Fairfax. VA
This new residence in Fairfax, VA, is designed as 2 linear volumes – a concrete volume burrowed into the ground supports a transparent volume “floating” over the site. The floor plans are efficient, with all major living spaces on the upper level, and secondary spaces below. The Owners have an extensive collection of African art and sculpture, so the transparent design will allow view of the artwork inside and out. Exterior materials include poured concrete plinth with Shou Sugi Ban charred wood siding and glass on upper level. All trees and natural grade on the site will be preserved, and an integral screened porch over the garage allows for indoor/outdoor entertaining, with views of the surrounding landscape in all directions
This new residence in Fairfax, VA, is designed as 2 linear volumes – a concrete volume burrowed into the ground supports a transparent volume “floating” over the site. The floor plans are efficient, with all major living spaces on the upper level, and secondary spaces below. The Owners have an extensive collection of African art and sculpture, so the transparent design will allow view of the artwork inside and out. Exterior materials include poured concrete plinth with Shou Sugi Ban charred wood siding and glass on upper level. All trees and natural grade on the site will be preserved, and an integral screened porch over the garage allows for indoor/outdoor entertaining, with views of the surrounding landscape in all directions
