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Exterior view
A private house on a 2.1-acre plot in Traveler’s Rest, just outside Greenville. The clients wanted a timeless, bespoke home for a growing family: cosy enough for two, yet able to host a full house.
The residence is split into two L-shaped volumes, a main house and a guest house, connected by an underground space that makes clever use of the steep slope.
Role
Lead designer
Studio
Personal
Client
Ibex Investment LLC
Programme
Residential
Location
Traveler’s Rest, SC, USA
Status
On hold
Year
2021–2022
01
Site
The plot sits in an open yet private community with a shared community house. It faces north-west, drops 88 ft across the site and is densely wooded, with a small creek at the bottom.
02
Two L's
After testing massing and layout options, the concept settled on two L-shaped volumes framing a private courtyard: curated nature within a wild forest, for growing vegetables, playing and taking in the view.
Massing studies
Site plan
03
Interior
Stereotomic blocks shape the spaces. A low entrance corridor opens into the combined kitchen and living room, then narrows into the stair down to the underground link between the two houses.
04
Plans and sections
The main house holds the master suite, kitchen, living room, winter garden, garage and a guest room. The guest house, one storey below, has three bedrooms, a wine cellar and office. The single-pitch roof makes the height change dramatically from back to front.
View through the trees
Design and visualisations: Giacomo Pizzo
