A home for art collectors, the
Box Weave House consists of the completely reworked shell of a former carriage
house flanked by primary and secondary single-story additions. A series
of interwoven planes, or ‘ribbons’ organize the volumes around an internal
courtyard. The weaving elements serve as reconciliatory expressions on
the exterior, imposing formal order on existing carriage house and creating a
new framework for the addition. This framework slices through the
interior, defining spaces and views. Gaps created by the shifts between two
alternating systems of planes create opportunities for light and circulation,
without distracting from their surfaces as the primary planes of focus. The
house extends into the verdant site by emphasizing long views at its perimeter
while catching dappled light on its planar surfaces.
Sustainable and environmental
strategies throughout the house include geothermal heating and cooling;
consistent application pf low VOC, reclaimed and recycled materials; ample
daylight and natural ventilation, and the adaptive reuse of the original
structure. LEED and Energy Star certifications are pending completion.