HELLO, I’m RON.
Ron launched Architivity in 2003. He has always lived by the saying “If you can find something you love to do and you can make a living doing it you’ll never work another day” and architecture is, without a doubt, what he loves to do. (Something about Ron’s relational, social, self and how great he is to work with.)
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This portfolio contains photos from various projects that are currently in progress.
MANITOU VIEW HOUSE
Pinedale
The owner wanted a mountain style house with a loft. They also wanted outdoor living space. Since the view was more from the street side of the property, I oriented the main living space toward the view, and designed a courtyard in the front of the house. I also raised the grade to be level with the main floor This gave the owner the best use of the view for the outdoor living spaces, as well as privacy from the street. The end result was wonderful.
English Pointe
The lot on this project presented a unique challenge. The client wanted a Tuscan influenced house on a lot that was a ravine. By building up the front for the Tuscan curb appeal I was able to develop the best benefits of the site (mainly all the trees) on the rear side of the house. By stepping the house and loading windows on each face of the step, the result was the feeling of living up high in the trees. The result was a wonderful marriage of inside and outdoor living.
Palmer Park
Tuscan Villa
The client on this project wanted a classic Tuscan style with an interior courtyard. This style is characterized by heavy mass walls with either smaller or covered openings to keep the hot summer sun from penetrating the house. Clearestry lites above allow light into the space while controlling the amount of heat gain from the sun. The awnings, terracotta tile roof, and heavy stone elements juxtaposed against stucco walls are all expressions of the style. Various details further express the authentic style. The stucco wraps directly into the dppr and window frames. the iron grille in the stone tower opening is anchored directly into the stone and the timber awnings give the house the impression of heavy timber construction.
Soaring Ridge
The client on this project is an Air Force Pilot. The property overlooks the Air Force Academy. One of the requirements was that the owner wanted to see the airfield from the living room to the north, while still taking in the big vistas and the view of Pikes Peak to the south. The property is on a very steep slope, and the buildable area was very narrow. The elements of the house are at obtuse angles to one another. Also I wanted to make the roof of the main body soar, so I placed the roof ridge from corner to corner of the main body of the house. The multiple windows are used to create a rhythm and to setp up along with the sloped wall angle. ,
Miscellaneous Residential Projects
Miscellaneous Projects
TIC IMAGES
Tuscano Craftsman (Residential)
This project is a fusion of Tuscan and Craftsman sensibilities. While the overall massing and construction has an Italian villa look, the wainscoting, brackets, cupola, and window frames are influenced by craftsman styling.
Pinedale (Residential)
The owner wanted a mountain style house with a loft. They also wanted outdoor living space. Since the view was more from the street side of the property, I oriented the main living space toward the view, and designed a courtyard in the front of the house. I also raised the grade to be level with the main floor This gave the owner the best use of the view for the outdoor living spaces, as well as privacy from the street. The end result was wonderful.
English Pointe (Residential)
The lot on this project presented a unique challenge. The client wanted a Tuscan influenced house on a lot that was a ravine. By building up the front for the Tuscan curb appeal I was able to develop the best benefits of the site (mainly all the trees) on the rear side of the house.
By stepping the house and loading windows on each face of the step, the result was the feeling of living up high in the trees. The result was a wonderful marriage of inside and outdoor living.
Tuscano Craftsman (Residential)
This project is a fusion of Tuscan and Craftsman sensibilities. While the overall massing and construction has an Italian villa look, the wainscoting, brackets, cupola, and window frames are influenced by craftsman styling.
Tuscan Villa (Residential)
The client on this project wanted a classic Tuscan style with an interior courtyard. This style is characterized by heavy mass walls with either smaller or covered openings to keep the hot summer sun from penetrating the house. Clearestry lites above allow light into the space while controlling the amount of heat gain from the sun. The awnings, terracotta tile roof, and heavy stone elements juxtaposed against stucco walls are all expressions of the style. Various details further express the authentic style. The stucco wraps directly into the dppr and window frames. the iron grille in the stone tower opening is anchored directly into the stone and the timber awnings give the house the impression of heavy timber construction.
Retail Remodel (Commercial)
The client wanted to give the building front and entry a new and more dramatic entry, but on a very tight budget.
She also wanted a arched entry for the main door.
Upon analysis of the existing building I discovered a much more clean and elegant orginal canopy. By removing the existing awning covers we were able to re-detail the steel rods carrying the canopy. Then I designed a arched glass canopy at the entry.
Palmer Park (Residential)
Bayside (Residential)
COSTAL CRAFTSMAN:
This house sits a mere 75’ from the Chesapeake Bay eastern shoreline.
I wanted to maximize the views of the bay and the Bay Bridge that is located to the north east of the site. This was accomplished by stepping the house back and filling the facades with as much glass that the costal craftsman style would allow.
I also wanted to capture more sky than most of the older coastal homes to capture the spectacular sunsets experienced on the Eastern Shore. This was accomplished by the transom windows above and the large two story windows in the living room.
I also wanted to take advantage of the close proximity to the shore to create the impression that the house is actually floating on the water. Taking the effect further I used an inspiration from classic cruise ships, by making the floors a dark Brazilian cherry with white trim and a cherry caps.
Lowe Residence (Residential)
The client on this project is an Air Force Pilot. The property overlooks the Air Force Academy. One of the requirements was that the owner wanted to see the airfield from the living room to the north, while still taking in the big vistas and the view of Pikes Peak to the south.
The property is on a very steep slope, and the buildable area was very narrow. The elements of the house are at obtuse angles to one another.
Also I wanted to make the roof of the main body soar, so I placed the roof ridge from corner to corner of the main body of the house.
The multiple windows are used to create a rhythm and to setp up along with the sloped wall angle.
Miscellaneous Projects (Residential)
This portfolio contains photos from various projects including some that are currently in progress.
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