A compound of stone buildings with slate roofs
facing the street is a design response chosen to
meet the subdivision’s requirement for ‘traditional’
architecture.
Vine covered arbors and stone pathways mark the
entrances. A glass foyer bridges a stream which
flows through the house and across the property to
the creek.
Internal circulation is oriented along the solar axis
permitting the North façade to be clear glass with
expansive views. Sensors control external shading
screens on East and West glass facades allowing a
further connection with nature.
Living spaces are placed to enhance internal and
external connections and protect privacy. The
winding stair forms a central axis connecting four
levels, from a subterranean wine cellar to a rooftop
overlook. An infinity-edge pool and terraces
transition into White Rock Creek.