Casa Blanco in Silver Spring, Maryland by KUBE Architecture

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A young couple, in anticipation of starting a family, desired a new home that reflects their cultural backgrounds. He is Spanish, and was drawn to black and white minimalism. She is Mexican, and wanted splashes of color in a modern home. Their existing house in the Maryland suburbs was small and dark, and did not take advantage of the views to the green parkway running behind.

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• Architects: KUBE Architecture
• Project: Casa Blanco
• Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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Our design solution included razing the existing house, preserving the basement in order to limit excavation, and building an efficient 2-story home. A double-height living space is a feature of the design, opening to wooded views and abundant natural light. The kitchen and TV lounge are adjacent to the living space on the main level and a loft overlooks the space from above, with private rooms (bedrooms/bathrooms) completing the rest of the upper level.

The kitchen is a composition of black ceiling and white cabinets, while colored LED lighting highlights the white tile backsplash. In the adjacent TV lounge, a charred wood plane hovers overhead and folds down the wall, framing the space. As the Owner works from home, she desired an office with a clear view to the family and living areas, as well as the stairs. A glass-enclosed workspace allows a watchful eye over her growing young family. A brightly-painted wall displays a colorful painting by an artist friend.

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It was important to the Owners to maintain the scale of the changing neighborhood, so from the street the new house is a white stucco-clad 2 story residence that does not overwhelm its modest neighbors. Warmth is added through the use of composite panels on the front elevation, wrapping the entry canopy and the underside of the carport . Conversely, the rear opens up with large windows on every level to the park beyond. The deck spans the rear façade, creating a lounge area under the overhang of the master bedroom above. White stucco and red-orange panels continue the front material palette onto the rear.

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Tags: Maryland, Silver Spring

Categories: House, Residential

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