The Millwood Residence – Great Falls, Virginia
DETAILS
Architect:
Northworks
Builder:
Brush Arbor Homes
Photography:
Jennifer Hughes
Jenn Verrier
Location:
Great Falls, Virginia
Exterior Cladding:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
ZEPHYR – weathered Atlantic White Cedar
STK (Select Tight Knot)
Finished on face only, sealed on back & 2 long edges (exterior)
Solid 3/4” thick x 5-1/8” wide x 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove
reSAWN TIMBER co.
SURETO – shou sugi ban charred Cypress
Select grade
Finished on face only, sealed on back & 2 long edges (exterior)
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 5-1/8” wide x 6′-16′ random
lengths
Tongue & Groove
Fascia:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
SURETO – shou sugi ban charred Cypress
Select grade
Finished on face and one long edge, sealed on back and one long edge(exterior)
Solid +/- 13/16” thick x +/- 5-1/2” wide x 6′-16′ random lengths
S4S
Trim:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
SURETO – shou sugi ban charred Cypress
Select grade
Finished on face and one long edge, sealed on back and one long edge (exterior)
Solid +/-1” thick x +/- 3-1/2” wide
(93) pieces at 8′ & 16′ lengths
Soffits:
reSAWN TIMBER co.
WASHOE – weathered Alaskan Yellow Cedar
STK (Select Tight Knot)
Finished on face and one long edge, sealed on back and one long edge (exterior)
Solid 3/4” thick x 3-1/8” wide x 8′, 12′ & 16′ lengths
Tongue & Groove
Nestled away in the woods of Great Falls, Virginia, is The Millwood Residence on nearly 7 acres. Close by is Difficult Run River; The area has had many historical uses dating back to the early 1800s. The home features plenty of room to entertain and features indoor-outdoor living spaces to take advantage of the remarkable land that surrounds the home. This residence was designed to grow with the family and inspired by its natural surroundings. Mixed materials, including 3 reSAWN TIMBER co. products on the exterior, stone veneer, and a metal roof work together to form this exquisite residence.
Combining Atlantic White Cedar’s impressive exterior reputation and reSAWN’s design process, ZEPHYR is durable, dimensionally stable, resistant to rot and insects, and has a grey, weathered look. As a natural building material, exterior wood cladding weathers inconsistently and can be unpredictable. reSAWN’s weathered designs solve for this by offering a consistent aesthetic from the moment of installation. For a similar look, we recommend WASHOE weathered Alaskan Yellow Cedar.
SURETO is made with Cypress sourced from the Southern United States and can be used for interior wall cladding, ceiling cladding and exterior siding. With its legendary beauty and natural durability, Cypress has long been a staple as an exterior wood siding product. Because Cypress generates its own preservative oil, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.
Northworks is a full-service architecture and planning firm, with offices in Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Aspen, Driggs, and Jackson, WY. Their team offers new building design, historic preservation, site planning, construction management, building conditions analysis and interior design services, including custom furnishings. They established Northworks in 2005 inspired by a shared passion for the built world. In the years since, they have successfully combined their visions, resulting in a range of projects that are refined, yet approachable; classic, yet forward-thinking and always reflective of their clients’ lifestyles and design goals.