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The team at Red House Building does not design the homes they build. Instead, they partner with outside architects to help bring the client’s vision to life.

ed ouse uilding recently worked with architect Elizabeth Herrmann to build the set ouse, a one-story, , s uarefoot home in harlotte overlooking the hamplain asin.

he -bedroom, . -bathroom home sits atop a hillside facing the Green Mountains. The design combines agrarian tradition with modern sensibility. The sloped roof and broad overhang are reminiscent of a New England barn. nside you’ll find white oak ooring and cabinets, marble countertops and ceramic tiles in the bathroom. The home’s exterior includes charred Japanese cypress siding and cedar soffits. fter the first year of the pandemic we kind of learned and recalibrated the development of a lot of our projects with the designers and the architects, he said. his meant identifying which products tended to have the longest wait times and prioriti ing selecting those aspects of the home during the design process. he home is as functional as it is beautiful. here is a kilowatt solar panel system on the roof, heat-pump powered heating and air conditioning and a esla powerwall as the backup electrical source in case of a power outage. e’re always looking to make recommendations that make the project more cost efficient or more high performing without impacting the aesthetics, unbar said.

“We wanted to use low and no-maintenance materials but keep the palette natural, said Alex Terry from Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design. “The siding and simple forms are what give the house its unique character—both understated and dramatic at the same time. The cabinetry, tiles and light fixtures bring handmade touches and warmth to the spaces.

The client approached Red House Building in the very early stages of the project. They were living in Warren and wanted to build a home closer to where they work in olchester. hey also re uested to keep the entire home on one oor so that they would be able to age in place. Above all else, they wanted a home with a connection to the landscape.

Opposite top: Danby marble and white oak used throughout the kitchen and baths provide the perfect touch of warmth and luxury. Custom cabinets: Stark Mountain Woodworking Countertops: Burlington Marble and Granite.

Opposite bottom right: An office nook in the entry is tucked behind a custom barn-style sliding door; perfect for everyday living and easy to conceal when entertaining.

Red House Building accompanied the client through the entire process from buying the land, to selecting the architect. Much of the company’s work on the project involved finding solutions to logistical challenges.

“One of the client’s goals was to get southerly views and it took some creativity to get there,” explained Chris. The client’s request to keep the house one story added to the challenge.

Ultimately, Dunbar said they had to build the house at a particular elevation on the hillside and clear some of the land in order to get the views the client wanted.

The home took about 10 months to build from start to finish. hris said that supply chain shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic a ected their construction timelines in some cases.

Above: The design of thishomecapture the sweeping views of the Champlain Valley and surroundings throughout. Several vignettes provide the ideal space to enjoy breakfast or relax after a long day.

Red House Building

382 Hercules Dr., Ste. 5 & 6 Colchester, VT 05446

802-655-0009 redhousebuilding.com

Spring 2023

BY MERYL SIEGMAN