TOSCANA RESIDENCEDobson, Surry County, North Carolina

The floor plan is structured around a central corridor connecting private areas located on the East side with a garage an office on the West side. The kitchen is the only space that breaks the continuity to create a semi-private terrace with a pool.

General floor plan

A raised covered entry define the entrance of the house helping to break the continuity of the volume. A metal roof was required by owner for economy and durability.

Front elevation

A low wall divide the kitchen with the dining room. A pitched roof with picture windows helps to create a sense of opening and luminosity.

Kitchen view

Two separate buildings helps to create a semi-private enclose terrace with a pool. The kitchen is located on the right side while the architect's studio is on the left.

Pool and patio view

Kitchen volume is separated from the main house to allow the entrance of light placing clerestory windows.

Rear view

Location: Surry County, NC.Lot area: 8.34 acresTotal area under roof : 3,220 Sq. Ft.Walls and Roof : Ray-Core SIP panels, Walls Type : 5.5” polyurethane foam closed cell-class 1 fire R Value: R42 @ 50 F. Slab: 4” thick concrete slab Roof: Metal vertical panel with raised ribs (model US-200) by “Ultra Sim”.Windows: Pictures and clerestory windows by “Marvin”.

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