mountain retreat
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synopsis
This sprawling residence was designed to fully capitalize on its dramatic setting overlooking the mountains and river in Murphy, North Carolina. The architectural concept prioritizes expansive, unobstructed views, with the home carefully oriented to engage the surrounding landscape from multiple vantage points. Generous view corridors extend continuously through the interior, across layered balconies, over the distant mountain ranges, and ultimately into the open sky, creating a sense of visual depth that makes the home feel significantly larger than its 5,600 square feet.
DETAILS:
Location: Murphy, North Carolina
Size: 5,603sf
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AOR (Architect Of Record): HWA Architecture
Senior Designer: David Seth Balber, RA, NCARB
