Distinctive Architecture | Durham NC Architect

This home has been designed for a property on a street leading down to a creek, which results in a view corridor down the street toward the water. The creek is on one side of a barrier island such that the home will sit at the edge of a hurricane-induced high water zone. The entry level contains a 3-car garage, one bay of which is conditioned for use as a hobby/craft room. Secondary bedroom suites and an associated bath are also located on the entry level as is a gracious entry foyer. The foyer contains a stair wrapping an elevator to provide ready access to the main living spaces and primary bedroom suite - all located on the upper level to afford uninterrupted views of the creek. The home presents a modulated face to the street and neighborhood on its long east face, which is complemented by a long leg projecting toward the west, rear of the lot. The result is a broad array of south-facing porches and open spaces capturing views of the creek along the view corridor. A great room arrangement of Living, Dining and Kitchen look onto one of the porches, while the primary bedroom looks onto another. Lastly, there is a private roof level water view deck for enjoying afternoon views of the creek.