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Main living area, with mezzanine level visible at upper right.

treated as eave overhangs from a regulatory standpoint.
Meanwhile, the steel framework on the two open sides of
the rear external atrium fulfills the code requirement for a
safety barrier at ground level—technically speaking, it is
a 34-foot-tall railing.
In addition to the sun-filtering louvers, the house
incorporates a number of environment-conscious ele-
ments. Geothermal wells provide energy for heating,
while a 26-kilowatt solar array on the roof offsets general
electrical needs. The high-performance glass curtain wall
that surrounds much of the house reduces heat loss and
gain throughout the year.
The property includes two accessory buildings—a
garage and a shed where the owner tinkers with his
scooters—which are finished as plain white boxes that
contrast with the dark complexity of the main house.
“This was a ‘Medici’ client,” said Jameson, referring
to the famous Italian family that included key patrons of
Renaissance architecture. “He was totally hands-off,
but enthusiastic throughout the process.” The result is
a work of architecture every bit as raw, gritty, yet
compellingly beautiful as the engines and scooters Main living area looking toward the rear of the house.
that the owner so loves.

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