The primary design challenge was to accommodate the client’s extensive program without creating a house which overwhelmed the existing antique farm buildings. To alleviate the impact of the 12,000 square foot house, the mass was articulated as series of smaller structures, giving the appearance of a house which may have evolved over time. The materials of the house also varied from section to section, to further the illusion of house which had grown for several generations. The center section was conceived of as a classic stone farmhouse, inspired by nearby antique homes. The wings on either side were intentionally less formal, creating a rambling form which responded to the rolling hilltop site.
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The approach drive winds through an orchard of apple and peach trees, revealing the varied roofline of the house. Robert Benson Photography
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The centerpiece of the house is constructed of locally quarried stone, laid in a traditional manner. Robert Benson Photography
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The rambling wings are designed to diminish the overall scale of the house and to suggest that it may have evolved over time. Robert Benson Photography
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The Family Room features salvaged antique timbers and a massive fieldstone fireplace. Robert Benson Photography
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A pass-through counter provides a visual connection between the Kitchen and the Living Room / Dining Area beyond. Robert Benson Photography
