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The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners
The 2012 New American Home, Phil Kean Design Group | International Design Awards Winners

The 2012 New American Home

CompanyPhil Kean Design Group
Lead DesignersPhil Kean Design Group
ClientPhil Kean
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
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Entry Description

This home is a re-interpretation of the Classic White Box of
the 60's and 70's that was made popular by such famous
architects/artists as Le Corbusier and Richard Meier. While
honoring the architecture of the past, the home represents
the priorities that are important to today’s
lifestyle...attention to detail, leading edge technology, and
indoor/outdoor living.

The extensive use of indoor/outdoor living spaces expands
the home’s living and entertaining square footage. These
spaces flow one into another using walls of movable glass
panels and retractable screens built into the lanai. Neutral
colors, outdoor audio system and water feature create a
relaxing atmosphere. The family room’s hidden media
center is viewable from the lanai and the pool.

Deemed an “urban-suburban” home, the residence dwells
among single-family homes and condominiums. The
western side of the home backs up to a three story
condominium and alley. To create privacy, the home was
designed in a “C” shape with a center courtyard. The
family room’s long western wall was designed without
windows to reduce noise and guarantee privacy. As a
result, the “living room” doubles as a “gallery” to exhibit
artwork. The room’s east wall features floor to ceiling
sliding glass doors that open to the courtyard and provide
abundant natural light.

Currently set-up for empty nesters with only two
bedrooms; the workout room, office, and studio could be
converted into additional bedrooms, if needed. Accessible
by stairs or elevator, the second floor serves as a master
retreat. The guest room is located on the main floor with
an en-suite bath.

The home earned the following “Green Certifications”:
• USGBC LEED for Homes “Platinum” certification
• National Green Building Standard “Emerald” certification
• Florida Green Building Coalition “Platinum” certification
• U.S. EPA Energy Star Qualified Home
• U.S. EPA Indoor airPlus Qualified
• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Designation
• Florida Water Star “Gold” Designation