Project Description
This contemporary home located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. seeks to reinterpret the suburban home. [Literally] a breath of fresh air, each volume of the house invites the outdoors in, cut away to reveal a warm and inviting palette of natural wood and stone inside and out.
On the interior, a large, central living area is surrounded by interlocking secondary spaces nestled around it. Each room is uniquely designed with ample day-lighting and direct access to the outdoors via large-scale low-E glass doors and windows. The master bedroom has direct access to the rear courtyard while bedrooms on the second floor share a common balcony. The dining room and kitchen each have access to outdoor spaces, stretching the livable area well beyond the home’s walls.
Neighboring properties are characterized by long asphalt driveways and prominent garage doors. In lieu of this, the Divine House features a tar and chip front courtyard that doubles as a flexible space for parking, sports and play. A large front porch off of the dining room is used for entertaining friends and creates a welcoming street presence. The windows at the front entry give visitors a glimpse of the beautiful yard, pool and landscape at the rear of the home.