Greentree Residence
Because the home was built using slab on grade construction, everything but the walls had to be removed so that a new concrete slab could be installed. Carefully selected aggregate and dark pigment were added to the new slab to create a terrazzo-like surface. All of the built-in furniture and cabinetry was thoroughly documented before removal. Millwork and ceiling boards that had been layered with paint were replaced with European Beech, a variety of wood commonly associated with Modern furniture design. Italian travertine, another material popular in the era, was used as an accent throughout the home. A simple box-like second story addition was added at the nexus of three soaring roof forms. Originally a modest gable, the addition created an additional bedroom and a focal point at this central intersection. Exterior surfaces once clad in aluminum siding were replaced with white cement fiberboard panels. |