Residence Recently Completed for Gulf Coast TND

 

I designed the “Corner Lot Home” while Town Architect for a DPZ-planned TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development) located on the Gulf Coast.  I’ve yet to take current photos of the interior, but, hope to do so in the near future… which I will post.  The architectural expression is Coastal Vernacular.  The footprint is limited in width to 20’ of conditioned space, plus an additional 8’ at the side porch.  Due to the home’s close proximity to the Gulf, the structure is elevated to meet the BFE (Base Flood Elevation) requirements.  However, the importance of creating an “obvious, welcoming gesture to the street”, which occurs at the pedestrian level below BFE, is addressed and celebrated with a Ground Floor Front Porch leading to the red Entry Door.  The Ground Floor includes covered parking (accessible from the alley), a trash can alcove to keep items hidden from view, a separate vestibule housing an Elevator (services all 3 levels of the home), and the Ground Floor Entry Vestibule with stairs leading up to the First Floor living space. 

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