Briar Modern
Custom Residence Briar Modern The design team wanted to create a clean, simple, current and modern home for a young family out of a home that was dated and dark.
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Custom New Build 3,001 to 6,000 square feet
Harmonious Home
With an eye for design, the client collected inspirational images for use in his home, challenging the architect to create a unique fit for the homeowner’s lifestyle.
A French-influenced exterior adds a special touch and a reminder of other homes the client once lived in. To complement the modest height of the surrounding Cape Cod homes in the neighborhood, the home’s two-story portion was pushed farther from the street than its neighbors to diminish its scale. The architects incorporated a single-story garage into the front of the house, where its scale aligned with the adjacent neighbors.
Artistic touches throughout the project resulted from the synergy between the homeowner and the architect. Much of the exterior of the home is covered in white brick, with an intimate covered patio facing the backyard, complete with an outdoor fireplace for cozy spring and fall evenings.
Architect
NSPJ Architects
Contractor
Noblit Didier Design + Build
Photos by
Brian Pierce, Sherpa Media
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Engineer: Ken Sidorowicz Siding: Glen-Gery Brick Roofing: Tamko Roofing Windows: Andersen Countertops:Carthage
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