Bethesda House in Maryland by KUBE ARCHITECTURE PC

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This ground-up modern house will serve as the family home for an “empty nest” couple, and will be adapted to their new lifestyle. It will take the place of a suburban “box” the Owners had lived in for decades. In addition to living spaces, shared office, and in-house gym, the home will be spacious enough for overnight guests to have their own suite. In the future, it will offer temporary residence for grown children, and eventually grandchildren.

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• Architects: KUBE ARCHITECTURE PC
• Project: Bethesda House
• Location: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
• Landscape Architects: Campion Hruby
• General Contractor: Peterson and Collins

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Designed for aging in place, all major living spaces will be on the first floor, including Kitchen/Dining/Living areas, Master Suite, Shared Office, and Laundry/Mud Room. There will also be space reserved for a future elevator, should the need arise. The 2-car garage, previously accessed from a steep driveway, will be lowered to street level and offer a paved walkway for guests.

The design consists of a volumetric composition, with living spaces in a horizontal volume on one side, and bedrooms in a vertical volume on the other, with entry at the center. The Entry space is composed of warm natural materials that welcome visitors – wood, tile, and concrete. The rear walls are almost all glass, with a view of the layered landscape and natural forest beyond.

The new home will be highly sustainable, including a geothermal mechanical system and in-floor radiant heat. The original house was “deconstructed” for salvaging and re-use of almost all building materials. The new home will be completed in 2019.

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Tags: Maryland, USA

Categories: Garage, House, Office space, Residential

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