What a great time I had on this tour. I have never embraced modern or contemporary architecture, I have always associated modern architecture with cold, sparse, uncomfortable, hard lines. I have learned over the past few years that there is so much more to this architectural style .
The first home we visited was Frances Zook's home. Zook is the business partner of Alan Clark, and they are Clark and Zook Architects. Alan Clark is a friend and past co-worker of mine and I love being a cheer leader for him, and now Frances.
The home is nestled in it's surroundings, pretty far back off the street, discreet and unassuming.
Once you walk up the drive you can enter the house in a couple of ways, both very welcoming. Alan Clark was a fabulous tour guide and let us know the changes that had been made. There were also some pictures of the before so you could actually see the changes that had been made.
I am sorry I don't have any interior shots, I just felt too invasive taking pictures of people's private spaces......until the end.
Frances's home had some traditional furniture pieces mixed in with the more contemporary details of the house which gave it a very comfortable balance. The walls in the living room were covered in wood in a pattern like that of a Mondrian painting yet painted white. The old kitchen made a comfortable dining area and overlooked the paneled living area. One bathroom had a beautiful Hermes orange paint color and the updated kitchen would make anyone want to prepare a meal from scratch.
If you walked out on to the patio off the kitchen and sitting area you were led back around to the front by plantings and a path with raised gardens by the garage.
The interior and exterior were very peaceful. I hope I did the Zook residence justice, I loved it.
We moved on to 9th street near Piedmont Park. This house was immaculate with a beautiful art collection, amazing fixtures and materials but I was afraid to touch anything. White! I did take 2 pictures, one of the roof top garden and one descending the staircase. I was still a little nervous to snap away.
Our last stop was awesome. Located in the Lower Fourth Ward on East Street, this house had so much personality and the owners were so interactive with the crowd that I felt no guilt taking photos. Here are my photos upon the entry walk.
Awesome abstract bench.
Collection after collection from masks to religious folk art. I could have spent hours looking at every piece and they covered the walls, even in the laundry room!!!
Off the kitchen was a lap pool and a beautiful water feature with Koi. Latin music poured outside the open doors.
We went upstairs to the bedrooms and the master had a beautiful headboard.
Next, up to the studio of the owner-architect, fabulous bookshelves full of beautiful books.
The Loggia.
The floor was covered in square panels made from recycled tires, there was a sample out so you could see what it looked like underneath.
One last look at the pool and it was time to go.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and a great Monday!!!
