Liquid Design Residential Studio

RESIDENTIAL STUDIO

THE EVOLUTION OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN DESIGN WITH SOUL FROM CONCEPT TO EXECUTION

Liquid Design is an award winning “total package” design firm in Charlotte North Carolina specializing in building design, space planning, interior design, and, project management. Liquid Design develops business relationships that engage the design process and create a more stimulating interaction with the client and the end user. Our high quality designs have broad appeal in recreational, corporate, retail, mixed use, educational, as well as multifamily and single family residential spaces.

From the very beginning owners Mike Standley, AIA and, Michael Williams, AIA, LEED AP have been focused on developing business relationships with their clients, which allows Liquid Design to provide a large range of architectural solutions on a variety on project types.

Our design experience focuses on client satisfaction through quality design and exceeding the

client’s expectations. We have been commissioned to design solutions for unique projects with extremely challenging design criteria from the US National Whitewater Center, the world’s largest multi-channel manmade whitewater facility with a large range of active outdoor lifestyle venues, to the mixed-use highrise Encore Tower and the highly anticipated, WhiteHaus; Charlotte’s first ultra earth-green modern residence.

Liquid Design takes pride in working on special projects that are challenging and distinctive in design. This in return has drawn top talent to our organization which equates to successful projects. With this talent we are currently pushing on all fronts to be sustainable and earth-green with our modern design solutions.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.liquiddesign.net and see how a uniquely creative approach could benefit your project.

SINGLE FAMILY PROJECTS

Our single family residential design work is ranging and exciting. We focus on how the client lives and what is important to them in the 3-dimensional world they live in. One thing is for sure no two clients are the same which translates into no two custom living environments are the same. Nor should they be. We at Liquid Design have always focused on the client as our clue for wonderful living environments. Mostly modern and often times “earth-friendly”, we love the process in residential design.

AERO HOUSE

A total home makeover for an existing 1948 mill house with one overriding theme for the project - simple and clean; green modern. The Aero House finished in at just over 2,000 sf, but feels and lives in a way much larger than that. A central covered “daylight courtyard” doubles the living environment with a simple opening of large glass patio doors. The screened patio allows you to take in the view of the entire back yard as well as the sounds of the fountain just outside.

• Lockhart Drive Charlotte, NC

• 2,400 SF

WHITEHAUS

The client requested a unique design solution that will generate a modern beacon for passing boats. The exterior facade is a mixture of metal panels, concrete, ground face block and stucco. Sitting high on a seawall cliff the abundance of glass is designed to capture a wide range of views. Also, large exterior overhangs are designed to help reduce the direct western sunlight. Given the directive to avoid any wood, the large open interior spaces offer a clean-line, modern design solution with a range of textured finishes and tiles for flooring. A unique slate stone wall works through the length of the house and separates the main living area from the master bedroom wing.

• Island Cove Road Fort Mill, SC

• 5,900 SF

• North Carolina AIA Design Award

MIURA

Miura is the result of a deep exploration into modern day living and entertaining hidden within a dense urban setting. The main level consists of blended indoor and outdoor zones for large gatherings all of which open directly to the pool and rear yard. A master wing

adjacent to the pool provides the perfect blend between access and privacy, with stairs leading directly to the spa from the master bedroom. The upper level contains the guest bedroom suites and a light filled central atrium connects the above ground levels of the home.

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• 11,000 SF

ZHOUSE

A study in modern front porch living as well as “right-sized” energy efficient sustainable design and construction. The zHouse sits on the fringe of a historic district neighborhood blending in as an eclectic urban infill turning heads for its unquieness and warm modern feel.

• McDonald Ave. Charlotte, NC

• 2500 SF

• Charlotte AIA peoples choice award

M2 HOUSE

• Columbine Circle Charlotte, NC

• 4,000 SF

Originally built in 1974, the M2 House had been largely untouched until it was purchased by the current owners and transformed into a museum-like series of volumes set to house an extensive contemporary art collection.

Existing clerestory windows, a central atrium, and large glass openings were made more impactful due to a completely renovated interior more adept at collecting indirect light to enhance the sculptural viewing experience.

LOTUS HAUS

Maintaining the existing footprint on a generous 5 acre site, the LotusHaus grew to 5,000 sf and transformed a subdivided ranch into a modern, open living plan for public areas that join the front courtyard to the rear pool.

• Lazy Branch Road Charlotte, NC

• 5,000 SF

BOWHOUSE

A weekend retreat on Lake Norman is converted from a party shack to refined entertaining with a pool and a master retreat elevated among the trees.

Grandfathered setbacks allow for a deck experience similar to the deck of a boat and the orientation explores themes of transparency and relaxation.

• Balmoral Drive, Mooresville, NC

• 5,300 SF

TREE HOUSE

The exterior facade takes cues from a “Frank Lloyd Wright organic” mind-set by using natural materials and low profiles, hiding it within the steep landscape. Also, exterior gardens are a focal

point and they are highlighted with an interior bridge that separates the main living area from the master bedroom wing.

• Sweet Leaf Place Charlotte, NC

• 4,700 SF

FORM HAUS

The client requested a modern design solution that will reinforce their modern lifestyle and taste. The exterior facade is a mixture of brick, cedar planks and stucco. This original 1-story, brick ranch home was completely retooled into a 2-story, modern home, both on the outside and on the inside. The interior spaces consist of an open floor plan with new finishes that support a modern vernacular

• Wonderwood Drive Charlotte, NC

• 4,800 SF

614HOUSE

The 614House consists of 3 levels of all that lake living has to offer.  Indoor/Outdoor patios overlook the water and the dock across a large infinity edge pool.  Private spaces such as bed-

rooms, media room and an underground garage are all hidden from view and tucked into the lower and the upper floors while the first floor is all about entertaining and wide open vistas.

• Cornelius NC

• 11,880 SF

FIDLER HOUSE

This 7,000 SF 3-story modern home is all about lake living and entertaining. Exquisite views of the lake and an infinity edge pool help the structure embrace its environment even though it vastly differs from any other home in the

area. The use of natural materials, the incorporation of straight lines and curved details make this residence more than a home, it is truly an exploration in massing and space.

• Fidler Lane Huntersville, NC

• 7,000 SF

OLDFIELD ROAD

This mid-century renovation re-purposed a dynamic yet tired old shell in an established Charlotte neighborhood. Partitions were removed, ceiling vaults were expressed and bold, vibrant finishes update the layout yet respect the history of mid-century modern design.

• Oldfield Road Charlotte, NC

• 3,500 SF

VENTANA COURT

The last empty lot on a lake is typically the one with the most complications but this triangular shaped gem on Lake Norman was the perfect shape to accommodate our client’s wishes. Generous two story living space overlooks

a beautiful shoreline just beyond a small plunge pool designed for sipping cocktails after a long day on the boat. South facing vistas of glass walls and windows covered by large overhangs ensure daylighting without glare.

• Ventana Court, Mooresville, NC

• 4,400 SF

ROCK BROOK

Rockbrook represents a unique answer to the design challenge of placing a decidedly modern volume in a traditional neighborhood yet keeping the elements that encourage visibility and pedestrian interaction with the street.

Described as a modern oasis, this residence was designed to make the everyday extraordinary.

• Rockbrook Drive, Charlottte, NC

• 5,000 SF

BELMONT TOWER

A steep compact site overlooking the greenway trail in Noda required a vertical solution. The design features a narrowly focused glass portal to take in the tree canopy and the skyline view several miles from heavily trafficked Belmont Avenue.

• Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC

• 3,260 SF

DENBIGH DRIVE

Denbigh Drive took on the impossible task of converting a split-level ranch into a contemporary masterpiece.  All walls were removed on the main level and the ceilings vaulted to flood the interior with natural light.  The wooded lot was carefully crafted with perennials, plants, and a water feature to become a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

• 4311 Denbigh Drive, Charlotte, NC

• 3,311 SF

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Mountain House is a visual reminder that high winds and significant winter snowfalls dictate an aesthetic response based on function rather than historic typology. Liquid Design transformed an unobtrusive ranch on a mountain-

• Roaring Gap, NC

• 6,360 SF

top into an elegant entertaining destination for the owner, their family, and their friends. Mountain vistas are framed by large glass openings and outdoor living is celebrated when weather permits.

MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS

Our multifamily residential design work is complex and often times layered. And that’s the way we like it. Our talented design team understands today’s requirements when it comes to functional yet desirable living environments in regards to multifamily living. The connection to the urban fabric is step one and then finding opportunities to incorporate earth-friendly design strategies makes for an effective design solution where everybody involved comes out on top. And let’s not forget the Liquid Design splash of contemporary design.

THE TRUST

• Charlotte, NC

• 3 units at 7,000 SF

• 4 units at 3,500 SF

The Trust represents Charlotte’s first boutique luxury residence located at 4th and Tryon Streets. Built in 1967 as a modernist office building the iconic sculptural form is a surviving example of the modern movement at that time. Buyers at the Trust were given the opportunity to work with Liquid

Design and imagine their dream residence. 7 unique condos on 5 floors were the result. The building remains the standard for premier uptown luxury living and has been home to a number of nationally recognized athletes and business executives.

CELADON

• Virburnum Way Court, Charlotte, NC

• AIA Charlotte Honor Design Award

• Units from 1,300 SF to 1,800 SF

• 5 buildings

Celadon is a modern minimalist, eco-friendly, town-house style condominium project with 24 custom units. The design aesthetic reflects a modern, clean

and uncluttered vision for the development. All units are ENERGY STAR certified with over 20 sustainable design features.

OCTADIA

Octadia consists of eight, 1,600 SF units for modern, urban loft-like living. Amenities like a garage and a rooftop, walk-out terrace complement an already sought after location within walking distance of the city.

• Westbrook Dr. Charlotte, NC

ENCORE

20 floors of mostly residential suites and amenities hovered above a modernized theater giving the building a unique performance and entertainment vibe.

• Charlotte, NC

• 9,600 SF Floorplate (21 Floors)

Located on the site of the historic Carolina Theater in Charlotte, NC, the encore tower made the most of a small site by installing car elevators to offer private garage access for each luxury unit.

AQUA CONDOS

• Grand Cayman

• 10 floors at 3,800 SF

• 51,000 total SF

The client for Aqua best describe it as “understated luxury on a quiet stretch of Seven Mile beach. These limited-edition 4 bedroom residences blend inspired architecture and contemporary interior

design with magnificent 360-de gree views from each private fullfloor residence.”  Clean lines and strong horizontal layering evoke a simplicity that goes hand-in-hand with beach life.

THE ELEMENT

These ultra-modern residences vary from 2,400 SF up to 3,200 SF. The design concept is modern and minimalist with comfortable living that brings sustainable construction to an established neighborhood. The homes are ENERGY STAR rated and obtained Healthy Built Home certification.

• Craig Avenue, Charlotte NC

• 2,800 SF

• Green Building Council Green Land Development Project of the Year

EAST END FLATS

The East end flats are nestled into the historic neighborhood of Belmont in Charlotte, NC. “Rightsized” for efficiency in living, these apartments provide a much needed addition of housing minutes away from the urban center of the city.

• East 18th Street, Charlotte, NC

• 6 Units

• 10200 SF

A PORTFOLIO OF WORK IS A CURATED EXPERIENCE. IT IS A REPRESENTATION OF WHO WE ARE AS DESIGNERS, THINKERS AND CREATORS. IT IS A SELECTION OF WORK THAT WE BELIEVE BEST REPRESENTS THE FIRMS OUTLOOK ON DESIGN AND THE DISCOURSE OF ARCHITECTURE. IT IS A WAY FOR US TO EXPRESS THAT WE ARE MORE THAN ARCHITECTS; WE ARE BUILDING SCIENTISTS.