Efficient Hampden Lane House by Robert Gurney Architect

Hampden Lane House by Robert Gurney Architect

The Hampden Lane House is desired to be an efficient house design with a minimal footprint. The new house occupies one third less area than the original structure and is sited to maximize green area on the property. Designed as a cube, the new house is approximately 2,200 square feet with no unused or underutilized spaces. The flat roof add more space as an outdoor living with views of treetops and the downtown Bethesda skyline.

Hampden Lane House interior by Robert Gurney Architect

Fenestration in the ground faced block walls, composed of varying sized rectangular and square openings, is arranged to optimize views to the green spaces while minimizing views of adjacent houses in close proximity. A series of landscape walls orchestrate the relationship between the street, required parking court and house. Interior spaces are open and light filled with crisp detailing. Walnut flooring provides a rich base for white walls and millwork, designed in juxtaposition to the charcoal gray exterior walls. The house is intended to be more site sensitive, environmentally conscious, and to provide comfortable, efficient living spaces.
Architects: Robert Gurney Architect
House in: Bethesda, Maryland, USA