Elk Run Ridge

Elk Run Ridge is a residence designed by Carter + Burton on a knoll within 100 acres of farmland in Berryville, Virginia. Created for a folk art dealer and a music teacher, the home was developed to display a private collection of regional craft and to accommodate large family reunions. The design is influenced by the scale and vernacular of nearby agricultural structures and responds to the clients’ desire for an “instant heirloom.” The house is arranged in an elongated form, separating the main bedroom from the studio and guest spaces while unifying them beneath a single roof. A dogtrot breezeway and generous porches organize circulation and connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. Materials include fieldstone gravity walls, a prominent chimney, and a walnut basket weave core for concealed services. Slender windows balance privacy and daylight, while open public spaces are oriented for views. Structural insulated panels and glulams support broad spans, with finishes of wood, stone, and concrete throughout. Sustainable strategies include geothermal heating, radiant concrete floors, an energy recovery ventilator, FSC-certified windows, and recycled finishes. Built-in Nakashima shelving and furniture contribute to the focus on handmade craft.

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