Remodel
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1 week agoRamos Residence / Venn Studio
3973 ft² coastal residence with ground-floor master, second-floor terraces for indoor-outdoor living and ample family spaces; completed 2022.
The design is organized around a sequence of covered spaces supported by evenly spaced columns, forming a balanced geometric composition. This spatial rhythm establishes continuity between interior and exterior areas, emphasizing openness and measured scale. Material selection plays a central role in the architectural expression. White plaster, metal columns, rammed earth, and travertine are combined to create a unified palette of textures and tones.
Composed of intersecting gable and mono-pitched volumes, the form echoes the quiet vernacular of Newfoundland's built tradition while articulating a modern silhouette. Textural contrast defines the exterior. Vertical, dark-grey cladding is juxtaposed with crisp, horizontal white siding to sculpt a nuanced interplay of light and shadow. Strategic window placement frames extended views of the harbor, drawing the sea into daily life,