The "barn-like" concept and plans for the Ebel Residence came directly from Ski Magazine's 1998 Mountain Home of the year. As we were asked by Ski Magazine to design a "dream house" for the mountains, we were asked by the Ebels to modify the design to fit their special Stowe lot and maturing family programmatic requests.

The home features an 8' x 8' "lantern" centered in the entry and stairway to bring light and life into the core of the circulation and living areas. When standing in the main entry, one looks through a pair of "french doors" into and through the 14' x 16' screened porch. To the right of the entry is the mudroom, kitchen, dining and living room wing. To the left of the entry are the powder room and the main level guest bedroom suite.

The main level ceilings are 9' high with Marvin door and window head height of 8'. The living room ceiling is two stories high with windows facing Mt. Mansfield and the Green Mountain Range. Also featured is the central masonry element with a fireplace in the family room at the lower level, the two sided fireplace servicing the dining room and living room, and a fireplace in the master bedroom.

Eastern White Pine, stained to create age, is used for the wood floors throughout the home. Eastern White Pine is also used for the living room, dining room and kitchen ceilings, for the running trim and for the interior doors. Complementary staining and pickling techniques were used to create a different "touch" on all wood surfaces.

The upper level landing and library area are part of the master bedroom suite and are naturally daylighted by the "lantern" and by access to a covered porch looking south to The Trapp Family Lodge some 6 miles away.

The design of this home reflects our commitment to the use of natural materials, generous introduction of daylighting into all living areas and a visual connection to the unique qualities of the site.