The art-deco inspired chateau

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THE ART-DECO
INSPIRED
CHATEAU

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Jesse’s latest work is a French Chateau home inspired by the Art-Deco design style in its form as well as some of its most subtle detailing. This meeting of design styles is exemplified in the stepped front facade of this home, which creates the effect of the front porch reaching forward, making the entrance more convenient for visitors. When approaching this design, Jesse relied heavily on the use of symmetry to create a sense of organization and tidiness for the streetscape, feelings that he would want to be associated with such a grand design style.

Indeed, the proportions of any home that Jesse designs are a spectacle of their own, as he incorporates sketching and sun studies to ensure that everything feels just right before diving into the computer-generated design process. In this case, this effect is even more prominent given that the massing of the home is visible from two streetscapes, requiring a keen focus on the creation of proportions for a perspective massing that you don’t often have to contend with in home design.

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However, in his usual fashion, Jesse has incorporated an immense amount of masonry detailing into his design both in sketched and rendered form. Our favorite of which being the three step window returns that are also reminiscent of the famous details commonly associated with art-deco design. These elements carry around the facade of this home as it was designed for a large corner lot in King City. The size of the lot allowed Jesse to design an L-shaped footprint that is home to a three car garage as well as an exterior covered loggia.

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Jesse’s goal was for this home to exude timeless elegance by taking full advantage of the proportional possibilities that the size of the lot afforded him. As a result of its corner orientation, Jesse knew that he could use both facades to characterize the two streetscapes, serving as an architectural staple in the neighbourhood. In his preliminary sketch, you can see his intention in many of the minor details taking form, including the imposingly luxurious proportions and a footprint that wraps around exterior amenities to offer a uniquely contemporary but stylish touch to this ages-old design style.

This stately yet sleek chateau rendition is a testament to Jesse’s ability to create a timeless re-imagination of a historically entrenched design style without losing its soulful distinctiveness. The blend of arched windows, tall chimneys, and symmetrical details all pay their dues to the original and far more elaborate past renditions of this design style. Organized gardens and a full limestone facade add to the simplicity of this design and help outline the imposition of the proportions.

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