A contemporary Asheville home with serious ?70s vibes
Curves and plants soften a geometric space Before the cladding went onto architect Ross Smith?s Asheville, North Carolina, home, it looked, he says, ?like a big green wedge dropped from outer space.? The geometric structure needed the white pine boards on the exterior to soften the sharp angles. It also needed some round shapes, some circles and curves, to strike the right note. Hence the playful circular windows from Pella that bookend the dining nook and the entryway. ?It?s almost like someone shot a bullet through the house,? Ross explains. ?I think they add charm and softness to the exterior.?
This round, hobbit-esque window is inoperable, which is one of the many ways that Smith saved money during the build.
All of the house?s unusual architectural details, including the archways that open into a sunny atrium and the lofted space accessible via a built-in ladder, are the result of a series of negotiations that took place between Ross and his wife, Anna Welton. Before she began working as the director of Warren Wilson College?s international program, Welton spent several years living in Latin America, where she gained an appreciation for both tropical plants and architecture. ?I had to balance my desire for a contemporary house and Anna?s desire for a plant-filled bohemian space,? he says. While the couple has similar styles, they didn?t always want the exact same thing. Compromise was key, as was flexibility. Ross let each design decision...
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