Gable House

Modern Tudor Reinvention

Functional Hierarchy Informing Spatial Arrangement

Taking full advantage of a panoramic hilltop view, this house utilizes a vertical organization to maximize the potential of a restrictive site. The modern Tudor inspired architecture relates strongly to the iconic houses of the surrounding neighborhood while creating a distinct presence of its own.

Designing a house sensibly involves arranging spaces based on the hierarchy of their function, such as arranging common spaces toward the front to be easily accessed and tucking bedrooms away for privacy. The spectrum of functional considerations is much broader and requires a committed architect/client collaboration to fully realize.

The concept of access and privacy is what shapes Gable House’s distinct twin volumes - the family area side and master bedroom side. This separation also provides a strong delineation between daytime and nighttime activities. Each volume has a mezzanine-like upper floor. Above the family area, a library/office shares a volume with the living room below and allows for more focused activities. On the master bedroom side, a den above provides a place to wind down and relax in the evening. On the lower level, children’s rooms are intended to strike a careful balance between privacy and connection. Each bedroom is faced on two sides by a pond — this pond is also captured by the volume of the first floor and adds a touch of wonder as well as a strong connection to the natural environment.