Nashville Private Residence

This project was an opportunity to design a house for two long time friends of the firm who were moving in together. MZA was tasked with gently placing a new home onto the site without disturbing existing trees and older stone walls, while also providing ample space for these newly blended households.

Recalling memories of Parisian homes with their private outdoor spaces, we organized the house as two, separate modules. When visitors open the front door, they step onto an outdoor deck with views of downtown Nashville. From there, they can choose between entering the house on the left or a guest suite on the right. Directly above, a screened porch provides a similar experience, separating the house from a home office.