Hide-N-Seek
Story:
Hide-and-seek is a classic kid’s game I remember playing with my child. He announced, “Count your eyes.” and “No peeping.” before he sprinted to one of several favorite hiding places. I knew his favorites but so did the dog who prematurely revealed the secret hiding place before I discovered it. Discovery is the magic behind the game and the inspiration behind this family home. It’s loaded with family-specific features including a few hidden surprises such as the nautilus shower, the window perches, hidden storage and the secret attic. Are you ready for a hide-and-seek game? Count your eyes!
Location:
San Antonio, TX (Designed 2015; Built TBD)
Idea:
small, medium & large
Personalized new home!
Stats:
4,200 SF; 5BR, 4-1/2BA, great room, loft, secret attic outdoor entertainment
Client’s Style:
Texas Tuscan
Services:
The Sketch, The Details, The Docs
Lifestyle Features:
- large great room to blend living & dining spaces
- nautilus master shower for a full-body experience
- private access to a secret attic where boys can be boys
- play loft to separate youth from adult activity
- large sliding glass door to blend indoor-outdoor spaces
- corner fireplace for multiple view angles
- unique ceilings to distinguish feature spaces
- cantilevered window seats to create private nooks
- custom DITY paint-palette
- tower to signify entry location
Environment Solutions:
- super-insulated 6″ wall framing & spray-foam roof
- low-maintenance exterior materials for sustainable care
- undisturbed 2/3 of the site to retain existing vegetation & screen views/sun
- deep overhangs to shield outdoor entertainment space
Community Influence
- match neighboring setbacks & alignment to street
- winding vehicular & pedestrian access paths to mimic arterial street
- retain maximum trees to provide mature appeal for a new home
- flat lot allows home to lay comfortably