DesignNJ-OctNov2023_Digital issue

stylenewjersey | EXPERT ADVICE
The gable shape from the front façade is repeated in the
covered patio next to the pool.
A stone façade contributes to the home’s Old World aesthetic.
Mahogany beadboard adds warmth to the covered patio.
a conventional gable form with an overhanging soffit, we terminated the
standing-seam-clad metal roofs into the rear side of the gable walls.
The gable form appears again in a new way — in an abstract, minimal
form — at the covered entertaining area at the rear of the home. The
usual horizontal and vertical supports were omitted; instead, a steel frame
supports the structure and allows minimal visual interference with the view.
DNJ: What was the directive from the homeowners?
MS: The homeowners are close personal friends, and we knew that each
was seeking a considerably different look. One has more modern tastes,
while the other favors very traditional forms. This was a springboard for
our abstract, modern interpretation of the gable roofline. Both agreed
they wanted unique moments, inside and out, and did not want to limit
our design direction by restraining us to standard layouts or typical
exterior styles. Given our friendship and their familiarity with our
firms’ work, they trusted us to interpret their individual needs into a
cohesive design. This trust played a critical role in allowing us to create
a hybridized aesthetic that would not have been possible if limited by a
more conventional approach.
Office
Porch
Family Room
Breakfast
Room
Kitchen
Garage
Mudroom
Bar
Wine
Room
Guest Room
Living
Room
Dining Room
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26 October/November 2023