The 2 structures had been connected years ago with patchwork infill. To emphasize the original form and material of the structures we replaced the infill with a modern glass atrium that serves as the new entry into the home. To better insulate the leaky structure, all of the chinking was removed to expose the bare wooden structure. We then replaced the cavities with rigid insulation, sealed the insulation in place with spray foam, and added chinking on both sides. The interior ceiling heights of the home were raised from 7-feet to a more conventional 8- feet on the first floor. The floor above the living room was removed to create soaring 26-foot high ceilings. Anchoring the living room is a replica memorial headstone for George Washington’s granduncle that was found on the property. It took a custom made fulcrum, a lot pulleys and 10 carpenters 1 full day to lift it into place. Reclaimed wood from the property skins all of the cabinets, custom built ins, and custom furniture pieces. The modern farm interiors reflect a clean pallet of neutral whites with patinas of raw steel, stone and logs. This mix of minimalism and historical textures offers a balance of both the old and new way of doing things.
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The stone cabin on the right was the first building on the property built in the late 1700's. On the left, an identically sized stone cabin was built 10' feet away sometime in the early 1800's. The previous home owners had joined the two structures with patchwork infill. To accentuate the form and material of the 2 original structures a glass atrium was that now serves as the main entry into the home.
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All of the cabinetry in the home was custom built using wood reclaimed form a 3 board fence found on the property.
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The master bathroom shower projects over the living room to create a floating lantern effect.
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Looking back at the farm house from the pool
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Anchoring the living room is a replica memorial headstone for George Washington’s granduncle that was found on the property. It took a custom made fulcrum, a lot pulleys and 10 carpenters 1 full day to lift it into place.
