Kelly and I are off this weekend to enjoy fun with friends. Like us, we hope that you will take a moment to remember all the truly great things about our country, our land, our community and people this weekend. We, the people, are all Americans and we all believe in this beautifully diverse land we call home. Peace, prosperity, joy and love to absolutely everyone. Cheers!
A Newly Completed Project by Samsel Architects
Kelly and I have been watching the progress of this home from a distance. From the first concept sketch we have been fascinated by the simplicity and the romance of the pastoral environment. We are so excited to see the final product unveiled. Cheers to the Samsel team for such an appropriate and refined design! Now enjoy a few words from Samsel Architects.
Hammocks and an ancient oak tree were the organizing influences to the design of this modern pavilion home. The Hammock House sits on a 40-acre farm in Columbus, NC with several spectacular old growth oak trees, an existing barn, pastures and distant views to Tryon Peak. To take advantage of the dramatic oak trees, we carefully located the house on the land and oriented the living spaces around the tree locations.
The programming and space planning required unique design solutions based around our client’s close-knit extended family. The wife’s parents are also full-time residences in the home so designing the right balance of shared and private spaces for four adults was key to a high functioning design. The husband’s extended family comes to visit from South America for extended stays bi-annually, so the house was designed to structurally and spatially accommodate hanging hammocks so the family can stay together on the land when visiting.
The single pitch shed roof concept originated as a modern interpretation of the utilitarian farm structures in the area. The main entry for the hammock house is at the low point of the roof and the ceiling height and roof slowly rise as you move through the public spaces of the house. A glass window wall and screen porch create a dramatic termination of the roof line as the living spaces open up to a view of the adjacent forest.
4 Beds | 3.5 Bths | Bonus Room and Basement | 3053 sqft | 1.59 acres
This striking and spacious contemporary farmhouse style home is on private lot in beautiful Brush Creek. The home has great flowing, professionally designed interiors by Sally Spiegel that have been fully updated for today’s lifestyle.
Including a new European kitchen and baths. The master suite is on main level with beautiful modern bath and closets. The upper level has 3 bedrooms, bonus room with closet and 2 baths on upper level. The basement is full-sized and unfinished for flexibility and storage.
The private yard has been professionally designed and landscaped by Siteworks Studio to create a lush oasis for relaxing and entertaining including an outdoor spa tub and play equipment.
For more see the tour here or give Kelly and Troy a call for more information.
Today, the modern farmhouse has great appeal for blending a warm and familiar vernacular that feels like home with cool clean lines and modern efficiencies to meet today’s lifestyle. From architect Scott Huebner’s interpretation above to Carlton Architecture’s below we have seen numerous local examples everywhere from Marshall down to Mills River. Similarly, many designers and creative folks are acquiring vintage farmhouses and stripping them down to their simplest expression reminding me of my days visiting the Hudson Valley outside of New York City. With a resurgence of mini-farms, learning to live off the land and a shortage of inventory it can be an option worth exploring. For more ideas visit our pinterest page here. Cheers!
What is the one thing we love about our community? We have good people who help other good people. We wanted to remind everyone that there are only a few days left in this auction in support of the Conrad family and their challenges. We have many artistic friends who have contributed items. Please browse the wonderful selection of goods and services and add your support. Cheers to you!
Visit here for the auction.
Kelly and I are hosting a Broker Open House today at this cool, condo in Rankin Press Lofts today from 3 to 5pm. Give us a call if you would like to see it or view the tour here. Cheers!
Randy Shull’s Architecture Design for Black Mountain College | This exhibition documents artist, designer and builder Randy Shull’s creative process in the planning, design and construction of two contemporary art museum and research environments for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville, NC. The exhibition will consider the distinctive architectural design of each site, as well as the hand-made furniture, counters, desks, cabinets, and display systems by Randy Shull Design, built using vernacular and available regional materials, and inspired by the design aesthetic and creative philosophies of Black Mountain College. For details visit here. Cheers!
Hi Folks! It is here again — the 2016 George Matsumoto design awards by our friends at NC Modernist Houses. The prize for North Carolina Modernist residential architecture is a unique design competition featuring $6,000 in awards, a blue-ribbon jury of internationally known architects, critics, and designers, and online public voting.
Asheville has four cool homes in the running. To view the homes and vote go here. Modern Asheville will be making their annual trek for the prize ceremony later this year. Good luck to our designers and friends both here and across the state. Cheers!
Congratulations to Matt on his new vintage nest tucked away in the hills near downtown Asheville. We are so happy for him. If you don’t know Matt check out his passion at, The Good of the Hive. He is out there fighting for the bees in a way only he can do!
And thanks to Porch Light Realty for all your great help and effort.
Cheers!
Are you curious about the roots of “Modernism?” How does it relate to modern design practice today in our area? Come to the Black Mountain College Museum tonight at 5:45pm for an architectural discussion and get a sneak peek at the museum’s latest exhibit.
Local architects Thad Rhoden, Maria Rusafova, Mark Allison moderated by Realtor Troy Winterrowd discuss their understanding of modernism through history and how it relates to mindful design practices here in our mountains of WNC. Sponsored by Black Mountain College Museum, Asheville AIA and Modern Asheville Real Estate. Following the discussion stay for last Modern Mixer social of the season before our summer break. Cheers!
