Timeless design creates distinct individuality for attached homes. Active adult buyers are some of the most discerning consumers in the country, especially in the suburban fringe of Boston where new developments are scarce but affluence is abundant. To satisfy the demand for luxurious, highly functional, low maintenance homes, the design team for Winning Farm, led by Gary Snider, AIA, consulting partner with BSB Design, married a timeless plan strategy with unyielding attention to detail. The resulting attached homes truly feel like individual residences. “Paired homes are the most desirable alternative to detached single family for the active adult buyer,” said Snider. “The challenge is to design them correctly so each unit stands alone, creating a sense of individuality that helps an attached home feel separate.” At Winning Farm, Snider used garage-forward design so each unit would benefit from a fully private courtyard entrance, with detail and drama for a stunning sense of arrival. Framed by a stone wing wall at the front and a quaint, inviting porch at the entrance, this courtyard became a key feature and selling point as potential buyers quickly forgot they were touring an attached home. Project: Winning Farm of Winchester Location: Winchester, MA Builder/Developer: Ron Bonvie/BEK Winchester Winning Farm, LLC Architect: BSB Design Engineer (Civil): Beals Associates, Inc. Land Planner: BSB Design Photographer: Keitaro Yoshioka Photography Right: At the entry, homeowners and guests are immersed in architectural detailing, emphasizing the sense of privacy and reinforcing their decision to “move over, not down". Below: A sculptural staircase imparts a sense of layering to the floor plan: Front to back from the entry foyer to family room and top to bottom from the main floor to the loft above. 18 bsbdesign.com/inspire | inspire
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