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West Stockbridge Residence

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Location
West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Year
2020
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
A long gravel drive arrives the top of the hill at a autocourt and carport entry.
A long gravel drive arrives the top of the hill at a autocourt and carport entry.
From the carport, a ramp leads to the front door, with a view straight through the home to the mountains beyond.
From the carport, a ramp leads to the front door, with a view straight through the home to the mountains beyond.
The modules step back and forth in plan to create exterior courts and variety of interior space.
The modules step back and forth in plan to create exterior courts and variety of interior space.
The carport signals arrival and entry.
The carport signals arrival and entry.
The screened porch was built on site and projects out past the house over the hill.
The screened porch was built on site and projects out past the house over the hill.
The screened porch was built on site and projects out past the house over the hill.
The screened porch was built on site and projects out past the house over the hill.
The material palette of gray cement board and black windows is simple and understating, so the view is the focus.
The material palette of gray cement board and black windows is simple and understating, so the view is the focus.
The foyer entry from the carport offers a drop zone with custom built ins and sweeping valley views.
The foyer entry from the carport offers a drop zone with custom built ins and sweeping valley views.
The kitchen island countertop cantilevers for stool seating.
The kitchen island countertop cantilevers for stool seating.
The entire living space is lined with full height glass for maximum mountain views.
The entire living space is lined with full height glass for maximum mountain views.
Custom white oak cabinets and corian countertops provide a aesthetically minimal, yet highly functional kitchen in the open living space.
Custom white oak cabinets and corian countertops provide a aesthetically minimal, yet highly functional kitchen in the open living space.
The staggering of the modules in plan allowed for an open plan while provided some separation to the dining area.
The staggering of the modules in plan allowed for an open plan while provided some separation to the dining area.
A custom white oak built-in bed was designed for the primary suite. A view down the entire length of the long hallway connecting all the spaces looks to the woods beyond.
A custom white oak built-in bed was designed for the primary suite. A view down the entire length of the long hallway connecting all the spaces looks to the woods beyond.
A dressing room separates the primary bedroom and bathroom with custom white oak built-ins and views of the mountains.
A dressing room separates the primary bedroom and bathroom with custom white oak built-ins and views of the mountains.
The primary bathroom is wrapped in high windows allowing for light and view while maintaining privacy. A large skylight over the master tub floods the bathroom with more daylight and provides a view of the sky when soaking.
The primary bathroom is wrapped in high windows allowing for light and view while maintaining privacy. A large skylight over the master tub floods the bathroom with more daylight and provides a view of the sky when soaking.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Two offices with built-in desks double as guest suites with custom, built-in Murphy wall beds.
Upon arrival in the autocourt, glimpses of the mountains can be seen through the house.
Upon arrival in the autocourt, glimpses of the mountains can be seen through the house.

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Architect
Landscape Design
Wenonah Webster
Builder
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From Resolution: 4 Architecture

This modular prefab house in the Berkshires serves as a country retreat. Capitalizing on the modular nature of construction, the floor plan is broken into a series of volumes that slip in the landscape, providing opportunities for a courtyard deck, private and varied views, and more glazing on the facade. The slipping nature of the plan adds interest and variety to this single level home.

Entering the site from a winding country road, the drive runs up to a covered carport. An entry ramp opens to a mudroom lined with white oak custom cabinetry, with views through to the mountains. The open kitchen/living space features floor-to-ceiling glass, making the stunning landscape the focus. The dining space is a nook open to the kitchen/living space. This open communal space flows out to a large heated screened porch, providing outdoor dining and living space into the cooler months. A central courtyard deck is open to the sky above.

At one end of the home, two guest suites utilize murphy beds, allowing the bedrooms to double as offices when not occupied. Adjacent to the open living space is a media room for movie watching and a library lined with built-in bookshelves. Beyond, the master suite opens with full height windows facing the mountainous view; meanwhile clerestory windows on the other walls and a skylight in the master bathroom provide natural daylight while preserving privacy from the drive.