Texas Custom Construction earned their "Best Staircase" award in the 2015 Parade of Homes with this beautiful custom staircase. Constructed of glulam beams and custom powder-coated iron railing, these stairs make a statement in this Hill Country home.

Photograph by Alan Abramowitz

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

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Ipe decking and cable rail photo: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

Tony Murray Photography

photo credit: Art Grice

This luxurious, custom metal deck railing and spiral staircase overlook an in-ground pool. Contrasted metal color stands out tastefully against the brick home.

South Elevation 3 storey window in front of the stairs with an interior and exterior landscaped area. Large basement walkout to the rear

Toby Scott

This one of a kind staircase is made of stained glulam beams and powder-coated iron railing, a truly custom staircase for a custom home. Winner of best staircase in the 2015 Parade of Homes.

In this new build, I was engaged to design the kitchen, scullery, bathrooms, sauna, and staircase. The staircase features a travertine back wall, with LED lighting inlay. Photography by Kallan MacLeod

Open Contemporary Staircase Chris Foster Photography