Modern Comforts
Mountain Brook Residence
Nested Volumes
Organically Graceful
Set on a half-acre sloping corner lot, the house is composed of gently cascading volumes that follow the terrain. These shifts create an organic sequence of rooms, offering both openness and intimate residential scale. The architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape, establishing a grounded yet contemporary presence.
Modern house with cascading volumes, sloped roofs, large glass windows, and landscaped garden with trees and flowers.
Inner Oasis
A Private Retreat
As one enters, glimpses of the backyard pool and the light-filled great room emerge to create a layered procession into the home, gradually revealing its openness, warmth, and connection to the outdoors.
Entry foyer view into modern living room with a tall fireplace, large floor-to-ceiling windows showing outdoor patio with a pool
Spacious modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a garden, featuring a wooden ceiling with ceiling fan, dining area, and a kitchen island.
Great Room
Lofty Interiors Linked to Patios
At the center of the home, a tall great room forms the primary gathering space. Large openings connect the interior to outdoor patios and the pool deck, while a two-sided fireplace links the great room with the screen porch. This central volume organizes the house’s circulation and enhances its sense of openness.
Modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, high wood ceilings, a central fireplace, and a view of an outdoor pool and patio.
Natural Ease
Framing Light and Views
The great room anchors two bedroom wings and is bathed in soft natural light. A concrete fireplace introduces texture and an earthy counterpoint, while the warm wood ceiling adds depth and cohesion. Throughout, the palette remains understated, allowing light and views to define the experience of the space.
Modern house exterior with large floor-to-ceiling glass windows revealing an open interior featuring a kitchen island, dining table, and living area.
Modern dining room and kitchen with large glass windows showing outdoor patio with trees and flowers.
Transparency
Open to the Landscape
Expansive corner glazing in the dining area frames views outward. The kitchen and dining room open directly to a generous patio designed for easy outdoor entertaining. A discreetly tucked-away pantry, mudroom, and laundry maintain the open-plan spaces while supporting everyday function.
Modern screen porch with two-sided fireplace, overlooking a patio with lounge chairs, an infinity pool, and trees.
Modern kitchen with a waterfall countertop island, flush wood cabinetry, pendant lights, and large glass windows overlooking greenery.
Layers
Indoor-Outdoor Living Areas
The primary suite sits above the home office and includes a sitting room and private deck, creating a sanctuary apart from the main living areas. At the rear, an infinity-edge pool anchors a collection of outdoor settings—screen porch, fireplace patio, upper deck—providing multiple spaces for relaxation and socializing throughout the day.
Modern house with large glass windows, outdoor pool, upper deck, and screen porch with fireplace.
Facts
4373 SF, 4 Bd, 3.5 Ba
Visualization: Lori Hsu
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