Situated on a tidal creek peninsula overlooking the Ware River, the Gloucester House combines a private residence with an extensive contemporary art collection. The building's interior and exterior are tailored to showcase paintings, sculptures, and native plants, utilizing crisp white facades as its blank canvas. Expansive windows allow visual access to outdoor art and the landscaped tidal edge.

 The house blurs indoor and outdoor boundaries, framing views of the tidal creek and creating a dynamic, ever-changing landscape painting. Purposeful plantings contribute to these framed perspectives, celebrating the cyclical rhythms of nature as living artwork. The landscape maintains simplicity, repetition, and minimalism in color and material, with recycled oyster shells complementing the architecture.

 The property reflects the owner's commitment to both the arts and ecological health, providing a haven for artists. The landscape architect aims to inspire a shared appreciation for beauty and transformation, mirroring the art collection's ethos. The Gloucester House integrates art and nature, with the evolving landscape complementing the house as a dynamic centerpiece.

LOCATION:
Gloucester, VA

CLIENT / PROJECT TEAM:
Private Owner
ARCHITECTUREFIRM - Architecture
Connemara Corp - General Contractor
James River Nursery - Planting Contractor
Inaray - Lighting Contractor

PHOTOGRAPHY:
James Ewing / JBSA

AWARDS:
AIA RICHMOND - MERIT AWARD - 2022
Virginia ASLA - Merit Award - 2024