This single-family residence was all new construction for clients who had a very distinct vision. The plan for the home concentrated on the use of natural light. To get the desired effect, the architect designed a long, one-room wide house, which ensures magnificent views from every room. Special features included glass towers and polished concrete floors. Steel construction created the framework for the house to have large window openings, allowing for light to pour in and for unobstructed views of the countryside. This unique house, designed by Train Architects, is unlike any other we have ever built.
“Alexander Nicholson was recommended enthusiastically by our architect.”
When our clients began building their forever home, they wanted to work with Train Architects. They had worked with Kirk Train on a previous home and so knew of his exacting standards.
“We needed to find a builder Kirk would be able to work with. I’m grateful that we found Alexander Nicholson because the level of complexity that this project presented required working through a lot of uncertainty,” said the homeowner. “Alexander Nicholson was recommended enthusiastically by our architect.”
The house has many unique features, requiring study, care, and caution.
“Allan (Pettit) was exceptional in his appetite for taking on more unusual features,” the homeowner said.
“The home includes many high-end finishes including shiplap with flush conditions, eighth inch reveals, very detailed features of the plan that are very different from other houses. This required attention to detail that most builders don’t possess. Allan and John (Oimette) were really extraordinary with the very fine points of the plan.”
Friends of the owners had worked with Alexander Nicholson and in addition to Train Architects, recommended the builder based on the level of organization they offered. “Alexander Nicholson was always able to share the schedule and the budget with confidence. That, in addition to their workmanship, made it a great project, overall,” said the homeowner.
We think you’ll agree the results are incredible.
