Custom Home Build
— ALBANY, OR —
In the summer of 2016, one of our repeat clients suffered a catastrophic fire that destroyed their home – everything except the garage was lost. While our clients were eager to rebuild and move into their new home as quickly as possible, they also saw this heartbreaking loss as an opportunity to redesign their home to better fit their lifestyle. The homeowners had many ideas that they had gathered on their travels, and we collaborated to include those ideas in the final design.
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Located in Albany, Oregon, this property boasts spectacular eastern views, with Mount Jefferson clearly seen above the nearby meadows and stream. To embrace this stunning scenery, we included an array of picture windows strategically oriented toward the east. Breathtaking views can be enjoyed from all the primary living spaces. Because these homeowners enjoy frequent gatherings with an extended circle of family and friends, there was a need for flexible space that would comfortably accommodate their guests. At the same time, the home includes private spaces for quiet evenings at home. A dream for this couple was to design a separate suite with its own entrance and kitchenette for an aging parent to live with them – a space that would provide privacy and some degree of independence. Finally, they requested a prominent space for the family’s white grand piano.
We worked with the clients to design a space that beautifully meets their needs. The entry features a custom-designed tile medallion, showcasing a northwest nature scene envisioned by the homeowner. The master suite is located on one end of the home and the in-law suite is on the opposite end, providing a generous separation of the spaces. Between them are shared areas: a kitchen, breakfast nook, and great room with living and dining areas, as well as a large, covered patio with an integrated gas fire pit.
To bring the outdoors in, a 16-foot-wide sliding glass door connects the great room and covered patio. This makes for a fantastic indoor/outdoor area suitable for entertaining. The home also features four fireplaces, including a true masonry fireplace built by a local stone mason – a rarity in modern construction.
This 4,300 square foot home is all new except for the original garage. It is a complete transformation and a new start for these happy homeowners!
