Case Study Residence

Arkifex Studios

DESIGN TEAM
Arkifex Studios

MANUFACTURERS
Lutron, Bulthaup, HE Williams, Manko Window Systems, Miele, Mitsubishi Electric, AutoCAD, Dorken Delta, Lumen Pulse, Trimble Navigation, Unreal Engine

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Michael Hampton

CLIENTS
Anonymous Architects

LANDSCAPE
Grant Williams

ENGINEERING MEP
Interpres Building Solutions/ Structural: J&M Engineering

PHOTOGRAPHS
Aaron Kimberlin

AREA
6200 ft²

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Springfield, United States

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

A case study on Ozark Modernism. The Case Study Residence harkens back to the post-WWII Case Study Houses project sponsored by Arts and Architecture magazine.

Just as the original project was experimentation in modern American residential architecture, the Case Study Residence seeks to define and embody “Ozark Modernism” is an example of single-family residential architecture.

For the firm, Case Study Residence is an opportunity to test a hypothesis, develop a specific regional vocabulary within our practice, and to reaffirm our mission statement.

PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE

-biophilic design -context sensitive design -an underlying geometric formal logic -Miesian horizontal symmetry -an emphasis on the haptic modality and visceral experience -a simplified and naturalistic materiality

-passive solar considerations to siting -minimal removal of trees on site -Use of reclaimed walnut, sustainably harvested siding, and locally quarried stone -consideration of archaeoastronomy in the design