Nestled into the landscape of a winding creek and farm fields surrounded by treelines, a beautiful farmhouse (once owned for generations) will undergo a major transformation. Meeting the needs of a modern family, the design will include a children's wing (the original remodeled fieldstone farmhouse), new greatroom/kitchen/dining, a full master suite and 3-car garage.
Organizationally, the program of spaces are arranged in a linear courtyard scheme, carefully focusing views and allowing in maximum amounts of natural daylight. Rather than mimicking the existing historic farmhouse, the new aesthetic uses contemporary, industrial detailing & a rustic material pallet. Weathered wood, over-mortared stonework & prefinished metal compliment the existing while defining its own presence. The exterior cladding is a thermally modified wood that weathers naturally while resisting rot/insects. Nail heads are left exposed and allowed to rust creating a patina in a regular pattern. Roof overhangs are held tight to the wall surface due to a 6” thick structurally insulated panel roof.
The interior includes an open plan with spacious contemporary volumes. Whitewashed decking & trusses w/ threaded rod collar ties create the finished surface of the ceiling. The upper level consists of a master suite with exterior and interior balconies. Woodland and the creek are put on display, viewed through a giant store front window with horizontally spaced mullions.
Program: Addition & Renovation
Location: Cedarburg, WI
Completion: 2018