Meticulously crafted with inspiration drawn from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, this residence offers a contemporary interpretation of a beloved classic. Our goal was to honor the prairie style by prioritizing horizontal lines over vertical elements. Key features include a generously illuminated and spacious living area, wooden ceilings that extend from the interior to the […]
The challenging triangular parcel, which includes a section situated in a flood plain and is adjacent to a greenway, originally seemed unbuildable. Rather than viewing these site conditions as limitations, the design embraced them, allowing the unique geometry and natural surroundings to become integral to the residence’s identity.The property includes a main dwelling characterized by […]
This modern residence features a blend of cypress and mill-finished steel, with large sliding doors seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. Efforts were made to preserve the natural surroundings, with the six-car garage, known as The Moto Dojo, cleverly concealed with a green roof and rooftop deck. Solar panels power the house and electric cars. […]
Most lakefront homes create a barrier — a large, unnatural obstacle that blocks beautiful views of the lake and natural surroundings. This modern lakefront structure was designed to become part of the landscape so visitors could enjoy the lake from anywhere on the property. The first job was to situate the home perfectly to maximize […]
Located atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment, Saluda, North Carolina provides gorgeous outdoor recreation opportunities and all the charm of quaint, small town living. In keeping with the spirit of the area, the client requested that the Rampton Lodge be designed and built with as little visual and ecological impact on its natural surroundings as possible. […]
We had a simple directive, to build a house that was simple, modern, and black. The clients were also clear that they wanted a house that was appropriate in scale, proportions, and rhythms of their 1920s Elizabeth neighborhood. We drew inspiration from the mangosteen—also called “the queen of the fruits”— to design this black on […]
Nestled into the mountains of historic Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, the 1-2-3 house has evolved as the needs of its owners changed. The house earned its name for the three distinct stages of its evolution. Decades ago, the house started life as a modest A-frame. The first addition, completed in the ‘80s, connects to the […]
For nearly 8 decades, the Red Barn House has been a San Clemente, California landmark. The house was originally built in the ‘40s by a Japanese immigrant who came to the area by way of the Hawaiian Islands. Using salvaged redwood lumber from a demolished 19th century hotel, he built a humble home in the […]
Meticulously crafted with inspiration drawn from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, this residence offers a contemporary interpretation of a beloved classic. Our goal was to honor the prairie style by prioritizing horizontal lines over vertical elements. Key features include a generously illuminated and spacious living area, wooden ceilings that extend from the interior to the […] 
The challenging triangular parcel, which includes a section situated in a flood plain and is adjacent to a greenway, originally seemed unbuildable. Rather than viewing these site conditions as limitations, the design embraced them, allowing the unique geometry and natural surroundings to become integral to the residence’s identity.The property includes a main dwelling characterized by […] 
This modern residence features a blend of cypress and mill-finished steel, with large sliding doors seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. Efforts were made to preserve the natural surroundings, with the six-car garage, known as The Moto Dojo, cleverly concealed with a green roof and rooftop deck. Solar panels power the house and electric cars. […] 
Most lakefront homes create a barrier — a large, unnatural obstacle that blocks beautiful views of the lake and natural surroundings. This modern lakefront structure was designed to become part of the landscape so visitors could enjoy the lake from anywhere on the property. The first job was to situate the home perfectly to maximize […] 
Located atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment, Saluda, North Carolina provides gorgeous outdoor recreation opportunities and all the charm of quaint, small town living. In keeping with the spirit of the area, the client requested that the Rampton Lodge be designed and built with as little visual and ecological impact on its natural surroundings as possible. […] 
We had a simple directive, to build a house that was simple, modern, and black. The clients were also clear that they wanted a house that was appropriate in scale, proportions, and rhythms of their 1920s Elizabeth neighborhood. We drew inspiration from the mangosteen—also called “the queen of the fruits”— to design this black on […] 
Nestled into the mountains of historic Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, the 1-2-3 house has evolved as the needs of its owners changed. The house earned its name for the three distinct stages of its evolution. Decades ago, the house started life as a modest A-frame. The first addition, completed in the ‘80s, connects to the […] 
For nearly 8 decades, the Red Barn House has been a San Clemente, California landmark. The house was originally built in the ‘40s by a Japanese immigrant who came to the area by way of the Hawaiian Islands. Using salvaged redwood lumber from a demolished 19th century hotel, he built a humble home in the […]