This contemporary modernist residence saw many layers of collaboration throughout its lengthy design process, and has also won multiple area design awards. The project was originally commissioned to Frank Harmon. Vinny Petrarca and Charles Holden managed the project in Frank Harmon’s office before starting Tonic Design. Gail Borden, heavyweight architectural critic and professor of architecture, is said to have had a hand in the critique of the house design.
Tonic is a design/build operation, actually constructing much of what they design. They participated in the design of a majority of the interior spaces and finishes, and took the house from framing to completion, later finishing the kitchen as a separate project. Charles has since formed his own practice, Oxide Architecture.
This house has recently come on the market, at a price tag of $2.4 million, which explains the tour opportunity, made available by George Smart, Jr. Both Charles and Vinny will be at the house the day of the tour to answer questions.
Recap from the first Triangle Modernist House Tour HERE.
McCowan Residence
222 Tennwood Court, Durham NC
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 - 11:30am
images: tonic-design.com
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