GG House highlights the beautiful landscape by Robert Gurney Architect

Date of Publishing: April 15, 2022

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Architecture Design of GG House

Description About The Project

GG House designed by Robert Gurney Architect is a stunning project which woven into the hillside and designed in service to the landscape. In deference to the ranch houses that surround it, the entry – level is almost a full story below the road, allow the house to have a low, horizontal presence as viewed from the street.

Indeed, the house becomes a stage for the theatre of nature. Also, fostering an emotional connection to the inherently beautiful lake environment. The presence of the lake immediately consumed upon entering and choreographed while descending an open staircase to the double – height main living level. Except for one second – floor bedroom, all the spaces actively incorporate substantial lake views. In addition to this, interior spaces polished and restrained, tranquil and intricate. Wood walls, stone, and concrete extend seamlessly to the interior, further enhance the relationship between the inside and outside.

Connectivity to the lake reinforced as one transitions out from the main living level to an exterior terrace, down to a lawn panel, and to the lake via wide lawn steps. An open tower, cantilevered above a concrete wall provides a contemplative vantage point and unobstructed lake views intended to simulate a treehouse.

Without a doubt, this project focused on providing “an experience for the consumer”. As a result, this house designed with respect to the neighborhood while embracing the lake.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: GG House
Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Project Year: 2021
Area: 7284 ft²
Designed by: Robert Gurney Architect

G+G House highlights the beautiful landscape by Robert Gurney Architect

Indeed, the GG houses incorporates a large glass entry space and modern and durable exterior materials.

These include FSC Mahogany siding, Shou Sugi Ban Siding, concrete, weathering steel, Terne-coated stainless steel, and Fiber Cement Panels. These materials selected to work within the woodland context.

Woven into the hillside, the GG house is harmonious with the nature.

Also, flooring materials, including integrally colored, polished concrete are chosen for their durability, easily accommodating the transition from lakefront activities.

The stairs are meticulously and sophisticatedly designed, with natural wooden stairs and glass balustrades, it is the highlight point of the room.

Once insides, floor to ceiling glass door creates the views to the outsides and brings the natural light into the GG house.

The GG House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: Lake Barcroft is a 135 – acre lake located in Falls Church, Virginia. The community comprises around 1,040 homes with 225 houses that share lakefront property. The houses in the community were constructed in 1949, and most employ a ranch – style or split – level vernacular. While the lake is located a mere ten miles from the US Capitol, the lakefront community enjoys a psychological reprieve from the urban core of Washington, DC. The steeply sloping, wooded lot where this new house is constructed, was one of the few remaining vacant waterfront lots at Lake Barcroft.

Photo credit: Anice Hoachlander| Source: Robert Gurney Architect

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 5110 1/2, MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
– Tel: +1 202-237-0925
– Email: rmg@robertgurneyarchitect.com