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view from the porch to the Potomac River at dusk
view from the porch to the Potomac River at dusk
The home has a series of ramps and decks that were built to safely break apart if a major storm occurs. Exterior doors are by Weather Shield Windows & Doors, with handles by Baldwin Hardware.
The home has a series of ramps and decks that were built to safely break apart if a major storm occurs. Exterior doors are by Weather Shield Windows & Doors, with handles by Baldwin Hardware.
HardiPlank lap siding wraps around the exterior of the home, while a combination of mahogany and cement-board rainscreens provide contrast.
HardiPlank lap siding wraps around the exterior of the home, while a combination of mahogany and cement-board rainscreens provide contrast.
“They wanted to integrate outdoor living, which we did with a series of decks accessible from the living level, a screened porch, and a large second-floor deck accessible from the second-floor master bedroom,” Gurney says. An Eames Molded Plywood chair is positioned next to the window.
“They wanted to integrate outdoor living, which we did with a series of decks accessible from the living level, a screened porch, and a large second-floor deck accessible from the second-floor master bedroom,” Gurney says. An Eames Molded Plywood chair is positioned next to the window.
The maple-veneered kitchen cabinets were designed by Gurney and fabricated by Dovetail Millwork. Brookside Veneers were used on the wall cabinets and island, which enclose a Monogram refrigerator. A Felix Black barstool by Mark Daniel from Crate & Barrel sits on the opposing end.
The maple-veneered kitchen cabinets were designed by Gurney and fabricated by Dovetail Millwork. Brookside Veneers were used on the wall cabinets and island, which enclose a Monogram refrigerator. A Felix Black barstool by Mark Daniel from Crate & Barrel sits on the opposing end.
“The finished materials are intended to be neutral and timeless, primarily employing woods and white walls,” says Gurney. “Color was introduced in juxtaposition to the neutrality.” When the sun isn’t shining, a Montigo gas-burning fireplace provides warmth next to neon WGS stools by Gallotti&Radice.
“The finished materials are intended to be neutral and timeless, primarily employing woods and white walls,” says Gurney. “Color was introduced in juxtaposition to the neutrality.” When the sun isn’t shining, a Montigo gas-burning fireplace provides warmth next to neon WGS stools by Gallotti&Radice.
Saddle Peak Residence by AUX Architecture
Saddle Peak Residence by AUX Architecture
A padded steel-and-metal bench runs the width of the living room, crossing below the television and in front of a ten-foot-high window. Despite the many design compromises Church had to make to accommodate her limited budget, "windows were the only items not up for discussion... they were the most costly items in the house."
A padded steel-and-metal bench runs the width of the living room, crossing below the television and in front of a ten-foot-high window. Despite the many design compromises Church had to make to accommodate her limited budget, "windows were the only items not up for discussion... they were the most costly items in the house."
Jett rolls dough on a butcher block-topped storage unit that slides under the countertop to save space.
Jett rolls dough on a butcher block-topped storage unit that slides under the countertop to save space.
Deep west porch shelds the house from overheating and provides year-round exterior living space
Deep west porch shelds the house from overheating and provides year-round exterior living space
North approach to house
North approach to house
When Alex or Bruce leave the island, closing up shop is as simple as sliding panels of corrugated metal into place to protect the windows.
When Alex or Bruce leave the island, closing up shop is as simple as sliding panels of corrugated metal into place to protect the windows.
Transom windows along the side of the house provide cross ventilation.
Transom windows along the side of the house provide cross ventilation.
The metal cladding, inspired by a nearby zinc mine, continues seamlessly onto the house’s roof for a minimalist shed effect. “The drip edge turns to make the wall,” explains architect Brandon Pace, “but changes above the window to accommodate a downspout. Any place where the metal contacts glass, or where you walk underneath, we have an internal gutter.”
The metal cladding, inspired by a nearby zinc mine, continues seamlessly onto the house’s roof for a minimalist shed effect. “The drip edge turns to make the wall,” explains architect Brandon Pace, “but changes above the window to accommodate a downspout. Any place where the metal contacts glass, or where you walk underneath, we have an internal gutter.”
Nestled in a forest, the residence consists of three volumes. The patio, enhanced by a German-made beer garden table, is an extension of the living room floor, creating an indoor-outdoor living space. “It’s one way a small space can be made to feel larger,” says architect Jason W. Hart. All of the exterior doors are painted marigold, providing a friendly pop of color.
Nestled in a forest, the residence consists of three volumes. The patio, enhanced by a German-made beer garden table, is an extension of the living room floor, creating an indoor-outdoor living space. “It’s one way a small space can be made to feel larger,” says architect Jason W. Hart. All of the exterior doors are painted marigold, providing a friendly pop of color.
The gabled roof form, wrapped in metal panels and perforated metal screens, appears to hover above a simple extension of the original house.
The gabled roof form, wrapped in metal panels and perforated metal screens, appears to hover above a simple extension of the original house.