Clean, simple, modern design built into a hillside on the east side of Aspen. Closed, organic Sirewall anchoring the house on one side, and an open tree house feel on the other. The Sirewall utilizes material from the excavation, minimizing the need for importing resources. It also acts as a heat sink - helping to stabilize the internal temperature and conserve energy.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Barbara Brown Photography
Large trendy l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances, an island and white countertops

This kitchen features an island with a gas range so that the owners can socialize with guests or watch TV while cooking.
Kitchen - medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Other with granite countertops and an island

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Clean, simple, modern design built into a hillside on the east side of Aspen. Closed, organic Sirewall anchoring the house on one side, and an open tree house feel on the other. The Sirewall utilizes material from the excavation, minimizing the need for importing resources. It also acts as a heat sink - helping to stabilize the internal temperature and conserve energy.

Living room - transitional living room idea in Los Angeles

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Clean, simple, modern design built into a hillside on the east side of Aspen. Closed, organic Sirewall anchoring the house on one side, and an open tree house feel on the other. The Sirewall utilizes material from the excavation, minimizing the need for importing resources. It also acts as a heat sink - helping to stabilize the internal temperature and conserve energy.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

On Rail St, our client came to us with a clear vision: to honor the home’s midcentury heritage while introducing a more modern, globally influenced sensibility. Originally designed in 1956 by George Saunders—an International Style architect and former Tulane professor—the home had great bones, but it needed a thoughtful transformation. We focused on the kitchen, living room, entryway, and backyard, blending clean lines with rich material detail. To help realize their vision, we partnered with Bali-based Azula Designs to assure that international hands touched this space. In the kitchen, Euro-style slab cabinetry conceals the appliances for a seamless, minimalist look. A custom island and dramatic 14-foot bookmatched stone wall create a sculptural centerpiece, with floating stone shelves lit from beneath for soft ambient glow. We embedded Prado flush outlets directly into the stone to preserve its uninterrupted surface. To maintain open sightlines, we installed a downdraft range, eliminating the need for an overhead hood. A new floor-to-ceiling window floods the space with light and deepens the connection to the outdoors. Underfoot, hand-troweled concrete overlay floors in a warm bone tone bring texture and cohesion to the kitchen and living spaces. The original stone chimney and walls were refinished in charcoal limewash, adding depth and a lived-in patina. And in a bold move, we replaced a rear hallway with a 27-foot glass curtain wall—transforming it into a light-filled art gallery corridor that opens to courtyard. ​ Just three doors down sits 15 Tern Street, a sister home also designed by Saunders for the Shalett family. That lineage is deeply personal—multiple generations of the Shaletts lived in both homes— with 1 Rail previously featured in the Preservation Resource Center’s Mid Mod NOLA tour. Led by Sorrell Brown of Rellestate Renovations, alongside architect Michael Bosio and assistant architect Kevin Michniok—all Tulane alumni—this project brings a Tulane family legacy into its next chapter, staying true to our client’s vision every step of the way.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in San Diego

Transitional home bar photo in Other

Burh Becc at Beacon Springs is the Midwest’s first, and the world’s second fully certified Living Building Challenge residence - the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for sustainability. This home is a 3,400 finished sq ft walk-out ranch which has been designed to emulate nature: Net Zero energy getting all of its energy from the sun; Net Zero water getting all of its water from the sky; Net Zero waste creating only ecological nutrient from its existence; and constructed entirely of materials that are non-toxic, healthy and ecologically sound.

On Rail St, our client came to us with a clear vision: to honor the home’s midcentury heritage while introducing a more modern, globally influenced sensibility. Originally designed in 1956 by George Saunders—an International Style architect and former Tulane professor—the home had great bones, but it needed a thoughtful transformation. We focused on the kitchen, living room, entryway, and backyard, blending clean lines with rich material detail. To help realize their vision, we partnered with Bali-based Azula Designs to assure that international hands touched this space. In the kitchen, Euro-style slab cabinetry conceals the appliances for a seamless, minimalist look. A custom island and dramatic 14-foot bookmatched stone wall create a sculptural centerpiece, with floating stone shelves lit from beneath for soft ambient glow. We embedded Prado flush outlets directly into the stone to preserve its uninterrupted surface. To maintain open sightlines, we installed a downdraft range, eliminating the need for an overhead hood. A new floor-to-ceiling window floods the space with light and deepens the connection to the outdoors. Underfoot, hand-troweled concrete overlay floors in a warm bone tone bring texture and cohesion to the kitchen and living spaces. The original stone chimney and walls were refinished in charcoal limewash, adding depth and a lived-in patina. And in a bold move, we replaced a rear hallway with a 27-foot glass curtain wall—transforming it into a light-filled art gallery corridor that opens to courtyard. ​ Just three doors down sits 15 Tern Street, a sister home also designed by Saunders for the Shalett family. That lineage is deeply personal—multiple generations of the Shaletts lived in both homes— with 1 Rail previously featured in the Preservation Resource Center’s Mid Mod NOLA tour. Led by Sorrell Brown of Rellestate Renovations, alongside architect Michael Bosio and assistant architect Kevin Michniok—all Tulane alumni—this project brings a Tulane family legacy into its next chapter, staying true to our client’s vision every step of the way.