2023 Home of the Month Look Book

Home of the Month
Selected Project
Photos: VONDELINDE
Bluebird | Remodel & Addition
A major fire that did substantial damage to an existing home
gave the homeowners an opportunity to build a home from the
ground up that supported their lifestyle. The result is a bold,
surprising design that explores unique materiality without
sacrificing efficient operation.
The design incorporates a butterfly roof that is in balance with
the existing low-slung structure. A band of transom windows
below each end of the roofline supports that balance and
carries through the intentional exploration of materiality and color. Massing feels elegant and purposeful, increasing
the square footage without pushing beyond the original footprint. Moments where the facade pushes and pulls give
dynamism and relief to the overall shape of the home.
The home is serious at times and playful at others. It was designed for a family with a unique design perspective
and personality that loves space and light. Art is important and was a driving force of many of the design decisions.
Bluebird emerged from the ashes with a concept to reach for the daylight, to open to the outside, to create space
made from organic rich materials that flowed with ease, and to beautifully hold an eclectic life
full of eclectic things.
CityDeskStudio
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Design team: Ben Awes, AIA; Perri Kinsman; Sophie Olund; Sam Awes
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