The Modern Fortress. Unmatched privacy and thermal stability through heavy masonry.
Quartzite Manor reimagines the classic prairie farmhouse as a modern luxury fortress. Utilizing 2-foot thick stone masonry walls, this home offers a level of acoustic and thermal isolation rarely seen in modern builds.
Architectural Mass
Deep-set window apertures create dramatic light play throughout the day, emphasizing the home's scale and permanence. The design is a bold rejection of "flimsy" modernism, favoring substance and durability.
Interior Silence
The heavy construction results in an interior that is pin-drop quiet, regardless of external weather. The master wing features a private courtyard and a "floating" stone soaking tub.
Specs
- Masonry: Full-bed quartzite stone with structural backup.
- Energy: Passive House levels of airtightness and insulation.
- Flooring: Hand-finished wide-plank oak throughout.