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Rougemont Farmhouse

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Location
Rougemont, North Carolina
Year
2023
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The house was "exploded" in plan to allow different views from certain areas.
The house was "exploded" in plan to allow different views from certain areas.
There is a natural knoll that crests above the fields of native wild grasses. This was the perfect place for the house to perch: with a view to the woods and creek beyond.
There is a natural knoll that crests above the fields of native wild grasses. This was the perfect place for the house to perch: with a view to the woods and creek beyond.
The kitchen is an abstract composition in itself with the owner's favorite shade of deep red, stretch hex backsplash tile and floating shelves. Natural maple cabinets blend well with the cork floor.
The kitchen is an abstract composition in itself with the owner's favorite shade of deep red, stretch hex backsplash tile and floating shelves. Natural maple cabinets blend well with the cork floor.
A tiny courtyard painted in the owners' favorite color: aqua. This little space will serve the dog and cat she intends to adopt in the future.
A tiny courtyard painted in the owners' favorite color: aqua. This little space will serve the dog and cat she intends to adopt in the future.
One of the ways we achieve net zero is with high performance triple glazed passive house windows from Eurostar Fenestration. The operable windows are tilt/turn, a feature that is more common in Europe but becoming more popular in the US. A small wood stove anchors the corner.
One of the ways we achieve net zero is with high performance triple glazed passive house windows from Eurostar Fenestration. The operable windows are tilt/turn, a feature that is more common in Europe but becoming more popular in the US. A small wood stove anchors the corner.
The main space includes a kitchen, dining and living area - all with southern views toward the forest and neighboring creek. The deep overhangs outside shield the interior from heat in the summer while letting in warming sun in the cold months.
The main space includes a kitchen, dining and living area - all with southern views toward the forest and neighboring creek. The deep overhangs outside shield the interior from heat in the summer while letting in warming sun in the cold months.
The Owner's primary bedroom in a favorite shade of aqua has light from 3 sides and a view of the forest and field. A living wall graces the wall behind the bed.
The Owner's primary bedroom in a favorite shade of aqua has light from 3 sides and a view of the forest and field. A living wall graces the wall behind the bed.
Another view of the tiny courtyard for future pets. There will be a gate installed to keep coyotes out.
Another view of the tiny courtyard for future pets. There will be a gate installed to keep coyotes out.
The primary bathroom has a zero threshold shower and an Ofuro (Japanese soaking tub). Outside, the owner's horse trailer can be seen parked by the edge of the drive.
The primary bathroom has a zero threshold shower and an Ofuro (Japanese soaking tub). Outside, the owner's horse trailer can be seen parked by the edge of the drive.
The Ofuro (Japanese soaking tub) was a must have from the start. Perfect for relaxing sore muscles after a day of farm chores.
The Ofuro (Japanese soaking tub) was a must have from the start. Perfect for relaxing sore muscles after a day of farm chores.
The screen porch is the perfect spot for enjoying sunsets on the expansive property. Longspan screen was specified to reduce visual obstacles.
The screen porch is the perfect spot for enjoying sunsets on the expansive property. Longspan screen was specified to reduce visual obstacles.
An Early morning vantage point from the little breakfast deck on the south. The passive house windows and deep overhangs protect the interior from excessive heat.
An Early morning vantage point from the little breakfast deck on the south. The passive house windows and deep overhangs protect the interior from excessive heat.
The house is a modified butterfly/shed roof, with sheds pointing out toward the various views.
The house is a modified butterfly/shed roof, with sheds pointing out toward the various views.
The evening glow at twilight illuminates the house like a little lantern.
The evening glow at twilight illuminates the house like a little lantern.
The house footprint is splayed to allow different special views from rooms as the owner requested, resulting in a dynamic footprint.
The house footprint is splayed to allow different special views from rooms as the owner requested, resulting in a dynamic footprint.
An aerial view shows the house footprint, it's white "cool roof" membrane and the solar array that lets us hit net zero.
An aerial view shows the house footprint, it's white "cool roof" membrane and the solar array that lets us hit net zero.
The house is deep inside the site, accessed from a long drive. As the drive winds, there are little views of the house peeking through.
The house is deep inside the site, accessed from a long drive. As the drive winds, there are little views of the house peeking through.
The house on its little knoll, overlooking field and forest.
The house on its little knoll, overlooking field and forest.
A white "cool roof" is a necessity as NC summers continue to get hotter.
A white "cool roof" is a necessity as NC summers continue to get hotter.

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Details

Square Feet
1950
Lot Size
16 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2

Credits

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Architect
Builder
NewPhire Building
Photographer
Tzu Chen Photography

From Arielle Schechter, Architect, PLLC, AIA

There's a lot of talk about "modern farmhouses", but what makes a farmhouse "modern"? We think it's sustainability and a sensitivity to both the client and the site. We designed this net zero house to be a base for the Owner to grow her little farmstead. She is a tech worker who moved from Northern California to North Carolina. She wanted land for her horse and room to breathe. She found a site that had been formerly logged for timber, but native grasses and trees had grown back. The site was deep so we could locate the house far in, for both privacy and views of the surrounding forests and the neighboring creek. The house was designed also with a small courtyard for the owner's future dogs and cats to enjoy without going into the fields where coyotes could be a danger. The house, being remote, has a sprinkler system. Photos by Tzu Chen Photography.