Design with Frank

The stone cladding is coming together, bringing the house to life! Sourced from a local Missouri quarry, the stone has a warm, soft tone that beautifully contrasts with the black wood window trims. Can’t wait to see it all come together!

We’ve finalized the design with board-and-batten-style metal siding, adding striking vertical lines to the façade and enhancing the scale and form of the building’s massing.

One of the standout features is the dual-sided fireplace, seamlessly connecting the indoors and outdoors. The southern deck is designed for cozy gatherings, complete with an outdoor fireplace and a lush garden nearby.

Imagine waking up in the heart of the woods, with the soothing sounds of a creek whispering in your ear. This house is thoughtfully designed, with the ground floor serving as a cozy living space for an artist couple, while the upper floor is dedicated to their creative studio.

The facade facing the creek is oriented to the east, maximizing the views and natural light from the surrounding woods, mountains, and creek. The design draws inspiration from traditional Japanese architecture.

Cedar Residence is designed with energy efficiency as the main focus.

We use the WarmForm slab, a U.S. version of the Swedish slab, which provides over R-60 insulation all around the foundation. The floor features radiant heating, while the walls have a high exterior insulation value of R-33 and the roof reaches R-60.

This performance-driven design ensures the home is warm and comfortable year-round. High exterior insulation and superior slab insulation also eliminate the risk of pipe issues in winter.

Together, these elements contribute to lower energy consumption, a healthier living environment, and unmatched comfort.

We’re in the final design stages of this unique project in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia! 🏔️
The home is a monolithic block design with a striking shed roof configuration. The main house roof slopes in one direction, while the garage/guest house slopes in the opposite, creating a layered butterfly roof effect that echoes the mountain ridgeline.

Designed for an artist couple, the home balances form and function, with living spaces on the ground floor and an upper-level studio for creativity. Stay tuned for more! 🎨🏡