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A HOME ADDITION THAT BRIDGES AN OTHER-WORLDLY DIMENSION
architects put the emphasis on the design—a cantilevered, concrete, steel- and-glass structure with floating glass decks, floor-to-ceiling windows and a 26-foot cantilevered carport that looks like a gull wing rising from the earth. It was no ordinary job. In order to build the foundation, the team had to cut deep into the hillside itself so they could install two 50-foot concrete piers weighing 130 tons each to securely anchor the structure into the ground. And then they had to wait for the concrete to cure in order to begin the build, which took 15 months from design to completion. Martik Brothers, Inc., based out of Pennsylvania, was tasked to be the general contractors for this luxurious home-expansion project. Sculptural, terraced landscaping and woven-steel fencing around the entire property were added to tie the house into the grounds. And the pièce de résistance: a green roof that serves as a meditative space for the homeowner. Both the architectural and interior design teams coordinated with 84 Lumber, the largest privately held supplier of building materials in the U.S., on general construction and renovations to the home’s private and common spaces.
plumbing fixtures were sourced by the designer through 84 Lumber. “There’s no better partner than 84 Lumber, who helped bring this project into reality,” added O’Toole. “The 84 team helped to make the client’s dream a reality and showed that nothing is impossible.” A Unique Contrast Because the building materials and overall structure were quite industrial in design, due to elements including exposed concrete pillars, steel beams, concrete floors and Venetian plaster walls, the idea was to soften the look and feel through the decor so that it was more approachable and felt like home. Jarold added blush tones and textural touches, like faux fur, velvet, bouclé, and leather accents throughout to warm up the interior. One of Jarold’s biggest challenges was to find a way to connect the disparate languages of the main house with the addition through the decor. The only shared space between the two structures was a garage-turned-sunken- family-room. “The sunken room was the transitional space, and that’s where we started to add more concrete flooring, which continued into the addition.” Central to the space is an oversize rectangular sofa, decorated from cushion to cushion with neutral tone bouclé cushions as a base, which fills the entire sunken area. “The design intent was to create a comfortable environment with pops of color and texture found in the pillows,” Jarold said. In the end, the entire structure became a living, breathing art form that felt like home.
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When designing an addition for a home nestled on the grounds of Nemacolin luxury resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, the home’s architect, OBA Architects, got a very specific request from the homeowner: She wanted something that looked like a spaceship had landed. When you consider the very traditional style of her current house, the directive might seem highly unusual. But not when you understand why. “She pulled us aside and said she wanted something to represent who she was,” said Jim O’Toole, partner and senior designer at OBA Design LLC in
Springdale, Pennsylvania. “She felt she didn’t have a home that really reflected her creative personality.” Rather than level the current structure or buy something entirely new, it was important to the owner to keep the original home, which had tremendous sentimental value. What’s more, the home is located on the grounds of Nemacolin resort, which has been creating magical moments in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands since 1987. The four-season playground is nestled on more than 2,200 acres in southwestern Pennsylvania, showcasing
a range of Forbes Travel Guide’s award- winning accommodations, from the grandeur luxury of The Chateau and the modern sophistication of Falling Rock to the elevated luxury of The Grand Lodge (recently opened in Fall 2023). With magic all around, Nemacolin comes to life with show-stopping dining and lounges, two Pete Dye–designed championship golf courses, award-winning Woodlands Spa and Salon, Holistic Healing Center and a collection of outdoor activities. The resort plans to add more exclusive and uniquely designed residential offerings to their portfolio in the future.
A Feat of Structural Engineering The goal was to build a structure that was almost totally foreign to the existing house and draw your eye to that, rather than the current home. “We tried to create something that was contemporary and sculptural, kind of growing out of the hillside,” said Caryn Bevins, partner and architect at OBA Design in Springdale. Perhaps most important to the homeowner was the expression of the building’s structure, the materials, and the staggering views overlooking the property’s scenic golf course. So, the
the two structures, which total 16,000 square feet. Central to the space is the bedroom, which boasts a soaring 29-foot ceiling and clear-glass floor panels that give a view straight to the floor below. Because it was such a large open space, the designer, Becky Jarold, placed a backlit Cristallo Rose quartzite wall that acted as the headboard in the sleeping area. “This way, the bed appears as if it is floating—a request the client had— due to its small scale and no visible
support in contrast with the large and illuminated headboard,” the Pittsburgh- based Jarold said. That same pink quartz was continued in the bathroom for the vanity and shower wall as well as in the main closet where it was used to construct a massive, shelved island. The show-stopping closet space was crafted to be a gallery of sorts for the owner’s fashion collection. Custom cabinetry and shelving were created by 84 Lumber. All finishes, doors, museum baseboard, modern hardware and
The Design Is in the Details The addition is a five-level,
11,000-square-foot dwelling that houses the homeowner’s private quarters—her bedroom, closet, a guest suite, as well as a gym and family room. All of the public spaces of the home would remain in the existing 5,100-square-foot house, so the architects had the unique task of trying to find some common ground between
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