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OUTDOOR SPACE Open-air amenities are all the rage. “Every project wants a pool, and there is a much stronger emphasis on roof decks that are partially covered.”
Architect Jordache K. Avery founded his firm, XMETRICAL, in 2009.
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ordache K. Avery has been designing cutting-edge, modern homes for more than 10 years. The principal and owner of boutique design architecture studio XMETRICAL, he and his team work with complex 3D modeling to create one-of-a-kind contemporary residences for clients from the eastside of Atlanta to Buckhead. We chatted with him about the trends he’s seeing in his projects.
down the road, are more prevalent. “Even if the client doesn’t want to pay for the elevator now, they want a shaft for a future elevator. Some people plan to age in place, and some people want the potential to sell the home with that amenity that can be added.”
WOOD ELEVATORS Elevators, or the ability to add one
DESIGN & REAL ESTATE NEWS
Georgia area, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia generated more than $4.4 billion in sales volume and 11,606 transaction sides in 2020. bhhsga.com
n Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has opened a new office in Buckhead. The Chastain office at 3744 Roswell Road
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features light-filled, open spaces and modern work areas. With more than 1,600 associates and 26 locations across the metro Atlanta and North
October 2021 | Simply Buckhead
n The Atlanta Design Festival is back Oct. 2-10. The festival, aimed at fostering international dialogue on the economic and social impact of design, is hosting events across Atlanta, including some in Buckhead. atlantadesignfestival.net.
From Shou Sugi Ban (a Japanese burnt wood) to ribbed designs, the
n ADAC’s Get Down to Business event Oct. 27 will include four informative sessions covering industry topics applicable to designers at every level. Attendees will learn about the current and future state of the design industry from leading experts, many of whom are design firm founders sharing the successes and challenges they faced while taking their businesses to the next level. adac.com ∙
use of this natural element on the exterior of modern homes is getting more creative. “[Wood] is often horizontal, but we are starting to push the envelope a little bit on what you can do.” ,
WINDOWS More daylight is being brought into homes through larger glass openings. “We used to have multiple windows, and now we are starting to have larger XMETRICAL pieces of glass and 404.474.0018 less metal between xmetrical.tv windows.” n @xmetrical
n According to a report by ImproveNet, Atlanta ranks No. 8 in the nation for the happiest homes during quarantine. Data gathered from nearly 3,000 Americans attributes happiness to having space to exercise, dark and quiet sleeping spaces and an organized and clean home. Other study highlights: l Atlanta ranks No. 3
for homes that support the body (space to exercise, ergonomic and
supportive furniture, a kitchen that encourages cooking). l Atlanta ranks No.
9 for homes that support sleep (no TV in bedroom, no phone in bedroom, supportive mattress and dark and quiet sleeping spaces). l Atlanta ranks No.
10 for homes that support relaxation (limited noise, home is organized and clean, and has a pool/bathtub/hot tub to soak in).
