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Former Brooklynites, Darren and Cathryn purchased the property in 2013. The passive solar home sits on a sloping site to optimize sunlight.
Former Brooklynites, Darren and Cathryn purchased the property in 2013. The passive solar home sits on a sloping site to optimize sunlight.
“Our goal was to strike a good balance between traditional and modern in a way that did not result in simply a traditional exterior and modern interior,” says Lewis. A pressure-treated wood deck extends from the property under a stained pine, V-groove ceiling. Steel and wood comprise the columns.
“Our goal was to strike a good balance between traditional and modern in a way that did not result in simply a traditional exterior and modern interior,” says Lewis. A pressure-treated wood deck extends from the property under a stained pine, V-groove ceiling. Steel and wood comprise the columns.
Floors are sealed and waxed concrete. The 4,200-square-foot home is clad in stained local tongue-in-groove cypress.
Floors are sealed and waxed concrete. The 4,200-square-foot home is clad in stained local tongue-in-groove cypress.
“The main volume presents a traditional front and is wrapped on the west and south by a deep porch,” says architect Erin Sterling Lewis. “Living and dining spaces access the porch.” A standing seam metal roof with a Kynar finish and HardiePlank Lap Siding cover the exterior of this 3,000-square-foot home.
“The main volume presents a traditional front and is wrapped on the west and south by a deep porch,” says architect Erin Sterling Lewis. “Living and dining spaces access the porch.” A standing seam metal roof with a Kynar finish and HardiePlank Lap Siding cover the exterior of this 3,000-square-foot home.
Amy requested a quiet, sunny reading nook with a view; In Situ obliged with a built-in bench housing her collection of books.
Amy requested a quiet, sunny reading nook with a view; In Situ obliged with a built-in bench housing her collection of books.
Designed by Frank Harmon this residence features deep roof overhangs shade the interior from high summer sun.
Designed by Frank Harmon this residence features deep roof overhangs shade the interior from high summer sun.
Most of the galleries at the new North Carolina Museum of Art are naturally daylit.
Most of the galleries at the new North Carolina Museum of Art are naturally daylit.
The Clark family residence in Raleigh, North Carolina, was designed around the Series 600 multi-slide window walls from Western Window Systems, a rarity in the southeast.
The Clark family residence in Raleigh, North Carolina, was designed around the Series 600 multi-slide window walls from Western Window Systems, a rarity in the southeast.
The firm also designed the kitchen, which was fabricated by Thomson Cabinetry.
The firm also designed the kitchen, which was fabricated by Thomson Cabinetry.
The metal wall panels are designed to blend in with the home's surroundings. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
The metal wall panels are designed to blend in with the home's surroundings. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
Living spaces are tailored to each of the two clients' needs. Here, the composite bamboo decking is by Calibamboo. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
Living spaces are tailored to each of the two clients' needs. Here, the composite bamboo decking is by Calibamboo. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
"Fred" is snugged into the woods to capture views. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
"Fred" is snugged into the woods to capture views. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
Tuned into its sylvan setting, this affordable green home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a modern take on the surrounding centuries-old structures. The bright green paint on its facade contrasts with the Cor-Ten steel cladding.
Tuned into its sylvan setting, this affordable green home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a modern take on the surrounding centuries-old structures. The bright green paint on its facade contrasts with the Cor-Ten steel cladding.
The skylight window framing views of trees is from the Velux FCM Series; the paint is Harmony from Sherwin Williams. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
The skylight window framing views of trees is from the Velux FCM Series; the paint is Harmony from Sherwin Williams. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
In Hillsborough, North Carolina, local firm Tonic completed a modern home at a modest $155 per square foot. Its in-house team of skilled builders constructed the house and crafted the custom touches without subcontracing—a costly and common undertaking. They also reined in expenses by using readily available materials, like oak and steel. Though the home is nearly 800 square feet larger than their previous residence, the residents’ energy bills average 30 percent cheaper thanks to spray foam insulation, tightly sealed ducts to reduce drafts, low-e glazed windows, and Energy Star appliances. Photo by Richard Leo Johnson.
In Hillsborough, North Carolina, local firm Tonic completed a modern home at a modest $155 per square foot. Its in-house team of skilled builders constructed the house and crafted the custom touches without subcontracing—a costly and common undertaking. They also reined in expenses by using readily available materials, like oak and steel. Though the home is nearly 800 square feet larger than their previous residence, the residents’ energy bills average 30 percent cheaper thanks to spray foam insulation, tightly sealed ducts to reduce drafts, low-e glazed windows, and Energy Star appliances. Photo by Richard Leo Johnson.
In the living room are a sectional by American Leather for Room & Board, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, and a custom floor lamp and coffee table by Jeremy Clark and Ed Haynes.
In the living room are a sectional by American Leather for Room & Board, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, and a custom floor lamp and coffee table by Jeremy Clark and Ed Haynes.
“We tweaked the site by as little as three degrees, to keep the view, and slid it a little downhill from the top to preserve it.” —Erin Sterling Lewis, architect
“We tweaked the site by as little as three degrees, to keep the view, and slid it a little downhill from the top to preserve it.” —Erin Sterling Lewis, architect
The kitchen features a sink from Kohler, a faucet by Brizo, and a cooktop from Wolf. The tiles are by Everstone. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
The kitchen features a sink from Kohler, a faucet by Brizo, and a cooktop from Wolf. The tiles are by Everstone. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
In the bathroom, the freestanding tub is a Lacava Sottile TUB07 model, the sink is Kohler's Vox, and the faucet is Delta's Vero SS. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
In the bathroom, the freestanding tub is a Lacava Sottile TUB07 model, the sink is Kohler's Vox, and the faucet is Delta's Vero SS. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
The new home’s porches glow like lanterns at night.
The new home’s porches glow like lanterns at night.
Local artist Melissa Terrezza painted this mural inside the property. “We have three murals in the containers that she worked on,” said Kristie Quinn, the restaurant owner’s business partner. The building’s lighting is all LEDs from Rexel.
Local artist Melissa Terrezza painted this mural inside the property. “We have three murals in the containers that she worked on,” said Kristie Quinn, the restaurant owner’s business partner. The building’s lighting is all LEDs from Rexel.
Tuned into its sylvan setting, this affordable green home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a modern take on the surrounding centuries-old structures. The house’s skewed cubic form is clad in plank-like Cor-Ten steel panels and shielded by a rain screen. Over the years, the Cor-Ten will develop a rich patina that will liken the home to the weathered and rusted farm buildings in the area.
Tuned into its sylvan setting, this affordable green home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a modern take on the surrounding centuries-old structures. The house’s skewed cubic form is clad in plank-like Cor-Ten steel panels and shielded by a rain screen. Over the years, the Cor-Ten will develop a rich patina that will liken the home to the weathered and rusted farm buildings in the area.
One North Face tent sits atop a deck; another caps the main building, which contains a kitchen and dining area.
One North Face tent sits atop a deck; another caps the main building, which contains a kitchen and dining area.
Only one shade of paint was used in the interior of the home, including the bathroom: Sherwin-Williams's Harmony.
Only one shade of paint was used in the interior of the home, including the bathroom: Sherwin-Williams's Harmony.
Jeremy and Amy have two separate offices that share a common space. “It gives us individual privacy, buta collaborative environment when necessary,” Amy says.
Jeremy and Amy have two separate offices that share a common space. “It gives us individual privacy, buta collaborative environment when necessary,” Amy says.
“The owners wanted it to look like a shipping yard that someone had made a restaurant around, in the same way that local artists in the River Arts District have repurposed factory spaces into art studios,” said Project Architect Myles Alexander. The three-story structure lets in light from the highest level, where the bottoms of the containers were removed.
“The owners wanted it to look like a shipping yard that someone had made a restaurant around, in the same way that local artists in the River Arts District have repurposed factory spaces into art studios,” said Project Architect Myles Alexander. The three-story structure lets in light from the highest level, where the bottoms of the containers were removed.
“We wanted it to feel open and spacious,” Alexander said. Much of the work on the containers was completed off-site by SG Blocks, and then delivered for construction. It's clad in Cor-Ten weathering seel.
“We wanted it to feel open and spacious,” Alexander said. Much of the work on the containers was completed off-site by SG Blocks, and then delivered for construction. It's clad in Cor-Ten weathering seel.
Other than some use of drywall, the structure is completely made of shipping containers.
Other than some use of drywall, the structure is completely made of shipping containers.
The corner window overlooks the woods. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
The corner window overlooks the woods. Courtesy of Richard Leo Johnson / Atlantic Archives Inc.
View of West Building, North Carolina Museum of Art.
View of West Building, North Carolina Museum of Art.
Best new ceramics: Haand, based in North Carolina, brought a great range of ceramics to Dwell on Design from everyday cups and plates to vases to architectural wall implements.
Best new ceramics: Haand, based in North Carolina, brought a great range of ceramics to Dwell on Design from everyday cups and plates to vases to architectural wall implements.
North Carolina. Ceramicist Akira Satake hand-crafts bowls and vessels from his studio in Asheville using traditional Japanese techniques. No two objects look the same.
North Carolina. Ceramicist Akira Satake hand-crafts bowls and vessels from his studio in Asheville using traditional Japanese techniques. No two objects look the same.
New Drop stools by North Carolina-based Skram.
New Drop stools by North Carolina-based Skram.
The new 120,000-square-foot wing at the North Carolina Museum of Art (2010)is filled with daylit exhibition galleries and accessed by four different doors, enabling visitors to move easily between the galleries and surrounding gardens. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
The new 120,000-square-foot wing at the North Carolina Museum of Art (2010)is filled with daylit exhibition galleries and accessed by four different doors, enabling visitors to move easily between the galleries and surrounding gardens. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
View of African Gallery and North Garden, West Building, North Carolina Museum of Art.
View of African Gallery and North Garden, West Building, North Carolina Museum of Art.
The Dora pendant lights in the kitchen are from Rejuvenation; quartz countertops are by Cambria and the custom bar stools are by Rocky Mountain Table Company. In Situ Studio designed the solid walnut steps with custom steel rails, a walnut hand rail, and a removable baby gate.
The Dora pendant lights in the kitchen are from Rejuvenation; quartz countertops are by Cambria and the custom bar stools are by Rocky Mountain Table Company. In Situ Studio designed the solid walnut steps with custom steel rails, a walnut hand rail, and a removable baby gate.

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