The goal when envisioning this new home was for it to be functional and aesthetically clean with modern details. A unique, solid wood front door became a focal point. Weather in Kansas City demands that it be functional in the heat, rain and snow, but the owner’s desire was to have an offset pivoting wood door typically seen in more moderate climates.
The designer’s initial thought was to build a smaller door with standard hinging, a glass sidelight and a transom, but they were able to source heavy-duty pivoting hardware that allowed them to make one large door the entire size of the opening and handle 600 pounds of weight. They engineered the entire door as one unit with an internal metal substructure that provided stability. They sourced two book-matched white oak slabs knowing they would expand and contract with the elements. The solution was to have those two slabs “float” inside that metal framework to allow for movement. The metal framework was clad in wood, with integrated glass to provide natural light at the entry. They used an automatic door bottom seal and weather stripping to tighten up the door at the perimeter. The end solution is really the first thing people see as they enter the home and has certainly become a wow-factor.
Modern sophistication meets rustic coastal comfort in this 4,140-square-foot floor plan. Its ultra-functional space features a resort-style bedroom suite, finished walkout lower level, scenic deck and patio areas, additional storage areas and many customization opportunities.
Model Home The Fenway The vision for this project was to create a sprawling contemporary design that takes advantage of the view—including a lake and three holes at a Tom
The overall goal for this custom home was to bring a sense of modern Prairie style, instilling a feeling of the past with common sense for the future. The homeowner emphasized the concept of a modern luxury hotel—warm and inviting with clean lines. The design team chose limestone and rift oak throughout the home to contrast each other in a warm, earth-tone feeling.
Detached Structure Garage or Party Pavilion The original carriage house behind this 1906 Foursquare Craftsman-style home was inadequate for today’s vehicles. The challenge was to build a period-appropriate carport that
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Interior Project Down to Earth Keeping the integrity and character of this century-old home while making it more functional and unique—all within the home’s original footprint—was paramount to this project.
Design Detail Offset Pivoting Door The goal when envisioning this new home was for it to be functional and aesthetically clean with modern details. A unique, solid wood front door
Custom New Build 3,001 to 6,000 square feet Hearth Home Designed for a family of five, the home’s layout is organized around a central hearth where the family gathers. As
The homeowners, who host frequent gatherings with their large family, needed an efficient working kitchen that was comfortable for entertaining.
