Modern Glass Home Extension, Black White Residence by David Jameson Architect
A modern and beautiful house with glass extension in a black and white color combination, the Black White Residence by David Jameson Architect, is truly embraces the very idea of a contemporary house. Located in Bethesda Maryland, the Black White residence involves the phenomenon of the ruins and explores the idea of the aperture, the temple of glass, frame black, and white plaster provide contrast with the natural surroundings, while offering views of the landscape outside.
Alluding to the Acropolis, four modern glass temples emerge from a white stucco plinth as volumes of light and define space between each other. These volumes of light are stitched together by a circulation core sheathed in black that extends to cradle each space. The volumes are instruments of light, gathering natural light to the interior during the day and glowing in the landscape at night.
The glass volumes of the upper level and windows incised into the main level stucco plinth are thought of as lenses to the landscape. Facing the street side of the site, long thin ‘census’ windows give focus to the measured cadence of tree trunks while editing views to passing vehicles. Above, the glass volumes provide panoramic views to the tree canopy and sky above. To the rear yard, one glass volume slices through the plinth to frame unencumbered two story views.
Photography by Paul Warchol – via.
