Type: New Construction
Size: 10,000 sqft
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Response:
This residence is currently under construction just south of the Country Club Plaza, near historic Loose Park. The house is sited on a lot which is substantially higher than the adjacent street, and oriented in a manner that fulfills the owners’ wish for a tower-like presence. Traditional suburban site planning was deliberately rejected, with the primary mass of the house sitting perpendicular to the street. The swimming pool, which is in the main outdoor courtyard, is situated in the front yard. The stone-clad plinth of that courtyard, along with the integrated landscaping, will allow this non-traditional organization to work with practicality and privacy.
Although the design intentionally attempts to avoid being aligned with a particular style, an underlying concept is the creation of a modernized interpretation of the prototypical American houses found in the paintings of Edward Hopper.
Resources:
General Contractor: RS Services
Structural Engineer: Bob D. Campbell & Co., Inc.
Interior Design: Lisa Schmitz Interior Design