Legacy Collection

OBSERVATION STATION

LEGACY DESIGN

2006 Renovation & Addition

Designed for dreamers who believe the night sky is the finest ceiling of all.

DETAILS

DESIGN DETAILS

Style

Craftsman

Levels

Two Levels plus Observation Tower

SQ. Feet

3,507 s.f. heated
4,941 s.f. under roof

Views

The Milky Way, Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, & Constellations

Amenities

OUTDOOR LIVING

Covered Patio
Private Spa
Open Decks
Fire Pit
Summer Kitchen with Sink

HEALTHY LIVING

Plentiful Natural Day Lighting
Bedroom Renovated for Deep Sleep
Stress-Reducing Views of Nature

OTHER FEATURES

Private Star Gazing Observatory
Man Cave with Sports Room, Home Theater, & Bar
Walls of Windows

ACCESSIBILITY

Wider Hallways and Doorways
Accessible Bathroom
Curbless Showers

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

Luxury Custom Home Design

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Spec-Home Plans & In-House Plan Modifications

92 DESIGN AWARDS AND COUNTING…

2025 Best in Show Award, Lake Norman Homebuilders Association ‘Best of the Lake’ Design Competition

2022 Best in Show Award, Lake Norman Homebuilders Association ‘Best of the Lake’ Design Competition

GRAND ARDA Award (Renovation), American Institute of Building Design

GRAND ARDA Award (Custom Homes Unbuilt) American Institute of Building Design

GRAND ARDA Award (Renovation – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Green Design-Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Custom Home – Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Renovation-Built), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Custom Homes – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

ARDA Award (Renovation – Unbuilt), American Institute of Building Design

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $4M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $2M-2.5), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Custom New Home $2M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Waterfront Home $1.5-$2M), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Full Home Remodel $1M+), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

‘Best of the Lake’ Award (Custom Waterfront $740-$999K), Lake Norman Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Whole House Remodel between $500,000 and $750,000), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Single-Family Custom Home between 3,501 sq.ft and 4,500 sq.ft.), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Single-Family Custom Home), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

STARS Award (Best Exterior Transformation), North Carolina Homebuilders Association

Chrysalis Award (Whole House Remodel Over 1 Million), The Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence

1st Place Award, 47th Annual AIBD/Homestyles National Design Competition San Francisco, CA

1st Place Award (Best Home Design), “Street of Dreams” Home Tour at The Peninsula of Lake Norman – Cornelius, NC

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We design homes that heal, by working in harmony with nature, the land, and the people who live in them. We believe architecture should support human well-being on every level – physical, emotional, and energetic. A truly successful home is not just beautiful; it feels right! Our process begins by listening to the land, following the light, enhancing the views, and connecting with the natural rhythms of the site. Rather than forcing a design onto a property, we shape each home to the lay of the land, the path of the sun, and the unique character of its surroundings. Integrating principles of biophilia, primal architecture, neuroarchitecture, and natural daylighting, we create spaces that calm the nervous system, support health, and foster connection to nature, to others, and to oneself. We encourage the use of healthier, low- or non-toxic materials so the spaces we inhabit nourish rather than compromise us. As luxury home designers, we design intuitively and intentionally, guided by decades of experience and a deep sensitivity to how spaces feel, not just how they look. When a space is aligned, it supports life; when it is not, people can feel the difference. We believe the future of residential design lies in working with nature: preserving trees, respecting topography, and creating homes and communities that feel rooted, timeless, and alive. Our goal is not simply to design houses; we create homes and developments with a wellness-focus at their core, that honor the land, elevate daily living, and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come.

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