Modern River Cottage

Situated on a unique lot on the river, this charming city home has an intimate and private street-front presence. Along the generous private side yard, floor-to-ceiling windows at the 2-story living room open up to panoramic views of the tree-lined river’s edge of the property. A mix of light stucco and dark nickel-gap siding creates a contemporary high-contrast exterior, while steep rooflines and carefully placed windows nod to a more traditional storybook charm.

Inside, a series of graceful arched openings separate the more intimate entry hall from the dramatic two-story living room. The floor-to-ceiling living room windows frame a beautiful view of the terrace, trees, and river beyond. Abundant natural light flows deep into the home through three large skylights directly above the dynamic staircase. Custom-designed steel planters situated at the landing and base of the stairs were designed to fit seamlessly with the architectural design and bring lush greenery into the light-filled space.

During the multi-stage permit process prior to construction, the owners took advantage of the extra time by utilizing a deconstruction process of the existing structure. All of the original home’s lumber and most other building products were reused or recycled, preventing typical demolition waste from ending up in a landfill. 

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