Architect: Szostak Design, Inc
Project Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Date of Completion: July 2016

Short Description: This single-story, 4,500 square foot, wood-framed house is located on peaceful site surrounded by trees. The client’s vision for the new home demanded a contemporary response with strong connections to nature. Three volumes are organized in a u-shape plan surrounding a central courtyard with a covered patio at its edge. The house has an open plan arrangement including five bedrooms, five baths, an office, art room and piano room.

Architect’s Statement: The architect was asked to develop a plan for international clients that have lived in courtyard and walled housing in their home country of India. The plan revolved around a living courtyard with circulation and rooms on the outside.

Type of Construction: Conventional wood framing with a pre-engineered roof system, a conventional wood floor system, reinforced concrete basement walls, brick veneer with metal and cedar wood accents and aluminum-wood clad windows.

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