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Rustic Modern is a home built on the site of an old quarry, in a mature oak forest in the Berkshires. Our goal was to disrupt as little of the forest as possible, while providing area for the home, approach, and pool patio. The house itself follows a simple plan, with the main suite to the east, living spaces to the south, garage to the west, and additional bedrooms upstairs. The exterior material palette includes...
We started with an existing footprint but soon found it was easier to build from scratch. On a ridge between valleys the home takes advantage of views in all directions. The material palette is kept simple with painted siding and elements of natural wood. This carries to the interior where the owners love of Southwest Style is evident.
Located on a forested mountain plateau, the existing meadow captured our imagination as a starting point. The angled wings of the main house and garage/entry create a sheltered courtyard facing the clearing. A traditional 2-story main gable structure contains the living spaces and 2nd floor bedrooms.
We started with a basic ranch that already had a garage added and the siding re-done. Phase-1 involved gutting the garage/breezeway, adding a studio out front, and a 2nd floor bedroom. Phase-2 involved gutting the original house, raising the ceiling, and replacing the windows, insulation, walls, and finishes.