We wanted the house to fit the character of the surrounding area, so the exterior massing is an interpreted shingle style home, which is historically prevalent in North Asheville’s old streetcar neighborhoods. The contour of the home follows the ridge, reaching an apex along an east-west axis at the front entry. The home’s living and eating spaces extrude from the lawn’s north end to perfectly align with the trees, while the garage is tucked under and out of sight on the opposite side. Details, such as deep cantilevered eaves provide the appropriate shade year-round. Darker exterior materials and colors allow for the house to recede better into the wooded landscape.

On the inside, the light and bright aesthetic provides a gallery-like backdrop to artwork. Clean lines and neutral materials bring focus to the owner’s collection of antique furniture and folk art. The main level holds a great room, a screened porch, owners suite and library. Upstairs are guest rooms and an office space.