Bruns Architecture Art & Music House
Description
Art & Music House balances the beauty of nature, art and sound to create a clean and modern backdrop for curated living experiences within a spacious two-level home. This retired couple desired a quiet lifestyle in Wisconsin to enjoy home life with their beloved dogs. As an artist and an audiophile, they found the perfect site at the foot of a hill amidst vast farmland acreage. While they wanted the home built into the hillside, zoning required a different approach. Instead, the structure accentuates the landscape while thoughtfully framing views for a curated experience in every space, inside and out. The five-acre site rises west to east, culminating at a hill. The 6,345 sf structure was positioned with a private road entrance to minimize disruptions from the nearby busy country highway. The elongated floor plan sits at the base of the hill with a sloped roof tipping upward, complementing the climb in elevation. The purposeful orientation harvests morning light that filters through the trees while aligning the dining room views with an old specimen Russian Elm tree. A long stone wall defines the interior layout, separating public and private spaces. The clear circulation pattern allows for uninterrupted views from one end of the home to the other and is mimicked by the secondary path along the window wall. The main level features an open living, dining, and kitchen area, a terrace, a den, a primary suite, two guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and a spacious mudroom/laundry area adjacent to a four-car garage. Highlights of the lower level include distinct his and her spaces—the audio room and art studio—and a family room, office, and gallery. The structure is clean, modern, and expertly executed, reflecting the artist’s focus on simplicity and nature in a contemporary expression and the audiophile’s commitment to quality and experience.
Details
Wisconsin, WI
6,345 sq ft
Architect
Photography
Tricia Shay Photography
Description
Art & Music House balances the beauty of nature, art and sound to create a clean and modern backdrop for curated living experiences within a spacious two-level home. This retired couple desired a quiet lifestyle in Wisconsin to enjoy home life with their beloved dogs. As an artist and an audiophile, they found the perfect site at the foot of a hill amidst vast farmland acreage. While they wanted the home built into the hillside, zoning required a different approach. Instead, the structure accentuates the landscape while thoughtfully framing views for a curated experience in every space, inside and out. The five-acre site rises west to east, culminating at a hill. The 6,345 sf structure was positioned with a private road entrance to minimize disruptions from the nearby busy country highway. The elongated floor plan sits at the base of the hill with a sloped roof tipping upward, complementing the climb in elevation. The purposeful orientation harvests morning light that filters through the trees while aligning the dining room views with an old specimen Russian Elm tree. A long stone wall defines the interior layout, separating public and private spaces. The clear circulation pattern allows for uninterrupted views from one end of the home to the other and is mimicked by the secondary path along the window wall. The main level features an open living, dining, and kitchen area, a terrace, a den, a primary suite, two guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and a spacious mudroom/laundry area adjacent to a four-car garage. Highlights of the lower level include distinct his and her spaces—the audio room and art studio—and a family room, office, and gallery. The structure is clean, modern, and expertly executed, reflecting the artist’s focus on simplicity and nature in a contemporary expression and the audiophile’s commitment to quality and experience.
Details
Wisconsin, WI
6,345 sq ft
Architect
Photography
Tricia Shay Photography
