Piedmont Residence in Western North Carolina by Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the residence lies along the southern edge of a hillside overlooking a mountain lake and expansive views beyond. The design of the home sought to sensitively root and connect it to its place, enhancing the owners’ ability to experience all aspects of the land and the home together.

Guest suite and cantilevered study area above the garage, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

• Architects: Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild
• Project: Piedmont Residence
• Location: Western North Carolina, U.S.A
• Structural Engineer: Rod Hudgins
• Landscape Architect: LaQuatra Bonci Associates

Southern elevation with main living areas to the right and the master suite to the left, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

To achieve this, the home was composed in forms that broke down the overall volume and allowed a nuanced response to the landscape. Directed views and outdoor living areas are shaped by the building composition, further enhancing the experience of place.

Outdoor terrace looking into the master suite and glass connector hallway, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

The design was inspired by the land with its natural beauty and assets, the simplicity of the surrounding rural building vernacular, and the clients’ desires to be deeply connected to the land in a clean, modern, and simple work of architecture. Large window walls give the home a sense of openness and transparency, visually uniting the home with its environment.

Outdoor terrace looking into the master suite and glass connector hallway, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. The Master Suite is set apart from the others via a glass connector which provides privacy and opportunity for terrace and garden areas. The Master Suite is flanked on one side by an exercise room and lap pool on the other. The garage and storage are nestled below in the basement.

Lap pool and terrace with the master suite to the left, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Main entry approach, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Living room, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Kitchen and dining areas, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Stairs off of the living area with steel handrail and glass guardrail., Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Master suite with views to the terrace and lap pool, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Entry hallway leading to the master suite, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Study area cantilevered over the garage, with Murphy bed and views to the mountains, Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Image Courtesy © Carlton Architecture + DesignBuild

Tags: U.S.A., Western North Carolina

Category: Residential

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