Art & Music House
Bruns Architecture — Wisconsin, WI
Art & Music House is a 6,345-square-foot residence by Bruns Architecture, located in Wisconsin on five acres at the base of a west-to-east rising hill. Designed for a retired couple with interests in art and audio, the home responds to their wish for quiet country living among open farmland. Although zoning constraints prevented building into the hillside, the house is sited to accentuate the topography and frame select views, including a specimen Russian Elm aligned with the dining room. The entrance is set on a private road to buffer activity from a nearby highway. The two-level, elongated plan follows the hill's slope, with a roof that ascends towards the east. Inside, a long stone wall organizes the layout, separating public and private areas while creating clear circulation routes. The main floor contains open living, dining, and kitchen spaces, a terrace, den, main suite, guest rooms, and utility areas, with direct access to a four-car garage. On the lower level, there are dedicated areas for music listening and art-making, along with a family room, office, and gallery. The palette and detailing emphasize clarity and simplicity, reflecting both midcentury and contemporary influences.
- Architect
- Bruns Architecture
- Location
- Wisconsin, WI · - Other US Cities architects
- Size
- 6,345 sq ft
- Photography
- Tricia Shay Photography
- Images
- 8
- Style
- Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Modern
- Materials
- Blackened Steel, Concrete, Glass, Leather, Steel
- Features
- Balcony, Black Window Frames, Cantilever, Exposed Beams, Fireplace
Typical architect fee for a 6,345 sq ft new home here: $101,000 – $277,000Full services, Wisconsin · BLS wage and Census construction data
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