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Bullard's Family New House

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Client: Gail Bullard

Project:
Design a custom 2,800 SF. single-family nestled on top of a hilly urban site, over grown with many natural small trees. Incorporate nature into and around the house creating a structure that grows from the site.

Details:
Site was surveyed to find a logical placement of the house footprint. Few trees had to be disturbed when sitting was fixed. Southern exposure will be limited by nature and selection of window type and shading. Interior spaces on public entrance level 60-70% open - few solid, long walls. Rear walls of Great room stretches two stories and is mostly glass to bring the landscape into the house while maximizing day lighting.

The house will have several unique features: at entry a water wall cascades down behind suspended and open stairs. Entering along stairs walls textures are featured to promote a certain feel and energy. Partial and/or see thru walls present a sense of strength yet lightness of being. A partial basement less than 1/3 of the main floor for limited uses (exercise room, 1/2 bath, mechanical room, sauna, storage, and game room). There will be: a great room; dining room; kitchen with pantry; 1/2 bath; parent bedroom with closet, fire nook, office nook, and full bath; washer and dryer area; mudroom; breezeway to two car garage. On the second level - two bedrooms; one princess suite with full bath, closet, and study area; and a full bath for other.