Designed as a full time residence for a retired bachelor whose interests lean to towards traveling, cooking, and automobiles, this house represents the culmination of years spent planning his dream house in a very specific amd detailed manner.

His wishes for a dramatic "public" space mixed with intimate, private "getaway" areas in the house were fulfilled with a dramatic two story Living Area that was made visually accessible from the first as well as the second floor circulation spaces. As a contrast, the Library is tucked away at the end of the first floor hall and has the only wood burning stove in the house. It is connected to the Master Bedroom directly above it by means of a private stairway. This gives the owner a private and secluded area within an otherwise large house.