West Stockbridge Residence
West Stockbridge, MA
Modular Prefab
Size:
2,825 sf
Typology Series:
Triple Wide & Courtyard
Series Hybrid
Modules:
8 Boxes
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3.5
Completion Date:
2020
This modular prefab house in the Berkshires serves as a country retreat. Capitalizing on the modular nature of construction, the floor plan is broken into a series of volumes that slip in the landscape, providing opportunities for a courtyard deck, private and varied views, and more glazing on the facade. The slipping nature of the plan adds interest and variety to this single level home.
Entering the site from a winding country road, the drive runs up to a covered carport. An entry ramp opens to a mudroom lined with white oak custom cabinetry, with views through to the mountains. The open kitchen/living space features floor-to-ceiling glass, making the stunning landscape the focus. The dining space is a nook open to the kitchen/living space. This open communal space flows out to a large heated screened porch, providing outdoor dining and living space into the cooler months. A central courtyard deck is open to the sky above.
At one end of the home, two guest suites utilize murphy beds, allowing the bedrooms to double as offices when not occupied. Adjacent to the open living space is a media room for movie watching and a library lined with built-in bookshelves. Beyond, the master suite opens with full height windows facing the mountainous view; meanwhile clerestory windows on the other walls and a skylight in the master bathroom provide natural daylight while preserving privacy from the drive.
