Ed Rahme Architect, LLC Perch House
Description
The owners dreamed of “waking up among the birds” each mo ing—we made the dream a reality. This house evolved around the story of a human "perch" up in the branches of the trees, with birds as one’s neighbors. Our goal was to integrate the home into the natural environment as much as possible, so when you walk out onto the cantilevered balcony, you feel you have perched in the canopy of the beautiful, mature beech trees. We designed the living space with floor-to-ceiling windows to capitalize on the copious natural light. The interconnected dining, kitchen, and living room areas have an airy, yet warm feel, with high ceilings and light flowing in from all sides. The orientation of the stair is such that the noon sunlight enters and casts a beautiful patte of shadows. The light strikes last only a few minutes each day, creating an ephemeral, but recurring art piece.
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Description
The owners dreamed of “waking up among the birds” each mo ing—we made the dream a reality. This house evolved around the story of a human "perch" up in the branches of the trees, with birds as one’s neighbors. Our goal was to integrate the home into the natural environment as much as possible, so when you walk out onto the cantilevered balcony, you feel you have perched in the canopy of the beautiful, mature beech trees. We designed the living space with floor-to-ceiling windows to capitalize on the copious natural light. The interconnected dining, kitchen, and living room areas have an airy, yet warm feel, with high ceilings and light flowing in from all sides. The orientation of the stair is such that the noon sunlight enters and casts a beautiful patte of shadows. The light strikes last only a few minutes each day, creating an ephemeral, but recurring art piece.
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