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Photo by: Phillip Spears

Architect Sumner Winn built the wood-and-glass residence at 2617 Meacham Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1970. Winn, who was born in Massachusetts and studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, moved to Chapel Hill around 1960 and worked at local firms until he established his own practice in 1973.

Floor-to-ceiling windows also span the home’s private spaces. Natural light and mountain views can be enjoyed from the bedrooms, soaking tubs, and even the walk-in closet.

An upper level open-air seating area provides a private space to enjoy the fresh mountain breeze and breathtaking views.

The pool deck is centered around an infinity pool with a hot tub that overlooks the spectacular scenery surrounding this resort-like residence.

The two-story ceiling and rectangular clerestory windows seen from the second story office space. The windows give a clean, contemporary look and fill the living space below with an abundance of natural light.

Rectangular clerestory windows above a four-panel Kolbe TerraSpan® lift & slide door opens up the entire wall and creates a strong indoor-outdoor connection. The expansive areas of glass accentuate the home’s bright, airy interiors and spacious open floor plan.

Photos by Carl Amoth Photography

The entryway features handmade Spanish tile floors and pine walls.

A keyhole doorway marks the boundary between public and private sides of the house.

A vintage ladder in the foyer leads to a hidden loft above the kitchen.

Looking from the foyer toward the central, light-filled atrium.