This project was to replace the loss of a home due to a recent tornado disaster. The owner’s original home was in a neighborhood that was built in the early 1960’s. I looked to mid century modern architecture as inspiration to rebuild in the style of the day that best celebrates that period.

The owners like the Japanese technique of burning cedar to make it weatherproof, the process is called Shou Sugi Ban. We are using this new cladding to bridge the existing mid century character of masonry to with the modern aesthetics of the cedar siding.

The design of the interior of their house is meant to meet the owner’s needs of living today and plan for the next 5-10 years. The owners are a professional chef and a professional trumpet player; who plays both for symphonies, recordings and educates younger musicians.

The main level of the home is set up to entertain, provide home office/ practice space and bedrooms for guests and future children. The lower level is designed for a large master suite but also an area for future cultivation of rare mushrooms and the utility of their home, such as their laundry and garage / utility areas. The owners will have a large outdoor space and have fallen in love with a Swedish style wood burning hot tub.