Collection by Diana Budds
An Angular Futuristic House in Georgia
The Decatur, Georgia, residence belonging to two book authors is an angular exercise in creating a dynamic structure. "It has energy and does not feel heavy or is static," says architect Staffan Svenson of Atlanta-based firm Dencity Design. Inside, Svenson divided the house into seven levels and introduced a vibrant color palette and rich material program at the residents' request. The resulting modern live/work abode gives the owners a sense of adventure as they traverse the spaces.
A screened-in porch was a must-have for the residents (they love to sit outside but hate mosquitoes) and influenced the...
The house features a concrete rainscreen painted gray and Cor-Ten steel paneling around the exterior of the bedrooms.
Due to zoning restrictions, the house's footprint had to be relatively small, so Svensen devised a solution: split...