A striking concrete-and-glass home is now up for sale in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about 130 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Built in 2016, the single-story residence was imagined by local architect Eugene Stoltzfus for the current owners, who desired a passive and active solar design with a modern, refined aesthetic. The resulting structure features a glazed facade along the south side, along with an exposed concrete wall that bisects the interior to absorb excess heat.

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“The details of the house are consistent with the philosophy of the owners, and the simplicity of the way they wanted to live,” explains Stoltzfus. The material palette—which includes concrete, wood, steel, and aluminum—was selected to economically achieve the design brief.

“When you step into the entryway, the columns help to define the edge of the house,” Stoltzfus says. “The living room is an open plan with the kitchen at the far end, which appears very simple—but was actually closely designed to make for an efficient use of a very tight space.” The layout neatly separates public and private spaces at opposite sides of the home, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms positioned behind the central concrete wall.

The nearly 1,600-square-foot home features concrete floors throughout— a cohesive and practical solution. An indoor spigot in the master bathroom allows for easy cleaning.

“It’s a little different than you would find in most houses,” Stoltzfus explains. “Since the concrete goes wall to wall without interruption, the [vanity] sits a foot off the floor, and toilet is wall hung. The whole floor is also sloped toward the shower.”

“Overall, the materials in the home were intended to work together—both economically and aesthetically—to create an inviting place someone would want to be,” Stoltzfus adds. Adding to the home’s appeal is the scenic landscape surrounding the property—with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Appalachian Mountains to the west. Keep scrolling to see more of the home, currently listed for $425,000.

210 Sixth Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia is currently listed for $425,000 by Anna Bergey of Nest Realty.

Project Credits:

Architecture: Eugene Stoltzfus Architects / @eugenestoltzfus

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