Arts & Crafts MEETS Modernism

摘要

The DNA of the Fine Homebuilding House (or "Good Haus" as we're calling it) is established by the steep and rocky hillside that spills down onto a small neighboring foothill meadow. The site's limited buildable footprint, seasonal drainage concerns, and an inviting flat outcrop of granite drove the initial design. My own DNA, though, informs the aesthetic. I am the child of craftspeople, and my rural upbringing is embedded in me like the red dirt of the Sierra Foothills. I like handmade things and local materials. I believe buildings need to connect and respond to the landscapes we build in. Yet I am drawn to the clean lines of modernism and the illusion of simplicity that relies on rigorous craft and thoughtful detailing. Designing and building our own house was an opportunity to explore finding the balance and harmony between the three intersecting areas of our work: the handmade (and maybe somewhat "imper-fect") house, modern architectural forms, and a commitment to high-performance building standards.