Architecture
Architecture
More than a commission, this project was an honor to be a part of.
This magnificent Usonian home was designed originally by Robert Green, one of the last students of Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 1960’s.
Originally the home of the original neighborhood developer, Mr. Green’s vision of a protruding arrow as the inspiration for the design is unique among the surrounding properties and neighborhood. It is similar in both detail and concept to Kentuck Knob house in western Pennsylvania a few miles from Wright’s famous masterpiece of Falling Water. Constructed from select Cypress, Native Granite Stone and Glass, this home was in need of restoration and stabilization after almost 60 years.
The current owners vision was to bring it back as much to original as possible while also updating it for a more modern program. This scope included the removal of a later den addition and its conversion to a new master suite, the restoration of the exterior wall assembly to provide effective humidity and vapor control, modification and replacement of partial mechanical systems, complete electrical system upgrade, Interior wood restoration and new open kitchen Both the new and restored elements were designed to work to reestablish the original designs harmony and beauty.
Our services included several rounds of preliminaries, permit processing through both a variance request (for minor excess lot coverage and preexisting setback discrepancies) and construction permitting, contracting and contract management including on site visit to several craftsmen hired to do restoration on the concrete work and carpentry.
Currently in the final stages of completion, all of the new elements are now in place to make this the heirloom property it was always meant to be.