In keeping with the spirit and intentions of Urban Reserve’s low-impact philosophy, this modern residence is efficiently planned and lives much larger than the raw numbers would suggest. At 2,301 square feet, there is enough room to provide flexibility in how the spaces are used while being compact enough to allow the home to have a small footprint on the site. Locating all the programming to one side of the lot allowed for a single outdoor space large enough to include plans for a future pool and still have space for a great backyard party.
On the inside of the project, the division of internal spaces, both literal and implied, visually alters your perception of the living spaces as you first enter the home. These views help define the space, but as you take a few steps forward, your line of sight is extended through the room, providing glimpses of what’s beyond. Installed at key locations were large expanses of low-E glazing that were placed to visually open up and extend the inside into the side yard, a gesture which connected the rooms to the something beyond the perimeter of buildings footprint. With super-insulated walls, zoned air-conditioning, tank-less water heaters, recycled flooring and Energy Star appliances, this project exceeds the requirement for energy efficiency that Urban Reserve requires of all homes in the development while a house that doesn’t look like it was designed from leftover parts.
