TRESCOTT
Project Description
This project is a complete rebuild of my own home here in Takoma Park. You heard the saying that some houses have good bones? Well that's NOT my house. Only thing left to do here is keep the foundation and build everything brand new. A new second floor will allow us to move the bedrooms upstairs and provide more space on the first floor for living, working, eating and cooking.
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PROJECT BOOK
See more images, a listing of all our interior finishes, notes on energy efficiency and more!
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STYLE
Yes, we're on the modern farmhouse bandwagon. But we also want to respect the order and symmetry of the Georgian-inspired homes in our neighborhood. The “flat” facade is by design, as it will be easier to air-tight this home.
FLOOR PLANS
First Floor: Open concept living-dining-kitchen area with 9 foot ceilings throughout. Extra large home office aka Architecture Studio. Kitchen features a large island and booth seating, but no upper cabinets. Open shelving with windows behind provides more light and (in my mind) will force us to be more minimalist. Everyone gets one plate, one bowl and one cup.
Second Floor: Spacious hallway with lots of clean wall space for art. Large second home office and laundry room. Owner suite with giant closet and bathroom. My greatest achievement, the kids' rooms are the exact same size.
PROJECT IMAGES
A few images of the interior spaces. To see a list of all the finishes and fixture selections please download the Project Book.
Here are a few of the big ones:
White paint: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
Blue paint: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154)
Floor: Malibu Wide Plank Maple Manhattan 7-1/2″
LEARN
Are you an architect, designer, draftsperson, builder or super-motivated homeowner interested in learning how to design and document this house in Revit? If so, check out the Revit Architecture Course I have created about this project.
We start with a blank file and I guide you step-by-step through the entire design process, from documenting existing conditions through construction drawings, including site drawings, schematic design, structural layout, demo plans, electrical/lighting plans and more!
Eave detail for improved air tightness. This is my take on the modified Monopoly framing via Scott True and Matt Risinger.
Window head detail for a flanged window with a Benjamin Obdyke Slicker Classic rainscreen. This project uses Zip R6 sheathing.