Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Eric Roth
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Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

The home owner desired a home that would grace their Arcadia neighborhood in a subtle manner and echo the original ranch homes of the area. To achieve this desire, they drew on architectural influences from both Ranch Hacienda and Rural Mediterranean. Ranch Hacienda architecture is reflective of historical ranch heritage from rural Arizona and traditional Spanish Hacienda style homes. It is defined by the prominent use of two primary building materials: stone and exterior plaster. This style projects casual informality, characterized by the use of traditional clay tile roofs, timbers, and exposed rafter tails. Informal and asymmetrical rectilinear forms characterize the Rural Mediterranean style, while gable shed roofs create a charming country appearance similar to those in old world vineyards. The primary façade and entry create a friendly and inviting atmosphere. By positioning the home’s long axis perpendicular to the street, the main room is exposed to dramatic views of the Camelback Mountain and, as well, protected from direct sun exposure. Thus, the north courtyard presents direct views of Camelback and offers a very comfortable gathering place for residents and guests to enjoy their favorite glass of wine, during delightful conversation.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

House in context of historic neighbors

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Front entry elevation The main street elevation maintains a traditional massing to blend with it's older immediate neighbors and respond to the overall historic neighborhood context.

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