Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Solid success Share Tweet Help This home was designed by Charlie Simmons to look as if it has always been there Exterior view of this home designed by Charlie Simmons for Swan and Simmons. The home was inspired by the owners childhood home. Every new home owner has a particular idea in their mind sometimes clearly formed, and in other cases less certain about how the new house should look. The skill of the architect is to draw out that information, then create a house that meets the client's needs and expectations.This home, in a new private development, is by a large lake. The owners wanted it to have a sense of permanence and look as if it had been there for a hundred years, with materials and colors chosen to mimic the owner's childhood home. The project was initiated by Charlie Simmons when he was with TEA2 Architects and his involvement continued with Swan + Simmons. Interior view of this home designed by Charlie Simmons for Swan and Simmons. The home was inspired by the owners childhood home. Swan + Simmons Architecture is a full-service residential design firm specializing in new construction, remodels, additions and vacation homes.Principals Charlie Simmons and Andrea Swan say that in addition to the services typically offered by a professional residential design firm, their practice also offers expertise in other areas, including master planning, site design, landscaping, interior, lighting and furniture design. Exterior view of this home designed by Charlie Simmons for Swan and Simmons. The home was inspired by the owners childhood home. "We aren't guided by a specific architectural style, but rather draw inspiration from our clients, tailoring each project to meet their needs. We are committed to listening and learning from them," says Simmons.For more information, contact Swan + Simmons, phone (612) 338 5976. Website: www.swanandsimmons.com. Story by: Trendsideas 03 Feb, 2009 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Stretching out to nature 21 Apr, 2024 Lean and green 21 Apr, 2024 Weathered charm 21 Apr, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > US2501 US2501 Read More Similar Stories