Mountain Pool House
ARCHITECT: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design INTERIOR DESIGN: Reed Scranton Designs PHOTOS: Ryan Bent Photography
The features of the Mountain Pool House, designed by architect Elizabeth Herrmann, reflect her love of contemporary design and the desire for everyday function. The shadows created by the cantilevered roof lines and slatted wood beams are a welcome invitation to sit back, relax and enjoy the ever-changing movement of the space. The interior is warm and comfortable with clean lines, exquisite attention to detail, and the perfect amount of space to enjoy for the weekend. Situated on a sprawling property, just minutes from Mad River area ski resorts, the juxtaposition of the pool house is the perfect, yet unexpected, complement to the newly renovated traditional farmhouse, which also occupies the property.
The contrast in using two shades of pigmented siding on the exterior accentuates the simplicity of the forms yet highlights the sophistication created in the overall effect. The intentional selection of Shou-Sugi-Ban siding, polished and dyed concrete slabs, tiles, engineered stone, and plaster walls create a low maintenance space that can be enjoyed with ease and minimal upkeep. The original footprint of the building was kept the same, giving Elizabeth a design challenge, but salvaging the established perennial gardens and mature trees. Upon completion, the new, energy-efficient building instantly had that welcoming, lived-in feel. Reed Scranton Designs created a beautiful and welcoming interior palette with furnishings, textiles, and lighting that completed the look of an inviting and comfortable space.