Strom Architects designed a home for a couple in Washington, D.C. The couple bought rural land in western Virginia overlooking the Blueridge Mountains and planned to build a vacation home to escape the city on weekends and in the summer. Clients with a strong interest in architecture have always dreamed of having their own house design.

It is a single-story house situated on a hill,The house is L-shaped in plan which offers several advantages as a response to the brief. top with the main function facing south, with the kitchen, dining room and living room in the center of the floor plan. The master bedroom is located at the west end, which maximizes views of the spectacular sunset over the Blueridge Mountains. At the eastern end of the southern facade, there is a spacious outdoor living area. This also gives an open view to the east, which is an important factor for clients to enjoy their morning coffee here and enjoy the sun over the mountains.

The other wing facing east contain additional children’s bedroom and a billiards room.A service element containing bathrooms, store, plantroom etc. wraps the inside of the L-shape offering a much more closed fa?ade. These elevations are finished mainly in white brick, but with areas of American White Oak.Oak is used throughout for the interiors, along with robust materials such as a polished concrete floor, and some exposed brickwork.The house is slightly raised off the ground to allow the landscaping to run up to the house, ensuring a setting that feels natural and not overworked.