A New American Farmhouse
FORM
Set in a transitional place of natural
diversity, the edge of woods and field, this this 3,115 square foot home (above grade living space) is itself architecturally
transitional. Our clients requested that we begin with classic Vermont...
farmhouse architectural
forms and massing. They also requested that we edit away all unnecessary
gestures and detailing to reveal the simple aspect of non-ornamented architecture.
The result is an architectural composition comprised of...
smaller roofed forms
assembled in the way children might play with building blocks to build
the residential complex. At the same time, our goal was to reflect a quality
of quiet edginess, much like the site itself. Generous and playful use
of windows, working...
with size, scale
and window groupings in corners or mid wall or high on the wall, brings
in winter light and connects the interior of the home to the outdoors.
The wood floor and ceiling of the kitchen, dining room and living room
bring the warmth and...
patina that natural
materials offer. The kitchen is American Cherry and the interior doors,
window and door casing and running trim are Western Fir. Throughout the
house, ceiling levels are varied to create spaces of ergonomic interest.
Also, the living room and library...
floor is lowered
two risers to give greater volume and wall height for the owners' art.
A painting studio for her and an acoustically isolated music studio for
him are within the program areas of the home.
General Contractor: Bill
Nolin
Stowe, Vermont | 802-253-2169
