Carefully sited onto its environment, this dwelling was placed to reveal a magnificent vista. Maximizing the use of the site by creating stepped terraces that envelope the residence and frame the spectacular views. The long reflecting pool provides its orientation amongst the sweeping panorama of the surrounding hills that enhance the relationship of the interior and exterior spaces of this multi-story home. The dynamic thrust of the soaring inverted roof meets the landscape beneath a dominant overhang. The result is a sense of protected openness and freedom within expansive interior space surrounded by glass. www.bernardandre.com

Photo credit: Rafael Soldi
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Easy transition to the garden to the deck from multiple launch points
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Rob Karosis
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Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!

This property is located in New Prague, overlooking beautiful Sand Creek. We designed a multiple phase landscape upgrade that we installed over four summers. It included a very unique fire pit patio with a built in bench, custom steps, walkways, shade gardens and pond-less water features.

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Sunset Drive exploits a steeply sloping hillside site in order to take advantages of sweeping neighborhood views. This contemporary hillside home utilizes a stepped plan that offers multiple levels for entertaining.

Multiple levels give way to a lower step close to the grade of the yard for an easier transition from the deck to the ground.
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Multiple colors of flagstone and stripstone create this front entry and stairs with natural boulders set right into the step for interest.
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The rear elevation showcase the full walkout basement, stone patio, and firepit.
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