Victory Lap
Victory Lap Residence was designed for a couple with a wealth of life experience and a deep appreciation for their natural surroundings. The homeowners' active lifestyle today, paired with their plans to age-in-place, both helped shape every aspect of a residence that complements their aspirations. The resulting home design creates a haven that enhances their enthusiasm for staying active, entertaining family and friends, and contributing to their community. A focus on integrating healthy spaces and gathering areas throughout the odd-shaped and densely wooded property aligned well with our studio’s ethos to embrace environmental harmony and wellness.
Our design placed a premium on preserving the site's mature trees. By positioning the home with careful consideration, we minimized the number of trees that required removal, ensuring that the natural beauty of the property remains largely untouched.
Our design was meticulously tailored to the homeowners' desire to age in place gracefully. All aspects of the home, including the primary suite and the most frequented amenities, are thoughtfully positioned on the ground floor, ensuring accessibility. This fosters a sense of comfort and convenience without compromising on luxury or style.
The great outdoors and the pursuit of wellness informed many of our design decisions. The sprawling property accommodates an array of wellness amenities, including a generous swimming pool, hot tub, a unique home gym that blends indoor and outdoor spaces, and an invigorating outdoor shower.
Strategically positioned between the primary bedroom suite and the communal gathering spaces lies the home’s welcoming entryway. Bathed in natural light, this foyer acts as a threshold between indoor and outdoor living.
The generous use of glass and natural stone invites residents and guests to seamlessly transition out to the covered outdoor dining areas or the active rear yard, capturing the essence of both connectivity and comfort.
The interiors of this home embrace a harmonious blend of warm, soft, and neutral tones to create an inviting ambiance that echoes the tranquility of the natural surroundings. We selected natural materials that required minimal maintenance and upkeep, which was a priority of the homeowners.
The front entry is calm and textural, with warm wood and natural stone floors. The homeowners first saw this specific stone while on a ski trip and knew they wanted to one day incorporate it into their future home.
The rear wing was shaped by the way light moves across the property. Glass doors open the home to the backyard, where outdoor spaces are protected but still open to sky and views. In autumn, everything glows.
Multiple covered seating and dining areas provide a sanctuary for relaxation and entertainment, while a second-floor deck offers an exclusive escape from the family's private office space. Each area serves as an extension of the home’s interiors and encourage outdoor gathering.
Both the facade and roof gables are seamlessly wrapped in low-maintenance Brava siding, designed to hold their form through years of weather. The geometry of the gables is carefully calculated to create a clean and simple appearance and balance well with the flat-roofed single story volume in the primary wing.
The kitchen's flat-panel cabinetry, warm stone, and oak floors keep it inviting. The layout was thoughtfully designed to support everyday functionality while also accommodating occasions when the entire family comes together. Care was taken to ensure the space feels refined and cohesive, yet welcoming rather than overly formal.
Less than an hour from New York City, this home marries modern design elements with the warmth of traditional building materials and forms. The harmonious union of modern and traditional, environmental sensitivity, and wellness-centric amenities creates a home that beautifully balances the homeowners' desires for today and tomorrow.
Victory Lap was designed for ease. For the family who lives here now, and the stories that come next. It settles into the landscape over time, with materials that age well and a layout that stays livable for decades.
