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Architecture Design of Hillside home – Walker Road House

Description About The Project

Hillside home named Walker Road designed by Whipple Russell, a three-storey home in the Great Falls area of Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. Indeed, the area mostly features traditional homes, but with the site being so large and with no close neighbors nearby. So, the clients felt free to build a fully modern home with lots of glass through which to enjoy the spectacular sights of the changing seasons.

The 6,700 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4½ bath house organized around a central volume filled by the solid walnut staircase, which goes from the main floor up to the master suite, and down to the two teenagers’ bedrooms on the lower level. Due to the sloping grade the house entered from the street side onto the main level. But exited on the lower level at the back of the house, onto the patio and pool area – what is called a “walk-out” basement. There is also a guest bedroom on the main level at the back of the house. And a home office tucked away in a quiet spot next to the garage.

In addition to this, the exterior materials are white plaster and horizontal stacked stone. And what looks like wood on the exterior is actually porcelain tile, chosen for its warm look and practicality. As it will better withstand the harsh weather. Besides, glass screens surround the second floor terrace in place of guardrails, adding a floating quality to the design.

Without a doubt, the overall design is a modernist play of thin horizontals and sturdy verticals, alternated with glass, perfectly balanced over the sloping terrain. The effect is at once eye-catchingly bold, and harmonious with the surrounding landscape.

The Architecture Design Project of this Hillside Home Information:


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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
At night, the lit front stairs guide to the home’s entrance of this Hillside home.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Once inside, on the main level is the living room, which has been designed for maximum enjoyment of the fireplace.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Also, The windows surrounding the living room of this Hillside home provide views of the surrounding forest.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
The view from the living room shows another fireplace in the distance, and the dining room behind the stairs.

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A quick detour outside, where there is a sitting area with fireplace.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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A casual dining area adjoined to the kitchen.
The kitchen has a large white island, with a stainless steel rangehood over the cooktop.

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Also, the kitchen cabinets of this Hillside home have a finish of white lacquer and dark wood veneer.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
A small bar area and bookshelf separates the kitchen from the more formal dining room.

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Downstairs there are more books and another sitting area.

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The design of the home organized around a central volume.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
This volume filled by the solid walnut staircase, which goes from the main floor up to the master suite, and down to the two teenager’s bedrooms on the lower level.

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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
On the top floor of the home, the large master bedroom includes a small sitting area.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
Large windows break up a wooden accent wall made from Walnut.

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The master bath has been given a pop of color with the red rug.
Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell

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Hillside home Walker Road in Suburb of Washington by Whipple Russell
And finally, a home office completes the tour of the home.

The Hillside Home – Walker Road House Gallery:

Text by the Architects:  This three-story house sits on five acres atop a small hill at the end of a winding drive in the Great Falls area of Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. The clients were familiar with Marc’s West Coast work and wanted his talent for framing vistas brought to their view of treetops and distant valleys. They also wanted an economical, modern house of a certain size, and left Marc to design a floor plan that was simple, beautiful, and livable.

Photo credit: William Maccollum| Source: Whipple Russell Architects

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 15233 ventura blvd, suite ph9, sherman oaks, ca 91403
– Tel: (323) 962-5800
– Email: yw@whipplerussell.com

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