Duvall Decker clads a Mississippi dwelling in grey-green slate shingles
US studio Duvall Decker Architects has created a residence in central Mississippi that is "shaped to draw the outdoors in and lure the family out" (+ slideshow).
The Oak Ridge House is located in Jackson, the state's capital, and encompasses 3,750 square feet (348 square metres). It is situated in a neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and a mix of modern and traditional homes.
The dwelling was built for Roy and Anne Marie Decker, partners at Duvall Decker Architects, a local firm established in 1998.
The couple wanted a home with spaces that encouraged the family to be together but also offered areas for private respite and work. The house needed to take advantage of the surrounding landscape while responding to the region's high humidity and ample rainfall.
L-shaped in plan, the dwelling sits on a landscaped property and wraps a swimming pool. "The house is shaped to draw the outdoors in and lure the family out," said the architect.
The facades are clad in grey-green slate shingles, which are layered in a way that enables the exterior walls to easily shed water. The wooden structural frame is coated with a high-performance water-and-air barrier, while zinc was used for the roof and for entry thresholds.
The front facade is relatively opaque, while the rear elevation features large windows.
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