New Residence
Pelham, NY
Year: 2007
This 4,300 SF single family home, custom designed for a private client, was tailored to fit seamlessly into its surroundings. Our aesthetic goal was not only to integrate the house smoothly into the neighborhood, but also to reinforce the neighborhood’s diversity. Existing houses on the block were built in wide variety of architectural styles—Mediterranean, Tudor, Normandy, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival. Georgian architecture, however, was notably missing. As a result, we chose a Georgian Revival style, with references to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Palladio, as a natural addition to the neighborhood mélange—completing and enhancing the whole.
The grand double height entry foyer sets the tone for the entire first floor of the house and its surrounding grounds. Features that include a formal living room; dining room with an adjoining butler’s pantry; great room with kitchen and family room; library; conservatory, and powder room pay homage to Georgian roots. The great room and the adjacent library open out onto the terrace and garden. 10' Ceilings and a radiant heating system grace the first floor with an easy elegance. The second floor of the house contains an opulent master suite, three guest bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a laundry room.
Although the house was built with traditional materials, the methods of construction were entirely modern and the resulting structure is filled with the amenities suitable to contemporary family life.