2008 Design Merit Awards • Category: Residential
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Deboni Residence
Woolley Morris Architects
DeWitt, New York
Design Intent:
This house is a product of a unique client and site. The client came to the design process with several well-formed ideas. These included the use of materials normally seen in an industrial building: exposed concrete and steel, metal roofing, high ceilings, and radiant floor heat.
The site, on top of a tall drumlin, has a steep slope facing west. The house literally arranged itself with a view to the south and west, entry at the east, and garage to the north. Levels for living and entertaining eased naturally into the hillside with the ceiling stepping up and the living levels cascading down the hill, opening the view to the sky above and the bases of the trees below. The spaces of public and private are demarcated by a concrete wall which bisects the house and is perforated for circulation, the kitchen and views.
Natural light is guided and controlled in the various spaces. The kitchen is illuminated from above with a south facing skylight which is protected by an overhang. The west wall of glass in the living room is protected by a brise-soleil of concrete. The lower playroom uses its position nestled in the trees to achieve a natural solar control.
The house turns its back on the harsh north wind, and has small controlled light and views to the north and south. The result is a harmonious collaboration between client, architect and site.
Program (4,750 sq. ft.):
First Floor Plan:
- Entry
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen / Pantry
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bath
- Office / Library
- Nursery
- Laundry
- 1/2 Bath
- Mud Room
- Garage
Ground Floor Plan:
- Family Room
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Baths
- Play Room
- Wine Cellar
