New Residential Construction
Residential new construction includes custom single family homes and multi-family dwellings. A design for a custom new home can be one of the most exciting and satisfying experiences for an architect. The process of working closely with a homeowner to create a living environment that will enhance and stimulate their lives is a distinct pleasure. PH/A has developed designs for a number of single and multi-family houses for a wide varity of individuals and families. Each is unique to its particular owner and circumstance.

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Aldrich / Bell Residence
steeply sloped, wooded site above Buck Creek adjacent to National Forest Preserve land, presented an opportunity for a residence that not only responded to its environment, but encouraged the interaction of the interior spaces with the surrounds.  The building rises from grade level and graciously engages the trees which surround the residence.  The home was developed to allow easy movement from the interior spaces to the exterior areas which included a lower level screen porch, patio with hot tub and upper level deck off of the main living area.  Oversized windows and doors on the creek elevations present tree lined vistas and allow the sound of the rushing creek to permeate the residence.  The main level is an open floor plan connecting the public spaces on the ground level with the active loft above.

Bennett / Old Residence
Designed for a small dramatic in-town lot in an old Atlanta neighborhood, this two-level new home features clean. light-filled interiors. The main level is organized around a small courtyard that features a lap pool. The back of the house opens onto a city park. The interiors are composed of simple planar materials that provide a backdrop for the owners’ collections of art and furnishings. The secluded master suite, located on the lower level, opens out onto a terrace with both privacy and views into the park. This home design was published in the March 2006 issue of Paper City Magazine.

Conroy Residence
The home is approximately 3,500-sq. ft. and is located on a very steep site along a river in Roswell, Georgia. The owners are environmentalists and wanted the house situated in the trees on their challenging but beautiful site. To facilitate the construction on the site, and to develop an energy-efficient envelope, the house is compact. It is a vertical design with a simple square footprint and pyramidal roof structure. Three columns along each side support the body of the house, and the exterior walls are carved from the perimeter to create a complex but logical design. Inside, all main areas are open with a view of the river.

Lenox Residence
Designed as a permanent home for the mayor of Peachtree City, this 6,500 square foot home is sited on four heavily wooded acres near the shore of a small lake. The design addresses a variety of the owner’s concerns including providing areas for entertaining up to 100 guests, intimate family areas, and spaces for the family’s extensive antique and art collection. The exterior is warm and familiar, in keeping with the context of its environment, while the interior is open, bright and dynamic with varied volumes, changes of level and scale. Each of the primary areas is provided with a view of the lake. The design incorporates passive solar features to mitigate the cost of energy use.

Rackley Residence
This home is approximately 2,500-sq.ft. located on five wooded acres in urban Atlanta. The design for a family of landscape designers is intended to blend with the natural environment. The house incorporates passive solar heating and uses sustainable building materials in its construction. The design blends a contemporary aesthetic with familiar and warm elements to create a balance of the new and the familiar.

Stanhagen Residence
This house is one of three speculative homes built for developer/builder Terry Stanhagen, It was designed for an in-fill site in a cluster development. Unlike many homes designed and built in similar developments, this house was designed around existing mature trees and site conditions. The resulting construction lends the home an established feel. The exterior of the house is traditional in character, while the interior incorporates an open plan suited to today’s lifestyles. The house won a Golden Obie Award from the National Home Builders Association for the best design in the over $500,000 category. It was also the first house to sell in the development.