Project Details
- Project Name
- Sheridan Residence
- Location
- MN
- Architect
- Peterssen/Keller Architecture
- Project Types
- Single Family
- Size
- 4,200 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2015
- Project Status
- Built
Project Description
Challenged to design a modern home that wouldn’t be out of place in the established urban neighborhood, the designers envisioned a simple, yet sophisticated solution of three overlapping forms. Tying together the program, materials, and plan of the house, this simple diagram creates a dynamic design and a series of unique exterior spaces. The ‘L’ shaped plan takes the typical, small urban back yard and morphs it into a courtyard open to the south and defined by the two boxes of the main level. Main-level public spaces are spread the breadth of the site and are clad in dark metal. With floor-to-ceiling windows on the east and west, these spaces provide ample views to both the front and the back of the house. Private spaces are placed atop the lower form, rendered in cedar and cantilevered with hidden steel beams to create a front porch. White stucco along the north edge of the lot clads the garage. In addition to maximizing the outdoor space and reducing hardcover, the design creates a strong connection between the exterior and the interior of the home. Inside, the interiors reflect the refinement and materials of the exterior architecture. The floor plan is open, yet each space is defined with its own sense of place. At the intersection of the main level and upper level masses, a two-story dining room with second-level, south-facing windows allows abundant natural light deep into the home. A wood, steel, and glass open stair adds a unique piece of art to this dramatic, double-height space. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with natural light and views of the four seasons.