“
THIS HOME EVOKES A
SENSE OF CALMNESS,
AS IF YOU COULD BE
SOMEWHERE ELSE,
AWAY FROM THE
DAILY STRESSES.
Joseph Campitelli,
Architect
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
DESIGN ELEMENT IN THIS SPACE?
JC Picking out only one element in the
space or building is difficult without
looking at the home as a whole. It’s the
consistency of a vision - starting from
the street, to the front exterior, through
the interior spaces, out to the rear yard
and completion of the exterior elements
which ties the vision together. The
consistency of this vision as seen in the
entire home is my favorite element.
CHT WHAT IS A COMMON MISTAKE
PEOPLE MAKE WHEN DESIGNING A
SPACE?
JC A common mistake people make is
not spending the time to correctly plan a
project and committing to the vision. This
includes the time to select the right team
including an architect, designer, builder
and contractor. Without committing to
an idea, constant changes occur which
become a collection of incomplete ideas
and costly charges. The right team should
include those who do not rush nor
undermine the design planning process,
and are value driven which bring great
results.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND
WHERE DID YOU SPLURGE?
JC Savings were found in the use of local
suppliers and products manufactured of
lower cost materials. Money was spent to
install materials which brought a higher
energy efficiency and an overall optimal
operation of the home (I.e. In-floor
hydronic heating, higher r-value wall/
roof insulation and windows, and internal
elevator for complete access to floor
spaces.).
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