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P R O F I L E | O Z A R C H I T E C T S
Locally sourced stone-clad walls, clay plaster and a compel-
ling patchwork of wood flooring (antique French Oak beams,
reclaimed French attic boards) lend the space a rustic elegance,
while elements such as antique limestone door and window
surrounds, in addition to custom steel windows and doors,
provide a contemporary counterbalance. Of special note is
the double dutch French door—a first for its manufacturer—in
the non-traditional kitchen, which also features limestone as a
countryside counter material, augmented by reclaimed wood
cabinet faces complementing more current painted millwork, a
soapstone countertop and poured pewter island top.
Even when every space is a showcase, a designer will divulge a
few favorites. For Rehmann: the office, adorned with an antique
French Partner Desk from Mecox ("we think it might have been
used by a banker originally," she says), a 19th century Geno-
vese chandelier from Lucca Antiques, and steel French Doors
from Hope's; the family room, accented with antique French
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Oak beams, re-edition limestone flooring, local mortar-washed
stone walls, a custom Feu-Fire fireplace grate from OZ|SHOP
(the firm's sister company), Lee Industries lounge chairs, and a
19th century Italian wood and iron chandelier, also from Lucca
Antiques. She also points to the powder room, featuring a
custom re-edition limestone sink from Antiquities Imports and
lamps by Porta Romana, as well as the wine cellar, with design
finds including sconces from Urban Electric, John Derian fold-
ing chairs and cabinetry made from antique attic board planks
on a clay plaster base with wine storage.
"Not only did our clients create amazing memories that have
become part of the story of their home," says Rehmann, "but
we were able to create spaces that have an element of soul and
permanence that is hard to get in today's world." If much at all.
Large houses especially fall victim to homogenized design. Not
so Private Residence #4, a physical expression of Oz Architects'
holistic ethos—and a world unto itself. ozarchitects.com
"Not only did our clients create amazing
memories that have become part of the
story of their home," says Rehmann,
"but we were able to create spaces that
have an element of soul and permanence
that is hard to get in today's world."
