The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structures wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.

There is nothing more welcoming than a luxurious spa master bath to unwind from a hard day or to awaken the senses before starting a stress filled workday. My thoughts are your home should be your sanctuary and the rooms within your home can reduce stress, give life and create a more healthy lifestyle through the healing process of balancing work and home. I love creating these models to show clients how we will use different materials and mediums to reach their goals and budgets successfully.

Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structures wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.

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Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structures wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.

Our overall design concept for the renovation of this space was to optimize the functional space for a family of five and accentuate the existing window. In the renovation, we eliminated a huge centrally located kitchen island which acted as an obstacle to the feeling of the space and focused on creating an elegant and balanced plan promoting movement, simplicity and precisely executed details. We held strong to having the kitchen cabinets, wherever possible, float off the floor to give the subtle impression of lightness avoiding a bottom heavy look. The cabinets were painted a pale tinted green to reduce the empty effect of light flooding a white kitchen leaving a softness and complementing the gray tiles. To integrate the existing dining room with the kitchen, we simply added some classic dining chairs and a dynamic light fixture, juxtaposing the geometry of the boxy kitchen with organic curves and triangular lights to balance the clean design with an inviting warmth.

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Transitional pool photo in Los Angeles

This new, custom home is designed to blend into the existing “Cottage City” neighborhood in Linden Hills. To accomplish this, we incorporated the “Gambrel” roof form, which is a barn-shaped roof that reduces the scale of a 2-story home to appear as a story-and-a-half. With a Gambrel home existing on either side, this is the New Gambrel on the Block. This home has a traditional--yet fresh--design. The columns, located on the front porch, are of the Ionic Classical Order, with authentic proportions incorporated. Next to the columns is a light, modern, metal railing that stands in counterpoint to the home’s classic frame. This balance of traditional and fresh design is found throughout the home.

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In the master bedroom, the floral pattern on the Romo wallpaper and Clarissa Hulse curtain fabric add a soft feminine feel to the space, as well as biophilic elements. These have been paired with a rose pink velvet from Kravet for the headboard. The bedside lamps from Original BTC are wall mounted to reduce clutter on the bedside tables Pink was chosen as the main colour for the master bedroom as this is the colour of a nurturing, caring and empathetic love. This was paired with a mentally soothing petrol blue to add contrast and balance. The bespoke joinery is mirrored to bounce light around the room, and to create the illusion of a bigger space. The petrol blues flow into the en-suite shower room.

In the master bedroom, the floral pattern on the Romo wallpaper and Clarissa Hulse curtain fabric add a soft feminine feel to the space, as well as biophilic elements. These have been paired with a rose pink velvet from Kravet for the headboard. The bedside lamps from Original BTC are wall mounted to reduce clutter on the bedside tables Pink was chosen as the main colour for the master bedroom as this is the colour of a nurturing, caring and empathetic love. This was paired with a mentally soothing petrol blue to add contrast and balance. The bespoke joinery is mirrored to bounce light around the room, and to create the illusion of a bigger space. The petrol blues flow into the en-suite shower room.

Mid-sized transitional kitchen photo in Portland with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

This 400 s.f. studio apartment in NYC’s Greenwich Village serves as a pied-a-terre for clients whose primary residence is on the West Coast. Although the clients do not reside here full-time, this tiny space accommodates all the creature comforts of home. Bleached hardwood floors, crisp white walls, and high ceilings are the backdrop to a custom blackened steel and glass partition, layered with raw silk sheer draperies, to create a private sleeping area, replete with custom built-in closets. Simple headboard and crisp linens are balanced with a lightly-metallic glazed duvet and a vintage textile pillow. The living space boasts a custom Belgian linen sectional sofa that pulls out into a full-size bed for the couple’s young children who sometimes accompany them. Efficient and inexpensive dining furniture sits comfortably in the main living space and lends clean, Scandinavian functionality for sharing meals. The sculptural handcrafted metal ceiling mobile offsets the architecture’s clean lines, defining the space while accentuating the tall ceilings. The kitchenette combines custom cool grey lacquered cabinets with brass fittings, white beveled subway tile, and a warm brushed brass backsplash; an antique Boucherouite runner and textural woven stools that pull up to the kitchen’s coffee counter punctuate the clean palette with warmth and the human scale. The under-counter freezer and refrigerator, along with the 18” dishwasher, are all panelled to match the cabinets, and open shelving to the ceiling maximizes the feeling of the space’s volume. The entry closet doubles as home for a combination washer/dryer unit. The custom bathroom vanity, with open brass legs sitting against floor-to-ceiling marble subway tile, boasts a honed gray marble countertop, with an undermount sink offset to maximize precious counter space and highlight a pendant light. A tall narrow cabinet combines closed and open storage, and a recessed mirrored medicine cabinet conceals additional necessaries. The stand-up shower is kept minimal, with simple white beveled subway tile and frameless glass doors, and is large enough to host a teak and stainless bench for comfort; black sink and bath fittings ground the otherwise light palette. What had been a generic studio apartment became a rich landscape for living.

New construction, completed in 2013 Photograph by Geoff Captain Studios
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This modern homes program was influenced by CCR’s understanding of Organic Architecture as it specifically influences form and function. The conceptual layout for this owner’s program of spaces was organized to maximize the home’s use as a place to entertain folks over periods of time exceeding just a day or evening visit. It was understood that guests must feel comfortable for a weekend or more. The balance of large, open public areas and more intimately scaled, private spaces was utilized and considered a success by both the owner’s family and friends. An additional program requirement was to use sustainable systems and practices to reduce monthly operating costs for this large home. CCR’s knowledge of passive and active systems was leveraged to find a project specific solution to maximize energy efficiency.

In the master bedroom, the floral pattern on the Romo wallpaper and Clarissa Hulse curtain fabric add a soft feminine feel to the space, as well as biophilic elements. These have been paired with a rose pink velvet from Kravet for the headboard. The bedside lamps from Original BTC are wall mounted to reduce clutter on the bedside tables Pink was chosen as the main colour for the master bedroom as this is the colour of a nurturing, caring and empathetic love. This was paired with a mentally soothing petrol blue to add contrast and balance. The bespoke joinery is mirrored to bounce light around the room, and to create the illusion of a bigger space. The petrol blues flow into the en-suite shower room.

Knoll Inc www.softsquare.com Washington Skeleton™ Aluminum Side Chair Designer: David Adjaye 2013 David Adjaye's cantilevered chairs explore propping and balancing, so that they are simultaneously functional and sculptural. Washington Skeleton™ is reduced to a fine geometric lattice while its inverted counterpoint, Washington Skin™, offers a colorful envelope to the same form.

In the master bedroom, the floral pattern on the Romo wallpaper and Clarissa Hulse curtain fabric add a soft feminine feel to the space, as well as biophilic elements. These have been paired with a rose pink velvet from Kravet for the headboard. The bedside lamps from Original BTC are wall mounted to reduce clutter on the bedside tables Pink was chosen as the main colour for the master bedroom as this is the colour of a nurturing, caring and empathetic love. This was paired with a mentally soothing petrol blue to add contrast and balance. The bespoke joinery is mirrored to bounce light around the room, and to create the illusion of a bigger space. The petrol blues flow into the en-suite shower room.