CW Residence

Residential project

The clients wanted a calm, Zen space, as well as clean lines and an open layout that allowed for free-flowing energy and family togetherness. We applied our knowledge of how color and spatial planning can impact the spirit of a home and we were able to achieve a conversational-style layout, with more natural light and larger windows, which can be viewed and appreciated from any point in the residence. The notion of better energy and flow served us as a guiding principle at certain crucial aesthetic moments. An example is an original plan for the staircase, which essentially closed up the house by including a wall, so we opted to open up the wall and create a floating staircase with a custom wire railing that extends to the ceiling. Beneath the stairway, we evoked the serene aura of a Zen rock garden by spreading an eye-catching bed of smooth dark stones, while other innovative earthy elements nearby include an installation of pine strips stained in three different shades and vertically staggered along the entrance corridor wall that leads to the stairs. Throughout the process, we remained mindful of the home’s overall harmony.

When modernizing a traditional design, we do as much as we can without creating two looks from interior to exterior. While we couldn’t begin entirely from scratch, we did select dark stone facing for one of the exterior volumes and changed the front door to a pivot door for a cleaner, more modern look. The changes we made resulted in a home that doesn’t feel like a typical American house. There’s a real sense of arrival when you walk in. For the owner, the outcome is a testament to the power of design. You can create a space to match the feelings you want to experience on a daily basis through the elements you select for your home.