Artery House

House and art gallery, this private residence is full of special moments of awe and admiration.

Subtle, subdued tones in the cabinetry, flooring, and walls provide the perfect backdrop for colorful works of art—or in the case of the kitchen, a custom chandelier.

The master bath is a private retreat, complete with mosaic tiles, quartz countertops, and warm wood accents. The large soaking tub is an ideal location to enjoy the Midwestern views with the changing seasons.

The second guest suite, clad in cedar and aluminum, extends over a horizontal limestone wall.

From the street, the rich palette of materials, expansive glazing, and horizontal planes give way to a modern residence composed of layers, quietly revealing artwork beyond.

Porosity and transparency define the "arteries" that display artwork, connect the floors, and reveal moments of awe.

A Mahogany storefront system allows for grand views of the exterior landscape and sculpture garden. A recessed track allows curtains to be drawn in times of sleep or privacy.

The grand, open tread wood staircase vertically connects the three floor plates, while creating an open and transparent connection between them all.

The long, wood stairs appear as a screen, quietly revealing artwork between levels and spaces.

The circulation spaces are the "arteries" of the home, spreading color and artwork throughout the property.

A built-in book case extends from the below grade gallery to the living spaces above. A glass floor emphasizes the visual transparency between floors in this home.

On-grade access allows the couple to transfer large pieces of art in and out, as well as open up the gallery to visitors while maintaining privacy to the residential spaces above.

The large overhangs protect the interior spaces from direct sunlight, while also providing a layer of privacy.

The custom aluminum screens bend and fold like a curtain as they wrap the second floor exterior.

Visual transparency between indoor and outdoor spaces transcends throughout the property. From the pool, private balconies on the second level are revealed as the aluminum maneuvers fold away.

Upon entry, one passes over a bridge, immediately revealing the vertical and open nature of the home from above to below.

At night, the exterior sculptures take on a dramatic appearance. The home appears as a sculpture in itself, filled with colorful pieces to admire.