Clipsham Residence
An ongoing experiment of design, materials and techniques. Often clients can't visualize some concepts I'm proposing; these "experiments" allow them to have some idea of what I'm talking about. I would never transport a design element out of context but sometimes they are similar enough that it helps clients to grasp a particular concept. My home is my laboratory and even I have clients to accommodate in these projects although they have learned to trust my judgment more than not. The clients are my spouse and children and I have been known to ignore them when they want to change the design I'm in the middle of building. "Don't change horses in the middle of the stream." "Haste makes waste." I live my life by many sayings and the troubles usually occur when I don't follow the rules I know to be true by virtue of observation and experience.
The curved wall of glass insures good solar gain for the longest period. Doors shut off the addition during non-gain times.
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Southwest Corner Before
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Southwest Corner After Additions
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Inside the solar addition - a temple for relaxation also a place to start plants, dry clothes and entertain
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Stainless steel waterfall with warm water - winters are too long in Iowa.
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Downspout
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Perforated Steel Awning
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Stair tower with custom lighting, glass railings, wood work.
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Tree shadows as exterior "wall paper"
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Railings on deck outside m. bath. Don't use the deck like I thought I would but I'm still glad it's there - great throne view.
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Column with brass rail and backlit onyx base. the header at the top holds the heat from the woodstove downstairs.
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Backlit onyx base at base of stairs
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