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YOUR TO-DO LIST Think perennials. L.A. Jackson tells you what garden chores to Home& Garden tackle during September. Page 5D. www.newsobserver.com/home

h o m e o f August’s profile of a well-designed living space t h e m o n t h Take a look at a photo gallery at www.newsobserver.com, search home&garden.

‘We wanted to live in a place with a sense of community,’ Bruce Lynch said of the historic Wendell property. the exterior Architect John Sibert proposed a modern interpretation of an Arts and Crafts-style bungalow. PHOTOS BY DANIEL ARNEMAN

T he Home of the Month series is a collaborative effort with the N.C. State University College of Design through its Home Environments Design Initia- tive. Featured homes, selected by an expert panel, highlight the benefi ts of good home design and represent the diversity of homes and home renovations designed by North Carolina architects. The stories, written by faculty, graduate students and alumni of the School of Architecture, bring to light the exem- plary attributes of each home. Our goal is to offer inspiration and knowledge that can be applied to your living space. Craftsman with a modern spin

B Y PAUL BATTAGLIA CORRESPONDENT ooL king to move their family from the big city to a the project place with small-town values, Bruce and Marge Lynch purchased a property in historic Wendell. Wendell l “We wanted to live in a place with a sense of com- munity,” said Bruce Lynch, “somewhere authen- bungalow tic.” Then they watched the house go up in fl ames. Of course, that was just how they planned it. a rchitect John Sibert, 2SL The house had suffered through years of neglect and had Design Build Inc., been stripped bare by pilferers. Even Habitat for Humanity 3230 Glen Royal declined to salvage what remained. “They told us there was Road, Raleigh just nothing left,” Lynch said. www.2sldesignbuild. So the couple offered the house to the fi re department, com which happily burned the structure in a training exercise. project location The house was removed, the fi refi ghters gained experience, 114 S. Cypress St., and the Lynches netted a tax credit while avoiding demoli- Wendell square footage tion and disposal fees. 2,920 Then there was a lag. The foundations of the old house k ey attributes stood gaping on the lot while the couple unsuccessfully inter- Modernized Crafts- viewed a number of architects. The fi t was just never quite man-style Bungalow right. Then, at a home show, Marge Lynch noticed the dis- completed play of 2SL Design Build Inc. and called her husband over. “I June 2007 knew the moment I saw their portfolio,” Bruce Lynch said. Owners and architect collaborated on details of the pickets and panels on the central staircase . SEE BUNGALOW , PAGE 4D

Franklin tree rewards

B Y CATHERINE BOLLINGER later trip, William collected seeds, from deep inhalation, the effect is every garden- CORRESPONDENT which they grew specimens in their Phila- er’s dream. have a weakness for exquisite trees like delphia garden, naming the tree in honor of This tree can be tricky to keep happy. It the Franklin tree ( Franklinia alatama- Benjamin Franklin. needs rich, moist, well-drained soil, protec- I ha). I probably would have tried to grow It was lucky for me and other lovers of exqui- tion from strong winds and summer heat, it for its history alone, but after seeing it site trees that the Bartrams decided to propa- and mulch to keep its roots cool. But if you bloom, I knew I gate Franklinia, because it was never seen in can give it what it needs, your reward will be would always need the wild after 1803. All trees living today come exceptional flowers on an exquisite tree — one in my yard. from specimens grown by the Bartrams. in August! C olonial bota- Mine is just beginning to bloom, and if I’m nists John and lucky, it will bloom long enough for the Catherine Bollinger of Pittsboro has been Snippings William Bartram leaves to turn the breathtaking scarlet that gardening in the area for more than 40 Seeds from your diary discovered a small adds to the appeal of this tree. The autumn years. Look for her diary entries every week grove of this spe- leaves are lovely in their own right, but when or so. Meanwhile, drop in your own gar- The Franklin tree’s blooms are as fragrant cies growing by the banks of the Altamaha they surround a pure white, 3-inch flower den snippings — words and pictures — at as they are beautfi ul. River in what is now Georgia in 1765. On a with a light, sweet fragrance that invites share.triangle.com . PHOTO BY THOMAS SCHEITLIN

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Family room Master Study/ bedroom bedroom Second story

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Patio Foyer

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Kitchen The house features an open plan. The main living areas connect for comfort and fl ow. Garage Cabinet doors, by the way, neatly conceal the television above the fi replace. Breakfast nook PHOTOS BY DANIEL ARNEMAN Ground level tails are decidedly period. The front door, purchased from Hab- itat for Humanity’s ReStores (which sells quality used and Crafts-style bungalow. The pro- terior, contains an open, flowing surplus building materials and BUNGALOW posal had several contextual ad- plan. uses the proceeds to finance vantages. Dating from the 1850s, “It was intended to be a mod- Habitat houses), has a distinctly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1D Wendell is full of modest but ern interpretation of a crafts- Arts and Crafts appearance, as well-pedigreed residences. man-style house,” reminds Sib- do the light The couple met John Sibert, a Within its streets one can find a ert. Accordingly, the main living fixtures and licensed architect and general number of Sears & Roebuck kit areas on the first floor connect door hardware contractor with 11 years of pro- houses and more than a few in a manner conducive to com- throughout fessional experience. bungalows. fort and flow. But an appropriate the house. “The first time I saw the site, Sibert’s design is appropriate- level of intimacy is afforded to Along the the only thing left was a charred ly sized to the street and fits the the dining room and the master walls, niches foundation,” Sibert said. scale of the neighborhood. The suite. have been con- main facade appears very much The upstairs bedrooms consti- structed for From the ashes like those of the neighboring tute their own separate domain. signature fur- houses. Unlike the surrounding This is where the children live. A rchitect niture pieces, As the team began to focus on houses, each side of the new They have separate bedrooms John Sibert many of which a design, the Lynches were keen house is treated as a facade and adjoining a central living area. are still being to correct what they saw as the enjoys a consistent level of finish Each bedroom connects to a acquired or commissioned. The shortfalls of their old house: the and detailing. Jack-and-Jill bathroom, provid- television can be neatly con- kitchen was small; you couldn’t But the house extends well be- ing access to separate toilets cealed behind cabinet doors see the cook from the dining yond the porte-cochere, and the closets and a shared tub/shower. above the fireplace. room; you couldn’t entertain, drive leads to a generous two- In one of the nicest touches up- Over the course of the project, there was no flow; the house had car garage toward the rear of the stairs, the daughter’s room has the Lynches became very enthusi- an “inefficient plan.” lot. been fitted with a window seat. astic about the Arts and Crafts, In addition, they had a wish The true size of the residence themselves suggesting details list of features, includinga can only be appreciated upon from books on the subject. Since smaller yard; an “open feel” Craftsman details entering. the house was being constructed plan; and a low-maintenance, The volume of the house, ar- While thefloor plan and atmo- as a design-build project, their energy-efficient house. ticulated and composed so care- sphere of the house are modern- suggestions could be accommo- Sibert proposed a modern in- fully and successfully on the ex- ized craftsman, many of the de- dated. “Design-build allows us to terpretation of an Arts and implement design during con- The front door, bought from Habitat for Humanity’s struction because your architect ReStores, has a distinctly Arts and Crafts appearance, as do and builder are one and the same,” the light fi xtures and door hardware throughout the house. says Sibert. Often, the carpenter mocked up trim and casework profiles The attention to detail is not recent years. They have the with samples on-site. The solely aesthetic: The climate-con- house they wanted in the envi- Lynches could see, at full-scale, trol system features eco-friendly ronment they sought for their what the finished product would Puron refrigerant; hot water is family. And since they had the look like. provided by an energy-efficient foresight to place the master The detailing of the pickets on-demand tankless water heater; suite on the same floor as the and panels at the central stair- and the windows, which contrib- main living area, they have a case stands as the most stunning ute so much to the craftsman fla- very comfortable roost that they example of these efforts. But the vor of the house, are modern ther- can enjoy for many years. same quality is exhibited in de- mallyinsulated window units. Paul R. Battaglia is a regis- tails such as the bead board at The Lynches couldn’t be hap- tered architect and an assistant theeaves and the profiles scribed pier. Their house is the first sub- professor of architecture at the into the open rafterends . stantial renovation in the area in NCSU College of Design.

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