Another Sakonnet River stunner , this time a four-bedroom home built for a ceramic artist and his family in Tiverton . One-room wings take advantage of the views and cross breezes , with a central gallery wall holding ceramic treasures . The home sits on five acres , with a separate guest cottage and pool house with sauna . The materials are a smart mix of sleek , warm and green : white oak on the cabinets , stairs and ceilings ; concrete floors in the entry hall and guest cottage ; and triple-glazed windows and solar panels for energy-saving measures . It all made for a winning combination for our judges . “ I like the detailing ,” says Ahearn . “[ Estes Twombly and Titrington ’ s ] work is consistent ; their detailing is consistent . I ’ m really a fan of their work .”
ARCHITECT : Estes Twombly and Titrington Architects BUILDER : Jacob Talbot LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT : Martha Moore PHOTOGRAPHY : Warren Jagger Photography
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The judges fell in love with the story behind the Picture House in Jamestown . Architect Spencer Alexander designed it for his mother , Linda , to replace the 150-year-old family home set in a converted horse barn . Robins was a fan of the warm white oak flooring , while Timpano was intrigued by the home ’ s waterfront views and ebony cedar exterior , drawn out by a Japanese charring technique known as shou sugi ban .
ARCHITECT : Spencer Alexander , Anderson Alexander BUILDER : Anderson Alexander PHOTOGRAPHY : Max Burkhalter
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