Amelia

Story:

I knew this family before they were a family. We attended college together and have remained in touch ever since. So I am honored they asked me to help them create a place where they can live and love. Their tastes are simple, but their lifestyle is unique. They live on 15 acres in a metal shop building and the family is eager to migrate from the shop to a quaint, but comfortable farm house named “Amelia” which provides space to be together and space to be alone.

Location:

Claremore, Oklahoma (Designed 2010; Built 2012)

Idea:

gathering inside and gathering outside

Personalized new home!

Stats:

3,278 SF; 4BR, 3-1/2 BA, 1,089 SF patios, 2-car garage, 2-story

Client’s Style:

traditional farm house

Services:

The Sketch, The Details, The Docs

Lifestyle Features:

wide-open great room integral with kitchen for total family connection
furniture-style kitchen island for major kitchen activities and storage
kitchen office-center to organize family activities
formal dining oriented to the interior fireplace view and exterior landscape view
integral fireplace nestled in the entertainment center
intimate sitting space around corner outdoor fireplace
private bath for each bedroom to give kids their own space
split master to provide master suite privacy
home office located near entry to view approach
upstairs loft for kids to spread out and be themselves
insulated garage for all-weather hobbies

Environment Solutions:

geothermal heat pump to efficiently use the earth’s natural energy to heat and cool the home
Foam insulated envelope to improve thermal comfort and conserve energy
radiant heat floors in bath to cut cold winter chill
permeable gravel drive to allow water infiltration
site home to capture seasonal breezes and naturally cool/warm the home
deep overhangs to provide shade and naturally cool the home
individual HVAC systems to heat and cool based on occupancy
safe room (FEMA-spec) to provide an inclement weather refuge