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The name says it all. This lot was so close to Camelback mountain in Paradise Valley, AZ, that the views would, in essence, be from the front yard. So to capture the views from the interior of the home, we did a "twist" and designed a home where entry was from the back of the lot. The owners had a great interest in European architecture which dictated the old-world style. While the style of the home may speak of centuries past, this home reflects modern Arizona living with spectacular outdoor living spaces and breathtaking views from the pool. Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ

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Exterior, brick, lime, limewash, painted brick, architectural finish

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A view of the massive steel center stair support, powder coated black with white oak treads.
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A lodge built in the 1930s. This House was originally the lodge or main house for luxury resort. The home had been abandon and was overgrown with vines…seriously. House had radiant floors and ceilings with 5 fire places. This room is the great room. A massive 5 foot wide fireplace was the focal point. We wanted to add some authenticity to this former hunting lodge, so we added a boars head in the great hall. The space is grand with second floor loft library kept simple with lounging chair t escape the main house. We added an opulent crystal chandelier which was reflected in an 8" tall mirror which had been in the family for three generations. We wanted to keep the room clean and simple and let architecture speak for itself. Our vision was to create a hunting lodge where a German or Russian Prince would have wanted to retreat. The stairs were each made from a single tree trunk. Large scale furniture to add to the drama with light silk window treatments on rings to add sophistication to the room. Large windows overlooked the East and West Portions of the Property with expansive meadows which were the view. Deer were frequent where the open views were priceless to merge with nature. The rooms is electronic and gadget free. A place for conversation and enjoyment of ones company.

Climb to new heights. First things first, library ladders are not exclusively for libraries. Achieving loft-style storage in studies, kitchens, living rooms, wine cellars and closets, there is no shortage of need for these modern climbers.

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This railing was the first planned update of the Fort Collins, CO couples home renovation. The wavy lines give the room a natural feel. Design and fabrication by Hueber Industries LLC. Photo: Rory Schaar.

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This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

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