GEOTHERMAL HOUSE

Belmont, MA

The residence steps down and opens to the landscape, with overlapping roofts.
Overlapping canopy supports and overall wood cladding give this residence an airy but earthy feel

Occupying the space between the ground and the tree canopy, the residence provides an unfolding spatial experience relating the interior spaces to the adjacent landscape.

 
A wall of windows steps back and forth into and out of the landscape, framing views.
The large windows and plan design link the inside to the outside seamlessly.

The arrangement of the guest wing, main living spaces and bedroom wing, which wrap along the hill’s crest, is a response to the topography, solar orientations and views beyond. From the entry courtyard, the low profile of the house and selective openings through the façade allow for a playful hide and reveal of the landscape.

The bathroom is clad in medium-toned wood slats and a warm grey slate to provide for a calming bathing experience.
The entry courtyard is framed by massive cedar clad walls, providing privacy and calm.
 
Heavy, overlapping roof overhangs clad in stained cedar extend into the landscape.

Type: Residential – New Construction
Size: ±6,500 sf
Location: Belmont, MA
Status: Completed 2003
Credits: Architect: William Pevear at Maryann Thompson Architects. Landscape Architect: The Halvorson Company, Inc. Interior Designer: C & J Katz Studio, Inc. Structural Engineer: Steve Siegel. Contractor: S+H Construction. Photography: Chuck Choi & Ioana Urma.

A very light and transparent reclaimed wood and steel stair turns the corner.

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