North Penn House
Indianapolis, IN
Completed 2016
3,500 sf New Construction
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Design Architect: Deborah Berke Partners
Photography: Chris Cooper
Located on a spectacular terrain, the single-story long and low volume house sits atop a hill and blends in with the landscape.
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The driveway leading to the house winds through a thick-wooded area, shielding the residence from view. As the car approaches the house, a series of small bollards illuminate the parking area with low-level light.
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The house’s horizontal planes contrast with the dramatic topography of the site. Tall sliding glass doors and large terraces connect the house with its pastoral surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls on the east and west sides of the house provide expansive views of the landscape through the changing seasons.
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Recessed pinhole downlights illuminate the living zone without creating reflective glare on the window; allowing the view of the expansive landscape from dusk and dawn.