Clients with a bucolic property overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains tapped Andrew Lewis, AIA, a principal at Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects, to design a light-filled second home for them that would harmonize with the landscape and take advantage of the spectacular views. They wished it to be suitable for multi-generational gatherings, with an airy, sunlit studio for creating art.
Embracing local vernacular, Lewis selected fieldstone, board siding and copper—expressed in porches, gables and varying rooflines that mimic the textures and forms of homes that grow over time. Vistas are captured though a rhythm of openings and period authenticity is reinforced through detailing and woodwork. An old barn was repurposed as a gallery and workspace; its original frame and timber elements were retained or reproduced.
Neumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
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