John R. Schroeder, AIA

Something that you don't see everyday - Silver Towers, Green Palms, and Blue Sky.

Round skyscrapers are not overly common and an interesting juxtaposition with a boxy building next door.

Texture in Geneva!

At the top of a wooded hill, this beautiful property features majestic whispering pines along a back country road with mottled stone walls on three sides sloping gently downward deep into a tree-filled hollow punctuated by a bypassing stream and then back upward a forested hillside. We chose to position this new house close to the street but far enough to incorporate a circular driveway with its half circle filled with tall meadow grass and wildflowers. A small pool consisting of a plunge area, sun shelf, and hot tub was positioned on center with a screen porch featuring dramatic views into the hollow beyond. Adjacent to the pool is a bluestone patio with a nearby outdoor shower. Along the backside of the main house is an upper bluestone terrace with room enough for lounging and al fresco dining. The outside of the house features front and rear balconies both accessed from a common second-floor loft area. The inside of the house was designed to be light, bright, and fresh with a clean, classic New England style. The first floor is graced by a welcoming front porch and a convenient secondary mudroom door. Inside, the foyer is cozy and embracing but immediately expansive as the living room opens up with inspiring views through 8’ high French doors and equally tall double hung windows. The ceiling of the living room rises to the second-floor loft with a windowed dormer above adorned by a large chandelier. The remainder of the first floor includes a large, open kitchen, loggia, mudroom, pantry, laundry, dining, den, and a secondary ensuite bedroom. The half bath was decidedly different with its dark, moody, vintage vibe to offer a fun, unexpected twist. The second-floor features three large bedrooms with two that share a large guest bath and one that features a spacious ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. And finally, over the garage, is a large, attic bonus room accessed conveniently from the second-floor guest suite. (Photos by Caryn B. Davis)