Project Details

The client for this residence sought a serene environment and a suitable setting for her collection of art glass. The exterior is a series of simple gabled pavilions of saw-cut stone linked by glass. The ‘H’ plan welcomes the morning sun while sheltering from the harsh afternoon heat. The house unfolds into the landscape, providing multiple, layered views. A commissioned fused glass pull, the handshake of the house, greets visitors at the entrance.

Avoiding a gallery-like sterility, the art glass display is integrated into the fabric of the dwelling, defining and animating spaces. Clean forms, an abundance of natural light and spare detailing preserve a peaceful atmosphere.

Sustainability: pool source heat pump with supplementary cooling tower, natural ventilation, daylighting, LED and fluorescent lighting, spray foam insulation, sealed attic, tankless water heating, concrete floors, and native plants