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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Leicester House in Greater Asheville, North Carolina by SPG ArchitectsApril 21st, 2011 by Sumit Singhal
This hilltop residence, located at the edge of a wooded knoll in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has expansive southern and western views. Approaching the house through these woods, one arrives at a striking single story façade of corten steel in a wood frame. A hint of the views is provided through the glass door, but it is not until entry that the full impact of the hilltop views can be experienced. The rear glass walls, which face West and South, are shielded by large overhangs and open to rolling farmland below and the mountains beyond.  View from southwestern valley - Photograph by Daniel Levin
 Southern facade detail - Photograph by Daniel Levin The entry level serves as the primary living area comprised of living, dining, kitchen, study and master bedroom suite. A two-bedroom guest wing with a media room is carved into the hilltop one level below. Functionality and energy efficiency are achieved both by this programmatic zoning, which allows the lower level to be shut down during periods when there are no guests. The efficiencies of the layout are supplemented by careful choice of materials, fixtures, fittings, and energy systems. The ‘greening’ of the house complements its visual warmth, grounding the modern structure in its rural landscape.  Living room with view of landscape beyond - Photograph by Daniel Levin Building Systems include the use of a geothermal field that greatly reduces energy consumption and costs associated with heating and cooling of the house. The house also has a rainwater collection system that collects 80% of water that falls on the rooftops and re-uses it for both toilets and landscaping needs. A green roof is incorporated over the guest wing to reduce water run-off, provide high insulation values and enhance the vistas from the upper level. Structural systems include a poured-in-place concrete lower level, with steel frame upper level super structure complemented by traditional wood framing throughout.  Front facade with mountain landscape in distance - Photograph by Daniel Levin Materials include corten steel entry façade, cumaru wood siding, decks and interior floors, painted and stained oak and birch veneer cabinetry. All window systems and appliances and building system equipment are energy-star rated and lighting includes energy-efficient LED, fluorescent and low-voltage lighting throughout. The house includes 3,450 SF of conditioned space and a 525 SF two-car garage and storage area.  Front facade detail - Photograph by Daniel Levin  Dining room with kitchen and master suite beyond - Photograph by Daniel Levin  East elevation  North elevation  Lower level plan  Section facing south  Section facing west  Site plan  South elevation 01  South elevation 02  South elevation 03
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