Check out this new Modern Colonial design that broke-ground in spring 2017 located in Towne Oak Estates just north of Coxhill Gardens.
Our physician clients with young children were looking to establish roots with a long-term home to raise their family on the north side. They wanted their home to stand-out but fit-in. In addition, they were interested in clean-lines, but within a traditional framework or style. Many of the images they shared could be considered transitional, and most included a rich but simple material palette of wood and masonry paired with clean white walls, dark-painted window frames void of wall trims, and colorful culture-specific artworks and idols.
Vastu shastra was and is an important consideration in the design of this home (but not quite as important to our clients as the grandparents). We integrated these principles for many major design considerations, but not all. At HAUS, we like to latch-on to program-elements that are particularly unique to each client. For this particular partnership, the Puja space was an aspect that we could design around. We were able to highlight the Puja as an architectural feature accentuated on the front elevation with a contrasting natural wood material inside and out.
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Project Info – New Modern Colonial House:
Architecture/Interior Design: HAUS | Architecture
Construction Management: Gradison
Renderings: HAUS | Architecture
Photography: HAUS | Architecture
Design Process:
Front exterior elevation features modern entry with flat roof separating primary structure from garage. At Owner request, design-team integrated principles of vastu shastra to include main entry orientation, puja prayer room, and other details. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana
Rear exterior elevation features rear elevated mini-courtyard with built-in grille station and chimney, loft balcony, and walkout access from three sides. Private court will step down to future pool in backyard. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana
Construction Process – New Modern Colonial House
Excavation + Footings
Build team has broken-ground and cast footings (spring 2017).
Ground is broken and footings are cast (spring 2017).
Cast-in-place Basement Walls
Basement Walls Cast (view from rear/backyard) (spring 2017).
Basement foundation walls and sawcuts complete (spring 2017).
Framing Begins
Wood floor framing is underway. This photo captures the east bay window. Team reduced walk-out scope for budgetary reasons (spring 2017).
View from southeast captures first floor wall framing progress (summer 2017).
First floor wall sheathing underway in this west elevation (summer 2017).
Southeast elevation captures first floor wall sheathing completion. This form could easily be a one-story modern home. However, this home will be two-story. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, IN – (summer 2017).
Second Floor Framing Begins
Front northwest view captures 2nd Level wall framing progress – Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (summer 2017).
Southwest elevation captures second floor framing, sheathing, and weather-resistive-barrier application. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (summer 2017).
Front approach view with new roof framing underway – Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (fall 2017).
West, southwest progress view with new roof framing underway. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (fall 2017).
Roof Framing Nears Completion
In this south-yard view, it’s great to see the roofs going-on and the massing feels good. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (fall 2017).
West elevation view with new roof framing mostly completed. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (fall 2017).
Weathered-in
Front exterior framing is nearing completion. Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (winter 2017-18)
Front entry detail view – Modern Colonial House – Towne Oak Estates, Steffe Drive, Carmel, Indiana (winter 2017-18).
View from Puja/Home Office area directly south through patio doors – loft looks down from above – fireplace to the right will span both levels (winter 2017-18).
Window Installations
Window installation is underway. Plastic area to the right will be clad in greenhouse glass walls and roof. Built-in grille area has yet to frame (winter 2017-18).
Southeast view as we await the corner greenhouse installation (winter 2017-18).
Here is an nterior view from living area looking to dining/kitchen area. Kitchen wall will have cabinets above the horizontal windows. Stair to left is a temporary construction stair (winter 2017-18).
Brick Veneer Installation
Owner selected a low-cost brick masonry product that will receive an off-white paint coating when completed (spring 2018).
Brick installation is nearing completion and awaits painted finish (west elevation) (spring 2018).
At rear, south-facing elevation, Owner selected a low-cost brick masonry product. This is because it will receive an off-white paint coating when completed (spring 2018).
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Next steps in construction will include back greenhouse wrap, painted brick, and interior progress now that drywall has been completed!
