Dream House

The ground floor material palette features polished concrete floors and lime washed walls.

The unit's extra high ceilings and large windows are remnants of its former life as an artist's workshop.

The riad is equipped with two bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

As a practicing architect for over 30 years, Scott looked to his network to help take on the project and, to an extent, mitigate the budget. “I’ve described this house as less of a construction project, and more of an Amish barn raising.”

Set at the edge of downtown’s Fairmount Park, this fantastical home blends architectural styles from the past century and beyond.

An imported Bocci chandelier spans two stories, connecting the bedroom and living room.

The lofted bedroom is bookended by windows overlooking Ponderosa pines

For the bathroom design, Ann was inspired by a visit to Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado years ago, where there was a tree indoors. Here, a staghorn fern hangs over the bathtub. Talavera Tile by Reeso tile in San Antonio covers the tub front and floor, and the window covering is a Pojagi-style curtain bought off Etsy.

Architect Fareez Giga believes custom cabinetry and shelving was not substantially more expensive than buying quality furniture, and advised to solicit multiple bids before selecting a millwork provider.

The owner, founder of Archistoric Lighting Studio, restored mid-century Danish light fixtures throughout the home.

Artist Alma Allen, whose sculptures are featured on New York City's High Line, designed the home as both a work and living space.

Instead of the separated space for living, dining, and cooking, the renovation has instead connected spaces that open up to the outdoors.