Porter
Residence
Sedona
Completion
2001
This
3600 SF home fulfills the owners’ goals of a modern
cottage with a beautiful and understated street
presence. The design features open, light-filled
and impeccably detailed interiors in generous yet
intimate spaces.
Thoughtful
arrangement of rooms and ceiling heights provide
distinct, homey spaces while maintaining an open,
light- filled experience. Complete attention to
interior and exterior details offer the traditional
feel of a Craftsman, or Arts and Crafts, home. Yet
all detailing is approached in a contemporary and
southwestern manner to root the home in time and
place.
The
windows are designed to not only carefully capture
the spectacular views from this hillside lot, but
also contribute to the beautiful interior at night.
The drystack stone for walls, fireplaces and benches
was carefully chosen to evoke indigenous masonry
techniques.
The
stone is a key compositional element. The native
sandstone unites the design diversity of the home.
It figuratively spans from the home’s modern sophistication
to its rustic, relaxed heart
The
home features:
- All
interior wood, including windows, trim, cabinets
and flooring are cherry.
- Virginia
Slate flooring areas are warmed by in-floor hydronic
heating.
- A
gourmet kitchen for the professionally-trained
chef features Subzero main, wine and drawer refrigerators,
Kohler Professional CookSink and restaurant styled
TaskSink, a wet bar, and a walk-in pantry with
a baking cart. The cherry custom cabinetry is
uniquely designed with random port windows, and
the built-in breakfast nook with planning center.
Expansive windows are balanced by softened light
from the clerestory windowed display shelf and
large skylights
- Two
masonry wood-burning fireplaces, with drystack
sandstone veneer, integrated stone display niches,
cherry mantles and a wood waiter.
- Dedicated
space for a future elevator.
- Built
in big screen TV and cherry entertainment center
- Fully
integrated and computerized home automation (Smart
Home) with options such as call-up capabilities
for visual out-of-state weather and sunset checks.
- Custom
lighting fixtures and lighting designed for art,
entertainment and intimacy.
- Copper,
cedar, glass block and sandstone exterior accents.
- Two
separate garages for up to 5 cars and workshop
space.
Residential
