The depth of the lot allowed Jesse to design a long, winding driveway leading to a front courtyard. The courtyard is made possible by the unique footprint he designed to create a sense of the home wrapping around guests in both the front and rear yards.

The garage design was a specific point of interest for Jesse, as he designed them to resemble the stables that were synonymous with historic renditions of this style. The result is a soulful reinterpretation of a classic design style that offers a range of functional modern-day amenities.

The inclusion of archways is a detail that we don’t often see in Jesse’s work within this stylistic range, though that doesn’t mean that archways were not used as eclectic accents in several renditions of historic English Architecture. In this case, however, Jesse designed them as a far more contemporary feature as a result of their radius for both the front and rear facades. The archways bring a casual sense of informality that is welcoming, a much-needed sentiment in the presence of sharp gable walls, towering chimneys, and a range of noble materials including alabama limestone, slate roofing, and zinc drainage accents.

Each of the outdoor amenities, including the pool, tanning beds, covered loggia, pool house, sports court, and green house, was placed and designed based on the initial sun study that Jesse undertook. By determining the position of the sun in relation to the home at different times of day, our team is able to lay out the best location of each amenity based on its highest average time of use. This approach also informs our planting plans, allowing us to place full-sun and low-sun plants in the areas where they will thrive most.