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William Carpenter

William Carpenter

Decatur, GA, US

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Beals Residence

These urban pioneers hired Lightroom to create their new art gallery, guest house, and renovate their existing residence. The concept is to create a courtyard and outdoor room which has in its center a Wrightian disembodied hearth. The fire reflects into a Barnsdall inspired Koi pond, which imbues the entire house with dappled light at night. The L-shaped plan references a Usonian precedent but transforms it into a modern art gallery.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Atlanta, GA, US