CW RESIDENCE

The clients wanted a calm, Zen space, as well as clean lines and an open layout that allowed for free-flowing energy and family togetherness. We applied our knowledge of how color and spatial planning can impact the spirit of a home and we were able to achieve a conversational-style layout, with more natural light and larger windows, which can be viewed and appreciated from any point in the residence. The notion of better energy and flow served us as a guiding principle at certain crucial aesthetic moments. An example is an original plan for the staircase, which essentially closed up the house by including a wall, so we opted to open up the wall and create a floating staircase with a custom wire railing that extends to the ceiling. Beneath the stairway, we evoked the serene aura of a Zen rock garden by spreading an eye-catching bed of smooth dark stones, while other innovative earthy elements nearby include an installation of pine strips stained in three different shades and vertically staggered along the entrance corridor wall that leads to the stairs. Both the stone and the wood help bring depth and texture, not to mention an element of surprise, to the minimal design. The client wanted a lot of natural light and was extremely important to the emotional state of their family to experience on a daily basis, so to allow sunlight ascendance indoors, we tweaked the plans to include clerestory windows along the structure’s roofline as well as enormous windows on both its front and rear façades. We also erased a wall in order to open up the kitchen to the great room and allow light from multiple angles to flood into the space, which we outfitted with black and white surfaces in keeping with the request for a streamlined vibe throughout. Clean lines were really key in helping to enhance focus and stillness and create a sense of peace for the family.