Merit winner at the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards in the category of Best Residential Detached Collection of the Year. The annual awards ceremony was held at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco, CA in May 2019.
Project Details: Above and Beyond
Architecture: Drewett Works
Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers
Interior Design: Est Est
Land Planner/Civil Engineer: CVL Consultants
Photography: Dino Tonn and Steven Thompson
Awards:
Gold Nugget Award of Merit - Kachina Estates - Residential Detached Collection of the Year

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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”

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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