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John Henry

John Henry

Orlando, FL, US

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Horseshoe double entry stairs to porch entry
Horseshoe double entry stairs to porch entry
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Villa Serena

Italian baroque villa for the Payne Stewart family.  On three levels.  Stucco on wood frame over block walk out basement.  Approximately 12,000 SF with two story Double Entry Stair Foyer.  Specially designed columns and balusters cut from limestone.  Extensive rear decks overlooking lake.  Roman villa elements on rear elevation.  Commercial air conditioning system.  Ceramic tile roof, elevator, secondary stair, game room, guest bedrooms, theater and den at walk out basement level.  Formal rooms at main level, all family bedrooms on second floor.

all photos here: https://beautifuldreamhomeplans.com/Villa%20Serena%20Payne%20Stewart%20Mansion.htm

Commemorative Video here:

https://youtu.be/lCb1xpl1UwE

 
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Status: Built
Location: Orlando, FL, US
My Role: Architect and Interior Design
Additional Credits: Gary Nelson, Builder

 
Double stair Foyer, two story with skylight, limestone columns, synthetic and stucco moldings
Double stair Foyer, two story with skylight, limestone columns, synthetic and stucco moldings
Baroque style facade with curved porch
Baroque style facade with curved porch
Roman style porch at rear elevation
Roman style porch at rear elevation
Dining room with built in china cabinets
Dining room with built in china cabinets
View from porch to lake
View from porch to lake
Unfinished stone details at Living Room fireplace
Unfinished stone details at Living Room fireplace
Detail columns at front porch
Detail columns at front porch
Bridge overlook into Family Room
Bridge overlook into Family Room
Original sketch for rear elevation
Original sketch for rear elevation
Original schematic design for walk out basement
Original schematic design for walk out basement
Rear elevation
Rear elevation